2022 Legacy Run – Day 3

During a day focused on honoring Vietnam Veterans, American Legion Riders cross the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, visit a full-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Missouri, and end the day in Litchfield, Ill. 
The support team vehicles follow the Legacy Run to help when bikes break down or if riders need assistance. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
The support team vehicles follow the Legacy Run to help when bikes break down or if riders need assistance. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Riders cross the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Riders cross the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Riders stop for a fuel break in Cape Girardeau, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Riders stop for a fuel break in Cape Girardeau, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Riders stop for hospitality and famous fried chicken at Post 133 in Perryville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Riders stop for hospitality and famous fried chicken at Post 133 in Perryville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Rider Rob Phelps comforts a fellow Rider at the Missouri National Veterans Museum replica Vietnam Wall in Perrysville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Rider Rob Phelps comforts a fellow Rider at the Missouri National Veterans Museum replica Vietnam Wall in Perrysville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Rider Rob Phelps plays Taps on his trumpet as fellow Riders pay their respects at the Missouri National Veterans Museum replica Vietnam Wall in Perrysville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
American Legion Rider Rob Phelps plays Taps on his trumpet as fellow Riders pay their respects at the Missouri National Veterans Museum replica Vietnam Wall in Perrysville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
An American Legion Rider meets Vietnam Veteran Jim Eddelman, who fulfilled his promise to honor his comrades lost during the Tet Offensive by helping build the National Veterans Memorial in Perryville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
An American Legion Rider meets Vietnam Veteran Jim Eddelman, who fulfilled his promise to honor his comrades lost during the Tet Offensive by helping build the National Veterans Memorial in Perryville, Mo. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
Sons of the American Legion National Commander Michael Fox and Auxiliary President Kathy Daudistel present and salute as they lay a wreath to honor the fallen at the Veterans Memorial in St. Libory, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
Sons of the American Legion National Commander Michael Fox and Auxiliary President Kathy Daudistel present and salute as they lay a wreath to honor the fallen at the Veterans Memorial in St. Libory, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
A wreath was placed at the Veterans Memorial built by Post 163 in St. Libory, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion
A wreath was placed at the Veterans Memorial built by Post 163 in St. Libory, Ill. Photo by Hilary Ott /The American Legion