Event Cancellation
Attention All Flag For Every Hero volunteers:
We regret to announce that, due to the ongoing government shutdown, our official flag placement ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery will not take place this year. This decision was not made lightly; it comes after careful consideration of the significant staffing reductions and various logistical challenges we are facing, including limited access to facilities, trash management, and traffic control.
While we cannot proceed with the formal event, we encourage everyone to visit the cemetery to place a flag in honor of your veteran, friends, or loved ones. The cemetery remains open for this purpose.
We are looking forward to resuming our flag placement activities for Memorial Day 2026 and hope to see you there. Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.
We also want to clarify that the cancellation is not due to a lack of flags. We have the flags ready and are prepared to move forward next year.
Your dedication to honoring our veterans is invaluable, and we appreciate your cooperation as we navigate these circumstances together.