BAY PINES - YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS NEEDED!
We Will Never Forget our Fallen Heroes
Your support and contributions will enable us to carryout our Mission to Never Forget!
ALL monetary donations are accepted! We do not accept donations of Flags.
Donations are needed to replenish/add to and replace damaged flags at Sarasota National Cemetery and Bay Pines National Cemetery
Donation of $25 buys 31 flags
Donation of $50 buys 62 flags
Donation of $100 buys 125 flags
Donation of $500 buys 652 flags
Donations accepted online or by check. Please designate which Cemetery you are donating for, SNC or BPNC.
or:
Checks may be made out to
Family & Friends of SNC, Inc
Memo - designate which Cemetery - SNC or BPNC or Both
Mailed to:
Meshia Judd
32650 Taylor Grade Rd
Duette, FL 34219
BAY PINES VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE!
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION!
Flag Placement is Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 8:30am Sharp!
Park in overflow behind Cemetery Administration Building. Follow parking signs.
Placement - All volunteers need to report to the Rally Point at the War Memorial/Cortege Circle at the Cemetery Administration Building at 8:30am sharp. Bring a rubber mallet, a 6 inch Phillips screwdriver and a 12" ruler. Beverages will NOT be provided.
After brief instructions, Families will place their loved one's flag at 8:50am, remaining flags will be placed beginning at 9am. Once you finish your section, please go to the Columbaria walls or other sections to assist.
Flag Retirement is Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8:30am SHARP!
I need at least 300 volunteers for Flag Retirement for this Mission to continue to move forward annually.
Report to War Memorial/Cortege Circle at 8:30am for bundling instructions and supplies
Flag Prep - Date to be determined - June 2026 - another requirement to continue annually
BAY PINES MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT
READ ALL INFORMATION ABOVE
PRIOR TO REGISTRATION!
Placement -Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:30am
Volunteer Registration Required.
Flag Retirement - Sunday, May 31, 2026, 8:30am
Flag Prep - TBD June 2026
Meshia Richardson-Judd, Event Director
941-448-6299
Bay Pines Memorial Day Ceremony
Bay Pines National Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 am on May 25, 2026
