ABOUT US
After the May 2, 2011 Seal Team Mission, a small group of U.S. citizens organized the handout of 10,000 flowers at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. Every year since then, the Foundation has continually increased the number of flower tributes at Arlington National Cemetery.
What we do
Across the country, the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation logistically supports organizations in the handout of flowers to visitors at local cemeteries. The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation procures its flowers from a network of over 100 flower growers, importers, and wholesale florists.
Our transport partners, Armellini Logistics and DV Flora, ensure that the fresh-cut flowers arrive on time at Arlington National Cemetery. The Saturday core volunteers process and prepare the flowers so that cemetery visitors have the best possible experience on Sunday and Monday. Active Volunteers support and sustain our activities over the entire weekend.
When performing the flower tribute, we ask cemetery visitors and volunteers place a flower in front of each headstone, quietly read the inscription and say a few words thanking the interred for their service.
Board Of Directors
Maggie Sheedy
Chair
David Murphy
Board member & Treasurer
Dana Armellini
Board member
John J. Cloherty III
Board member
Lane DeVries
Board member
Brenda Reny
Board member
Jimi Santoli
Board member
LEADERSHIP
Ramiro Penaherrera
Executive Director
After twenty-five years in the flower industry, Ramiro changed flowers for avocados and co-founded Memorial Day Flowers.
Bernardo Beate
Director of Operations
Formerly the COO of an Ecuadorian software company, Bernardo joined the Foundation in 2018.
Thanking our Supporters
We want to thank everyone who has given, in some way, support to the Foundation throughout all these years.
These people and companies have given their time and resources to make it possible for families and cemetery visitors to honor those who served.
The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization soliciting tax-deductible private contributions for the mission of the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation. Financial and other information about the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation purpose, programs, and activities can be obtained by contacting the Executive Director at 1588 South Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028, (202) 455-6713, www.memorialdayflowers.org, or for residents of the following states, as stated below:
Virginia: The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation’s latest financial statement is available upon request from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
Florida: Copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.