2019 American Legion Legacy Run - Day 1

The 2019 American Legion Legacy Run kicks off in Lady Lake, Fla., and begins the first leg of their journey through Georgia. Photos by Ben Mikesell
Assistant Road Captain Tony Berenotto waits for the Legacy Run to begin at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Assistant Road Captain Tony Berenotto waits for the Legacy Run to begin at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Assistant Road Captain Tony Berenotto waits for the Legacy Run to begin at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla., on Sunday, August 18. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Assistant Road Captain Tony Berenotto waits for the Legacy Run to begin at Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla., on Sunday, August 18. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 347 honor guard member John Riley waits for riders to go by outside Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Post 347 honor guard member John Riley waits for riders to go by outside Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Bob Klatt of Post 401 waves a flag for Legion Riders leaving Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Bob Klatt of Post 401 waves a flag for Legion Riders leaving Post 347 in Lady Lake, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Assistant Road Captain John Schroder waits to fill his gas tank at Post 57 in Lake City, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Assistant Road Captain John Schroder waits to fill his gas tank at Post 57 in Lake City, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
National Commander Brett Reistad accepts a check from Post 665 Legion Riders President Michael Mansak at Post 57 in Lake City, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
National Commander Brett Reistad accepts a check from Post 665 Legion Riders President Michael Mansak at Post 57 in Lake City, Fla. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Legion Riders head down U.S. 41 between Lake City, Fla., and Valdosta, Ga. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Legion Riders head down U.S. 41 between Lake City, Fla., and Valdosta, Ga. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Georgia Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander Cliff Hall greets Legion Riders at Post 13 in Valdosta, Ga., on Sunday, August 18. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Georgia Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander Cliff Hall greets Legion Riders at Post 13 in Valdosta, Ga., on Sunday, August 18. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Department of Georgia Commander Eddie Asberry speaks at Post 13 in Valdosta, Ga. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Department of Georgia Commander Eddie Asberry speaks at Post 13 in Valdosta, Ga. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Legion Riders pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony for Chad Mercer at Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross, Ga.,. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Legion Riders pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony for Chad Mercer at Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross, Ga.,. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Riders in the Legacy Run depart in the rain from Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross, Ga. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion
Riders in the Legacy Run depart in the rain from Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross, Ga. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion