SARASOTA - 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.
1. Donations are needed for additions to our current supply of flags for flag placement at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
Placement date May 24, 2026 at 8:30am.
Volunteer Registration required (see Bay Pines page)
Meshia Richardson Judd, Event Director 941-448-6299
2. Donations are needed for additions to our current supply of flags for flag placement at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Placement date May 23, 2026 at 8am. Volunteer Registration required (see RED section below)
Meshia Richardson-Judd, Event Director 941-448-6299
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
SARASOTA VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE!
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION!
Flag Placement is Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30am sharp!
Enter at East Entrance and park near the Maintenance Building. Rally point is at the POW/MIA Flag Pole. Look for the Flag Utility Trailer. All Volunteers to report to the rally point at 7:30am.
Placement - All volunteers need to report to the Rally Point for updated instructions. Bring a rubber mallet, a 6 inch Phillips screwdriver and a 12" ruler and beverages to hydrate. Beverages will NOT be provided.
After brief instructions, Families will place their loved one's flag at 7:50am, remaining flags will be placed beginning at 8am. Once you finish your section, please go to the Columbaria walls or other sections to assist.
Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10am at Patriot Plaza. All volunteers are encouraged to attend the ceremony.
Flag Retirement is Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 8:00am SHARP! Report to the POW/MIA Flag Pole for instructions on bundling. Do not begin removal of flags until I give the go-ahead.
Flag Prep - Date will be in June 2026, after flags have dried and when I yell "HELP!"
SARASOTA MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT
12th Annual Flag Placement
Sarasota National Cemetery
Saturday, May 23, 2026 7:30am
Volunteer Registration Required.
Flag Retirement, Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:00am
Volunteer Registration Required
Meshia Richardson-Judd, Event Director
941-448-6299
Sarasota National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Sarasota National Cemetery
Advisory Committee will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10am on May 23, 2026.
