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2017 American Legion Convention Parade

August 20, 2017 clomneth Leave a comment

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Sunday, August 20, 2017 – 11:07pm

American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt waves to the crowd during a parade in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Past National Vice Commander Doug Haggan carries an American flag in the American Legion parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt salutes as the parade passes the viewing booth in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

William Williams from squad 29 in Oregon hands out American flags to people watching the parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Thomas Lance, age 8, waves a flag as members of the Legion family pass in the American Legion parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Mary Cauthan, the Auxiliary Department President of Louisiana throws beads to people watching the parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

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Legacy Run 2017 – Day 6

August 17, 2017 clomneth Leave a comment

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Thursday, August 17, 2017 – 9:36pm

Diana Reeder hugs Debbie Bouffard before the start of the Legacy Run in Fallon, Nev. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The Legion Riders sing "Proud to Be an American" in Fallon, Nev. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt gives a thumbs up to a passing car as the Legacy Run leaves Fallon, Nev. on the way to Reno, Nev. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The Legacy Run bikes at the Battle Born Harley Davidson in Carson City, Nev. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Tony James, from Indiana Post 200 and Pam Kreutzer from Kansas Post 180 joke around with American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt in the Battle Born Harley Davidson in Carson City, Nevada on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Emerson Horth, left, greets Mark Meysembourg and Valerie Horth at the Battle Born Harley Davidson in Carson City, Nev. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Norm Slye from Post 2 in South Carolina wears a black ribbon in honor of Verlin Abbott, who passed away shortly before the Legacy Run, on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Carson City, Nev. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The Rider's I Group celebrates their arrival at the Elks Lodge 597 in Reno, Nev. on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

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Legacy Run 2017 – Day 5

August 16, 2017 clomneth Leave a comment

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 – 11:50pm

Brad Smith from Post 154 in Florida sips coffee before the start of the ride in Ely, Nev. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Tony Stephens from Post 2 in South Carolina applies sunscreen before the start of the ride in Ely, Nev. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The Legacy Run stops at Eureka, Nev. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The Legacy Run travels on Highway 50 in Nevada, also known as "The Loneliest Highway in America" on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Lance McNeil greets Legion Riders as they arrive at Post 16 in Fallon, Nev. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Members of the American Legion family bow their heads in prayer at Post 16 in Fallon, Nev. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

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Legacy Run 2017 – Day 4

August 15, 2017 clomneth Leave a comment

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017 – 8:59pm

Tony Berenotto, Alabama Department Adjutant, jokes during a Riders meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Richfield, Utah. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Rhonda Cowen of the advance team directs bikes into Ely, Nev. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Legion Riders pass through Utah on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Brad Watkins of Post 177 in Fairfax, Va. greets Hong Ilgon and Kang Youngsoo from South Korea in Baker, Nev. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Mike Doherty from Kansas carries a bottle of Tabasco hot sauce in a holster, pictured in Baker, Utah on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The Legacy Ride pulls up to Ely, Nev. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

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Legacy Run 2017 – Day 3

August 14, 2017 clomneth Leave a comment

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Monday, August 14, 2017 – 11:10pm

A veterans memorial is dedicated in Green River, Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen / The American Legion.

Linda Clark and Jim Williams take a break on the swings in Green River, Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Andrea and Duane Kasiske take a break with Neal Rehse in Green River, Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

The American Legion Riders take a break at the Black Dragon Canyon view point in Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

David Heredia hugs Debbie Bouffard at the Black Dragon Canyon in Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

Larry Solarczyk takes a photograph of the Black Dragon Canyon in Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

American Legion Riders arrive at Richfield Cemetery in Richfield, Utah on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.

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