2019 American Legion Legacy Run - Kick off

American Legion Riders from across the country gather in Lady Lake, Fla., to kick of the 2019 American Legion Legacy Run. This year's run will wind it's way from Florida to Indianapolis in time for the 101st National Convention.
Sammy Granderson of Post 284 rides into Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. to join other riders gathering for the 2019 American Legion Legacy Run. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Sammy Granderson of Post 284 rides into Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. to join other riders gathering for the 2019 American Legion Legacy Run. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 19 member and first-time Legacy Run rider Luther Knight, center, laughs with other riders gathered at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. for the kickoff to the 2019 American Legion Legacy Run. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 19 member and first-time Legacy Run rider Luther Knight, center, laughs with other riders gathered at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. for the kickoff to the 2019 American Legion Legacy Run. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 594 Adjutant Wayne Beierman takes a picture before the Legacy Run opening ceremony at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 594 Adjutant Wayne Beierman takes a picture before the Legacy Run opening ceremony at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Department of Florida Commander Rick Johnson, left, stands with National Commander Brett Reistad during the Legacy Run opening ceremony at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla., on Saturday, August 17. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Department of Florida Commander Rick Johnson, left, stands with National Commander Brett Reistad during the Legacy Run opening ceremony at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla., on Saturday, August 17. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Lady Lake Mayor Jim Richards speaks during the Legacy Run opening ceremony at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Lady Lake Mayor Jim Richards speaks during the Legacy Run opening ceremony at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary at Post 347 present a $10,000 check for the Legacy Scholarship Fund to National Commander Brett Reistad at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary at Post 347 present a $10,000 check for the Legacy Scholarship Fund to National Commander Brett Reistad at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 59 member Matt Martin presents a check for the Legacy Scholarship Fund to National Commander Brett Reistad at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla.. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 59 member Matt Martin presents a check for the Legacy Scholarship Fund to National Commander Brett Reistad at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla.. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
National Commander Brett Reistad greets members of Post 11 as they present checks for the Legacy Scholarship Fund at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
National Commander Brett Reistad greets members of Post 11 as they present checks for the Legacy Scholarship Fund at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion