Organization needs $100,000 to keep flags flying at Miramar National Cemetery
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2025
SAN DIEGO – Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation needs $100,000 to keep the flags flying at Miramar National Cemetery. The Support Foundation is launching their virtual gala today through July 30th to raise the funding needed for their Avenue of Flags. The 50 American Flags line the avenue and welcome visitors to Miramar National Cemetery.
The 50 flagpoles are 13 years old and are in critical need of major preventive maintenance to avoid catastrophic failure. The cost to overhaul all the flagpoles and replace the 50 American Flags at least twice in the next year is estimated to cost approximately $100,000. The flags fly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and with 155 National Cemeteries across the nation, Miramar National Cemetery is the only one to have an Avenue of Flags.
“It was our honor to gift this Avenue of Flags to the Cemetery in 2012 and now, the need could not be more urgent to get the flagpoles fixed,” said Foundation President Charles Bailey. “The flags fly over our nation’s veterans and their families; it is our duty to keep them flying over the hallowed grounds.”
Previous galas supported the largest project the Support Foundation has undertaken to date – providing permanent guest seating and other upgrades to the Miramar National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. The amphitheater is a venue for veterans’ programs and ceremonies. The renovations are close to completion and the amphitheater will be rededicated later this year.
Community supporters can donate online or through mail. The Support Foundation is a nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible. To donate to the Avenue of Flags, please visit: www.miramarcemetery.org
Holly Shaffner
Public Information Officer
Email: holly.shaffner21@gmail.com
Cell: (619)609-1669