Members of the Chapel Hill American Legion gathered at their new post on Highway 54 for a ceremony on Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.

Members of the Chapel Hill American Legion wait to begin the motor parade that will take them to their new post off Highway 54 on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the Chapel Hill American Legion wait to begin the motor parade that will take them to their new post off Highway 54 on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kurt and Carol Uphoff pose for a photo before the Chapel Hill American Legion motorcade begins on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kurt and Carol Uphoff pose for a photo before the Chapel Hill American Legion motorcade begins on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of local law authorities, including Chapel Hill and Durham police departments, lead the motorcade to the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of local law authorities, including Chapel Hill and Durham police departments, lead the motorcade to the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill American Legion member Tony Garcia leads the motorcade parade to the organization's new post off Highway 45 on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Chapel Hill American Legion member Tony Garcia leads the motorcade parade to the organization’s new post off Highway 45 on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the Chapel Hill American Legion drive to their new post during a motorcade parade on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the Chapel Hill American Legion drive to their new post during a motorcade parade on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The interior of the new Chapel Hill American Legion post is unveiled during a ceremony on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The interior of the new Chapel Hill American Legion post is unveiled during a ceremony on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The late Bud Hampton, a member of the Chapel Hill American Legion, is honored with photos and memorabilia at the organization's new post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The late Bud Hampton, a member of the Chapel Hill American Legion, is honored with photos and memorabilia at the organization’s new post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The late Bud Hampton, a member of the Chapel Hill American Legion, is honored with photos and memorabilia at the organization's new post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The late Bud Hampton, a member of the Chapel Hill American Legion, is honored with photos and memorabilia at the organization’s new post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Over a hundred people gather at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post for a ceremony on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Over a hundred people gather at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post for a ceremony on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
People stand for the national anthem during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
People stand for the national anthem during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Victoria Chall sings the national anthem during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Victoria Chall sings the national anthem during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the public give a round of applause after the playing of the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the public give a round of applause after the playing of the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the public watch on as Nathan Mitchell gives a speech during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the public watch on as Nathan Mitchell gives a speech during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A bell is rung to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A bell is rung to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Commander William Munsee and Nathan Mitchell participate in the dedication of the wreath during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Commander William Munsee and Nathan Mitchell participate in the dedication of the wreath during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the public watch on as Commander William Munsee and Nathan Mitchell participate in the dedication of the wreath during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of the public watch on as Commander William Munsee and Nathan Mitchell participate in the dedication of the wreath during a ceremony at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The ceremony closes out with a playing of Taps at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The ceremony closes out with a playing of Taps at the new Chapel Hill American Legion post on Memorial Day in Chapel Hill on Monday, May 31. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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Members of the Chapel Hill American Legion gathered at their new post on Highway 54 for a ceremony on Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.
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