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The DCVMA Inaugural Flying
of Veteran Casket Flags
with the DCBA
Pictured: The 11th flag was dedicated to The Fallen Heroes of 9/11 and accepted by
Daniel C. VanWyk, Esq., with an extensive military career activated for the Global War
on Terrorism shortly after 9/11/2001.

September 10, 2017.

The
Delaware County Veterans Memorial
Association (DCVMA) inaugural
flying of 11 Veteran Casket Flags with
the Delaware County Bar Association
(DCBA) included legendary names
from the legal community who shaped
Delaware County following their heroic
efforts in their military service.
Honored for service to country, family,
culture and traditions, the crowd of family,
friends and colleagues were welcomed
by DCVMA President and Army Veteran
Guy Fizzano, with the ceremony lead by
Dennis Murphy, Vietnam Army veteran,
Silver Star recipient and DCVMA CoVice President.
The Casket Flag Raising portion of
the program, under the direction of Police
Chief Joe Day, US Marine and DCVMA
Co-Vice President, was supported by the
Smedley D. Butler Marine Detachment
and included Bugler Marty Holahan and
a Rifle Salute by the Vietnam Vets of
America.
The Honorable Clement J. McGovern
delivered the Invocation. The crowd
listened in earnest as the distinguished
careers of those recognized were
recounted by Carmen Belefonte, Esq., US
Army veteran, representing the Delaware
County Bar Association and who also
serves on the DCVMA Advisory Board.
Many in Delaware County and beyond
know of the career highlights of these
individuals, but like other soldiers of their
generation, they were quiet about their
military service. Ten Delaware County
Bar Association member veteran flags
were accepted by family members and
colleagues of:

William C. Archbold, Jr., Esq.,
US Army, 1st Lt, Korea
Senator Clarence D. Bell,
US Army & Reserves,
Major General, WW II
Hon. Francis J. Catania,
US Air Force, China-Burma
India Theatre
Hon. Joseph T. Doyle,
US Army, PVT 1st Cl, Germany
O. Warren Higgins, Esq.,
US Army Air Corp, WW II
Edward Kassab, Esq.,
Merchant Marine & US Army, Lt.
John J. Maffei, Esq.,
US Navy, Norfolk, VA
Charles R. Rankin, Esq.,
US Army Air Corp, 2nd Lt.,
Great Britain
Hon. Matthew J. Ryan,
US Marine Corps, 1st Lt.
Hon. Robert A. Wright,
US Army, WW II
The Fallen Heroes of 9/11
Thanks to the volunteer efforts of
DJ and sound engineer John "Hugo"
Useller, the crowd was serenaded by
Theresa Flanagan Murtagh, Esq.; The
Media Theatre State Street Miracles under
the direction of Tim Haney; and The
Silvertones of Strath Haven High School
under the direction of John Shankweiler.
The Media Theatre State Street
Miracles is a performance troupe of 14
adults with intellectual disabilities and
have a mission to spread the joy of music
and dance while increasing awareness
of the talents of those with disabilities.

The Silvertones are a select 37-voice
a capella group of singers from Strath
Haven High School in Wallingford and
have performed for the State and AllEastern conferences, and embark on a
performance tour of select cities in Italy
every other year.
The event was arranged by DCBA
representatives Richard A. Mitchell,
Esq., and Tracy E. Price, Marketing,
in conjunction with the Delaware
County Veterans Memorial Association
(DCVMA) and Barbara Ann Zippi,
Artemis Productions.
A special thank you to those DCBA
members in attendance: William L.
Baldwin, Esq., DCBA Executive Director;
Eugene Bonner, Esq.; Joseph A. Damico,
Jr., Esq.; Patricia H. Donnelly, Esq.; Karen
E. Friel, Esq.; William G. Halligan, Esq.;
Honorable Patricia H. Jenkins; Vincent
B. Mancini, Esq., DCBA President Elect;
Vram Nedurian, Jr., Esq., Office of the
District Attorney; Joseph Patrick O'Brien,
Esq.; Florence F. Wright, Esq.
There is nothing more thought
provoking than to watch the sun set as
taps plays and Old Glory is lowered for
the evening. The monthly Casket Flag
Raising Ceremony is held from April
through November, traditionally on the
second Sunday of the month. Held rain
or shine, the public is always invited to
attend. For more information on how
to honor your veteran loved one flying
their casket flag, phone (610) 400-8722
or email info@DelcoVeteransMemorial.
com. Personally inscribed bricks
may also be purchased in memory of
loved ones at the Memorial at www.
DelcoVeteransMemorial.org

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