ABOUT US
About the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association first was proposed in 2013 as a way to recognize and pay tribute to fallen armed forces members from Delaware County. Through the concentrated efforts of the late Steve Neri, United States Marine Corps Veteran; the late Stan Short, United States Marine Corps Veteran; and the late Linda Houldin, former director of the Delaware County Historical Society in Newtown Square, plans were put forward.
Thanks to the generous support of the de Botton family, a plot of land donated to the cause became the home of the region’s newest monument to military service. The dream became a reality on May 11, 2013, when the monument was dedicated in a solemn ceremony.
The imposing structure rises above a busy highway, welcoming community members from all parts of the County to reflect, remember, learn, and celebrate the history of the United States Armed Forces.
Among the Association’s accomplishments are onsite Flag Raising tributes for deceased veterans; county-wide K-12 education programs both onsite and conducted in schools, and recognition events honoring local veterans and education leaders who are dedicated to keeping the Association’s program moving ahead.
Board Members:

Joseph Daly
President
US Marine Corps Veteran, Police Chief, Springfield Twp.

Dennis Murphy
Vice President
US Army Veteran

Tonya Rieco, Esq.
Secretary
National Realty Corp.

Ralph Galati
US Air Force Veteran

Christopher A. Young
US Air Force Veteran, Deputy Chief, Newtown Square Fire Department

Kathleen A. Breslin
Education Committee Chair

Brian Taylor
US Army Veteran

Bernie Sweeney
US Navy Reserves

Nicole de Botton Robinson
National Realty Corp.
Advisory Board:
- Shakur Abdul-Ali
US Army Veteran - Chad Allen
US Marine Corps Veteran - Carmen P. Belefonte, Esq.
US Army Veteran, Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky - Russell Carter
US Army Veteran - Mario Civera
US Air Force Veteran - Nick DeBenedictis
US Army Veteran - Guy Fizzano
US Army Veteran, DCVMA Past President - Bill Kinney
USMC Veteran, Veteran Organization Liaison - Kevin Madden
Delaware County Council Liaison - Benjamin Napier
US Army Veteran
Honorary Board:
Mrs. James D. Fordyce
Gold Star MotherGovernor Tom Ridge
US Army Veteran, Ridge GlobalDavid Videon, Esq.
US Navy Veteran- Hon Arlin M. Adams (Ret.)*
US Navy Veteran - Sam Coco*
US Army Air Corps Veteran - Anthony “Tony” Fizzano*
US Army Veteran*in Memoriam
Founding Members:
Claude de Botton
Land Donor and Major BenefactorCharles P. Sexton, Jr. [Honorary]
US Marine Corps Veteran- Linda Houldin*
- Steve Neri*
US Marine Corps Veteran - Stan Short*
US Marine Corps Veteran*in Memoriam
Veterans Organization:
American Legion Post 805
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7390
MCL Gen. Smedley D. Butler DET 741
Civil Air Patrol Squadron 1007
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age in any of its programs.