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If your loved one is missing, this event is for you.
If your loved one is missing, this event is for you.
Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet exists to honor every missing person—and to walk beside the families still searching for answers.
Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet exists to honor every missing person—and to walk beside the families still searching for answers.
How We Honor Missing Persons
How We Honor Missing Persons
Tribute Boats
Tribute Boats
Every name listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is assigned a personalized tribute boat.
Every name listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is assigned a personalized tribute boat.
Family Participation
Family Participation
Families may request to personally fold the boat honoring their loved one.
Families may request to personally fold the boat honoring their loved one.
Priority Access
Priority Access
Direct tribute kits are prioritized for families and mailed upon request.
Direct tribute kits are prioritized for families and mailed upon request.
If Your Loved One Is Not Yet in NamUs
If Your Loved One Is Not Yet in NamUs
We can help.
We can help.
The Dear Casi Foundation offers free assistance to families navigating the process of having a case officially listed in the NamUs database—so no one is left behind.
The Dear Casi Foundation offers free assistance to families navigating the process of having a case officially listed in the NamUs database—so no one is left behind.
Request a Family Tribute Kit
Request a Family Tribute Kit
If you are a family member of a missing person listed in the Forgotten Fleet, you may request a priority tribute kit to personally fold their boat.
If you are a family member of a missing person listed in the Forgotten Fleet, you may request a priority tribute kit to personally fold their boat.
Important Notes:
🕊️ One free kit is available per missing person
🎗️ Priority is given to immediate family, especially parents
📦 Additional kits can be requested for $5 each to help cover materials and shipping costs
🕰️ Kits will begin shipping in February 2026 in the order they are received
💛 We ask for your understanding as we work to ensure every name receives care and consistency
Priority kits will be mailed to families upon request
Includes a biodegradable flyer with their loved one’s info
Option to include their story or photo on the Virtual Wall
Custom Tribute Shirts
Each shirt will feature the name, missing date, and Hope Floats: The Forgotten Fleet branding
Shirts will be listed as they are completed—check back to see when your loved one’s design is available
Honor Your Loved One
Honor Your Loved One
Request a family tribute kit to fold your loved one’s boat by hand.
Request a family tribute kit to fold your loved one’s boat by hand.
Kits begin shipping in February 2026. Each family may request one free kit per missing loved one, with additional kits available for $5 to share with extended family or friends.
Kits begin shipping in February 2026. Each family may request one free kit per missing loved one, with additional kits available for $5 to share with extended family or friends.
We’re currently developing a system to manage tribute claims and family requests. In the meantime, you can get on the list early to reserve your spot and be the first to receive official instructions.
We’re currently developing a system to manage tribute claims and family requests. In the meantime, you can get on the list early to reserve your spot and be the first to receive official instructions.
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