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This website is a memorial to the life of U.S Army Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes
26, of Bronx, New York.
Isaac was assigned to 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York and made the ultimate sacrifice for all Americans on November 27th, 2007 in Amerli, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..." - John Phelps, Gold-Star father
"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Isaac gives his mom, Emily Toro, a kiss after swearing in on Jan 3, 2007
Emily's faith, trust, and support made the idea of this tribute site become a reality...
Memorial Day Weekend unofficially marks the beginning of summer; and it is increasingly devoted to shopping sales, family get-togethers, barbeque parties and trips to the beach rather than paying tribute to Fallen Military Members. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established in 1868 and commemorates a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.
As I pondered this question “What is Memorial Day?” I thought about what does Memorial Day really mean to me; and then, I asked myself, “What does Memorial Day mean to others — What are their views and values regarding Memorial Day?”
I asked many Americans “What does Memorial Day mean to you?” and found that the majority have forgotten the true meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. I was surprised to find not one person gave me the answer I wanted to hear, the true meaning. And almost all did not know proper American Flag etiquette for this day of remembrance which is to fly our Flag at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset. Sad to say, I was one of those Americans. Not being from a military family background and even though I was told that I did have family members who served, I did not understand the true meaning and importance of Memorial Day. It wasn’t until after losing my son, Isaac, to the war, Operation Iraqi Freedom, in 2007 that I truly understood and respected Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a bittersweet day for me. Isaac was born on Memorial Day Weekend 1981. I joyously celebrated his life the day he came into this world; and now, I lovingly and proudly commemorate and remember the ultimate sacrifice he paid to support and defend the United States of America.
We must remind and re-educate our fellow Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day! To ensure the sacrifices of America’s Fallen Heroes are never forgotten, Congress passed and the President signed into law on December 28, 2000 the “National Moment of Remembrance” act which is to ask that all Americans at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day pause in act of national unity for one minute as a way to honor those who died in service to the United States of America.
We must never forget that we live in FREEDOM because of the Men and Women who with no questions asked signed a blank check with the amount payable of their lives!
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE...
IT IS PAID SELFLESSLY WITH THE BLOOD OF OUR HEROES…
R. Emily Toro
Proud Gold Star Mom
PV2 Isaac T. Cortes, 26
KIA 11/27/07 Amerli, Iraq
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him,
but because he loves what is behind him.”
–G.K. Chesterton
It is not a matter of being fearless. The fear is sometimes constant, but it's about moving forward regardless of the fear. Courage means feeling the fear and doing it anyway...
All gave some, some gave ALL
I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love...
- Mother Teresa
From the recent Hope and Possibility Bike race in NYC on June 26th. Actor Anthony Edwards, US Marine Joe Ferguson, and Isaac's Gold Star Mom Emily..
When the world says, "Give up,"Your heart whispers, "Try it one more time..."
Emily and Sgt. Joey Ferguson with the bike..
He conquers who endures...
- Persius
The bike carried Isaac's motto..
Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity...
Isaac's Plaque on The Wall of Honor
Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather… I think it’s always warm where Isaac is… and he keeps us warm when we remember him…
- Anonymous
Long Island National Cemetery, 1/30/2011
"The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain..."
- George McGovern
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new...
Some sacrifices are made once but affect others a million times over, we shall remember them for the rest of our lives...
"On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!"
- Thomas William Parsons
"With the tears a Land hath shed, their graves should ever be green..."
- Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Isaac's name appears of the "Fueled for the Fallen" racecar
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
- John F. Kennedy
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it...
- Thucydides (Ancient Greek historians and author, 460-404bc)
A painter paints a picture on canvas. But HEROES paint their pictures on silence. By showing us true courage (that words cannot describe) they leave us with the sound of silence...
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose...
"I would walk to the ends of the Earth to preserve Isaac's memory..."
- Emily Toro
Everyone I know, everywhere I go,
People need some reason to believe...
If it takes all night, that'll be all right,
If I can get you to smile before I leave...
- Jackson Browne
Life is a promise, life is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear...
- John Lennon (paraphrased)
Remembrance is a golden chain that death tries to break but all in vain.
To have, to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.
The years may wipe out many things but some they wipe out never.
Like memories of those happy times when we were all together...
- Author unknown
The hero is the one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light...
From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things, and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all...
"I SALUTE YOU" -
Click here to view this site while listening to "Amazing Grace"
Haga clic aquí para ver este sitio en español mientras se escucha "Amazing Grace"
This website is a memorial to the life of U.S Army Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes
26, of Bronx, New York.
Isaac was assigned to 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York and made the ultimate sacrifice for all Americans on November 27th, 2007 in Amerli, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..." - John Phelps, Gold-Star father
"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Isaac gives his mom, Emily Toro, a kiss after swearing in on Jan 3, 2007
Emily's faith, trust, and support made the idea of this tribute site become a reality...
Memorial Day Weekend unofficially marks the beginning of summer; and it is increasingly devoted to shopping sales, family get-togethers, barbeque parties and trips to the beach rather than paying tribute to Fallen Military Members. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established in 1868 and commemorates a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.
As I pondered this question “What is Memorial Day?” I thought about what does Memorial Day really mean to me; and then, I asked myself, “What does Memorial Day mean to others — What are their views and values regarding Memorial Day?”
I asked many Americans “What does Memorial Day mean to you?” and found that the majority have forgotten the true meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. I was surprised to find not one person gave me the answer I wanted to hear, the true meaning. And almost all did not know proper American Flag etiquette for this day of remembrance which is to fly our Flag at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset. Sad to say, I was one of those Americans. Not being from a military family background and even though I was told that I did have family members who served, I did not understand the true meaning and importance of Memorial Day. It wasn’t until after losing my son, Isaac, to the war, Operation Iraqi Freedom, in 2007 that I truly understood and respected Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a bittersweet day for me. Isaac was born on Memorial Day Weekend 1981. I joyously celebrated his life the day he came into this world; and now, I lovingly and proudly commemorate and remember the ultimate sacrifice he paid to support and defend the United States of America.
We must remind and re-educate our fellow Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day! To ensure the sacrifices of America’s Fallen Heroes are never forgotten, Congress passed and the President signed into law on December 28, 2000 the “National Moment of Remembrance” act which is to ask that all Americans at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day pause in act of national unity for one minute as a way to honor those who died in service to the United States of America.
We must never forget that we live in FREEDOM because of the Men and Women who with no questions asked signed a blank check with the amount payable of their lives!
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE...
IT IS PAID SELFLESSLY WITH THE BLOOD OF OUR HEROES…
R. Emily Toro
Proud Gold Star Mom
PV2 Isaac T. Cortes, 26
KIA 11/27/07 Amerli, Iraq
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him,
but because he loves what is behind him.”
–G.K. Chesterton
It is not a matter of being fearless. The fear is sometimes constant, but it's about moving forward regardless of the fear. Courage means feeling the fear and doing it anyway...
All gave some, some gave ALL
I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love...
- Mother Teresa
From the recent Hope and Possibility Bike race in NYC on June 26th. Actor Anthony Edwards, US Marine Joe Ferguson, and Isaac's Gold Star Mom Emily..
When the world says, "Give up,"Your heart whispers, "Try it one more time..."
Emily and Sgt. Joey Ferguson with the bike..
He conquers who endures...
- Persius
The bike carried Isaac's motto..
Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity...
Isaac's Plaque on The Wall of Honor
Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather… I think it’s always warm where Isaac is… and he keeps us warm when we remember him…
- Anonymous
Long Island National Cemetery, 1/30/2011
"The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain..."
- George McGovern
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new...
Some sacrifices are made once but affect others a million times over, we shall remember them for the rest of our lives...
"On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!"
- Thomas William Parsons
"With the tears a Land hath shed, their graves should ever be green..."
- Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Isaac's name appears of the "Fueled for the Fallen" racecar
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
- John F. Kennedy
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it...
- Thucydides (Ancient Greek historians and author, 460-404bc)
A painter paints a picture on canvas. But HEROES paint their pictures on silence. By showing us true courage (that words cannot describe) they leave us with the sound of silence...
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose...
"I would walk to the ends of the Earth to preserve Isaac's memory..."
- Emily Toro
Everyone I know, everywhere I go,
People need some reason to believe...
If it takes all night, that'll be all right,
If I can get you to smile before I leave...
- Jackson Browne
Life is a promise, life is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear...
- John Lennon (paraphrased)
Remembrance is a golden chain that death tries to break but all in vain.
To have, to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.
The years may wipe out many things but some they wipe out never.
Like memories of those happy times when we were all together...
- Author unknown
The hero is the one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light...
From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things, and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all...
"I SALUTE YOU" -
This website is a memorial to the life of U.S Army Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes
26, of Bronx, New York.
Isaac was assigned to 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York and made the ultimate sacrifice for all Americans on November 27th, 2007 in Amerli, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..." - John Phelps, Gold-Star father
"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Isaac gives his mom, Emily Toro, a kiss after swearing in on Jan 3, 2007
Emily's faith, trust, and support made the idea of this tribute site become a reality...
Memorial Day Weekend unofficially marks the beginning of summer; and it is increasingly devoted to shopping sales, family get-togethers, barbeque parties and trips to the beach rather than paying tribute to Fallen Military Members. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established in 1868 and commemorates a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.
As I pondered this question “What is Memorial Day?” I thought about what does Memorial Day really mean to me; and then, I asked myself, “What does Memorial Day mean to others — What are their views and values regarding Memorial Day?”
I asked many Americans “What does Memorial Day mean to you?” and found that the majority have forgotten the true meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. I was surprised to find not one person gave me the answer I wanted to hear, the true meaning. And almost all did not know proper American Flag etiquette for this day of remembrance which is to fly our Flag at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset. Sad to say, I was one of those Americans. Not being from a military family background and even though I was told that I did have family members who served, I did not understand the true meaning and importance of Memorial Day. It wasn’t until after losing my son, Isaac, to the war, Operation Iraqi Freedom, in 2007 that I truly understood and respected Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a bittersweet day for me. Isaac was born on Memorial Day Weekend 1981. I joyously celebrated his life the day he came into this world; and now, I lovingly and proudly commemorate and remember the ultimate sacrifice he paid to support and defend the United States of America.
We must remind and re-educate our fellow Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day! To ensure the sacrifices of America’s Fallen Heroes are never forgotten, Congress passed and the President signed into law on December 28, 2000 the “National Moment of Remembrance” act which is to ask that all Americans at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day pause in act of national unity for one minute as a way to honor those who died in service to the United States of America.
We must never forget that we live in FREEDOM because of the Men and Women who with no questions asked signed a blank check with the amount payable of their lives!
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE...
IT IS PAID SELFLESSLY WITH THE BLOOD OF OUR HEROES…
R. Emily Toro
Proud Gold Star Mom
PV2 Isaac T. Cortes, 26
KIA 11/27/07 Amerli, Iraq
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him,
but because he loves what is behind him.”
–G.K. Chesterton
It is not a matter of being fearless. The fear is sometimes constant, but it's about moving forward regardless of the fear. Courage means feeling the fear and doing it anyway...
All gave some, some gave ALL
I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love...
- Mother Teresa
From the recent Hope and Possibility Bike race in NYC on June 26th. Actor Anthony Edwards, US Marine Joe Ferguson, and Isaac's Gold Star Mom Emily..
When the world says, "Give up,"Your heart whispers, "Try it one more time..."
Emily and Sgt. Joey Ferguson with the bike..
He conquers who endures...
- Persius
The bike carried Isaac's motto..
Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity...
Isaac's Plaque on The Wall of Honor
Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather… I think it’s always warm where Isaac is… and he keeps us warm when we remember him…
- Anonymous
Long Island National Cemetery, 1/30/2011
"The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain..."
- George McGovern
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new...
Some sacrifices are made once but affect others a million times over, we shall remember them for the rest of our lives...
"On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!"
- Thomas William Parsons
"With the tears a Land hath shed, their graves should ever be green..."
- Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Isaac's name appears of the "Fueled for the Fallen" racecar
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
- John F. Kennedy
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it...
- Thucydides (Ancient Greek historians and author, 460-404bc)
A painter paints a picture on canvas. But HEROES paint their pictures on silence. By showing us true courage (that words cannot describe) they leave us with the sound of silence...
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose...
"I would walk to the ends of the Earth to preserve Isaac's memory..."
- Emily Toro
Everyone I know, everywhere I go,
People need some reason to believe...
If it takes all night, that'll be all right,
If I can get you to smile before I leave...
- Jackson Browne
Life is a promise, life is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear...
- John Lennon (paraphrased)
Remembrance is a golden chain that death tries to break but all in vain.
To have, to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.
The years may wipe out many things but some they wipe out never.
Like memories of those happy times when we were all together...
- Author unknown
The hero is the one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light...
From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things, and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all...
"I SALUTE YOU" -