2015 Legacy Run Day 1

The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Aug. 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind., and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Ohio. (Photos by Lucas Carter and Clay Lomneth)

 

National Commander Michael D. Helm tries on his new helmet before The Legacy Run kicked off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Commander Michael D. Helm tries on his new helmet before The Legacy Run kicked off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Road captains brief riders in their flight before the Legacy Run kicked off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Road captains brief riders in their flight before the Legacy Run kicked off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Navy veteran Russell Cross, a member of Wayne Post 64, photographs motorcycles departing from the post for the 10th annual Legacy Run as it kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmou
Navy veteran Russell Cross, a member of Wayne Post 64, photographs motorcycles departing from the post for the 10th annual Legacy Run as it kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmou
Spectators wave and encourage the riders outside of Indianapolis, Ind. shortly after the Legacy Run kicked off its 10th annual ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Spectators wave and encourage the riders outside of Indianapolis, Ind. shortly after the Legacy Run kicked off its 10th annual ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Legacy Run kicks off its 2015 ride on Sunday, August 23, departing from Indianapolis, Ind. and concluding the ride in Portsmouth, Oh. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Summer Adkins, 4, left, and Caysen Shelton, 4, right, wave flags and encourage he Legacy Run riders as they roll through Manchester, Ohio during 10th annual run. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Summer Adkins, 4, left, and Caysen Shelton, 4, right, wave flags and encourage he Legacy Run riders as they roll through Manchester, Ohio during 10th annual run. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Hannah Holsinger, 6, and Donna Thacker watch the riders as they roll through Manchester, Ohio on Sunday, August 23.
Hannah Holsinger, 6, and Donna Thacker watch the riders as they roll through Manchester, Ohio on Sunday, August 23. "My nephew is a Marine. Hopefully someday he'll be coming through here, and people will come out for him," Thacker said. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
National Commander Michael D. Helm salutes a wreath that was laid at the MIA/KIA Memorial Monuments in Portsmouth, Ohio on Sunday, August 23. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Commander Michael D. Helm salutes a wreath that was laid at the MIA/KIA Memorial Monuments in Portsmouth, Ohio on Sunday, August 23. Photo by Lucas Carter.