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 land donor and major benefactor, Claude de Botton and 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.
VISION STATEMENT
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial is to be an ever-evolving, living historical monument, that grows in tandem with American history and serves as a space for community education and remembrance.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial serves Veterans and our Community in three ways:
- As a Living Legacy and ever-present reminder of American military history and sacrific
- As an active Educational Center with programs and activities that focus on civics and the true cost of liberty
- As a Perpetual Remembrance of our theme - “Lest We Forget” - ensuring that the sacrifices of our Veterans are honored, preserved and respected
Executive Board Members
Joseph Daly
President
US Marine Corps Veteran, Police Chief, Springfield Twp.
Ralph Galati
Vice President
US Air Force Veteran
Bernie Sweeney
Treasurer
US Navy Reserves
Nicole De Botton Robinson
National Realty Corp.
Stories of Service: Ralph Galati
Behind the Delaware County Veterans Memorial are the extraordinary lives of the men and women who served. Watch as U.S. Air Force veteran Ralph Galati reflects on his military service and the enduring importance of remembering those who served our country.
Board Members
David Gillespie
US Army, Retired
Arthur L. Jenkins, Jr
US Army, Retired
Christopher A. Young
US Air Force, USAFR, Retired
Jeannine Bako
Blue Star Mother
Vincent Perez
Penn State Brandywine
Advisory Board
Honorary Board
*In Memoriam
Founding Members
*In Memoriam
501(c) 3 Status
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial Assocation (DCVMA) is an IRS 501[c] 3, #20-5041306, not-for-profit corporation and a registered Pennsylvania Charitable Organization.
Veterans Organization
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.