American Legion leads ceremony of remembrance

Dignitaries honor the fallen, see service as turning point in the city’s recovery.
The Military Department of Indiana Joint Forces Color Guard prepares to present the colors.
The Military Department of Indiana Joint Forces Color Guard prepares to present the colors.
American Legion National Judge Advocate Kevin J. Bartlett served as co-emcee of the memorial service Friday in the Indiana War Memorial Building’s Pershing Auditorium.
American Legion National Judge Advocate Kevin J. Bartlett served as co-emcee of the memorial service Friday in the Indiana War Memorial Building’s Pershing Auditorium.
The colors are presented during The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service, which was moved indoors due to rain.
The colors are presented during The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service, which was moved indoors due to rain.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb proudly displays a poppy on his lapel while speaking to  veterans and families during Friday’s memorial service.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb proudly displays a poppy on his lapel while speaking to  veterans and families during Friday’s memorial service.
A poppy is held by an attendee of The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service in Indianapolis.
A poppy is held by an attendee of The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service in Indianapolis.