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Alejandro Cordero
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Alejandro Cordero Obituary
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Cindy Roe
September 5, 2021
Remembering Alejandro on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
June 15, 2021
We will never forget
Quique
September 11, 2020
Exemplary young man with an old soul. Was loved in his church, by his friends and family who will never forget. Alex rest in peace in God's presence.
Sommer Skeete
September 11, 2019
Alex,
With a heavy heart still I could never bring myself to write something on this page (still grieving I guess). On the morning on 9/11 I was sick and you call and said stay home. I would of been on the A train that morning. Your life was taken but thanks to you, you saved mines. Forever grateful!!! I couldnt stay in NY any longer and made a decision to honor you the best way I know how. I enlisted into the US Army, 17 years now. Ive never returned to Twin Towers as I know it, could never bring myself to. Eventually one day I will. Your forever in my heart, love Sommer (mami chula).
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William Reyes
September 10, 2019
Year after year passes by but it never gets old knowing you're not with us. I've raised my 2 kids telling them how great of a friend you were. Year after year a shed tears but always ended thinking of all the great times we had growing up playing baseball and football, all the good times we had in school.
Miss you bro. Never forgotten
William Reyes
Alejandro Cordero
September 11, 2017
Dear Alex, you had a million dollar smile that no one can erase from our memory. This is my second year writing about you on a memorial wall we all miss you. Love you always.
Your Sunday School teacher Quique
May 2, 2009
You will always be here with us. You touched all who knew you in a profound and wonderful way. I know when I ask myself who I want to be more like, your name always comes to mind. And then I think about what you would say in reply, the modesty you would have, and I smile, because that just makes it all the more true for me.
I am lucky to have known you and I miss you sorely. Hopefully, one day, I will see you again.
Doug Abraham
March 4, 2009
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Yankee stadium where we always were
Vanessa Gomez
September 11, 2007
Alex,
6 years have past and yet it still hurts how tragic your death was. I wonder how life would be if you were still here with us... I know you're always with us in soul. Knowing you & having you a part of my life was a blessing from GOD. I love you always & forever.
Vanessa MIMI tu chiquita
Kristine
October 30, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 15, 2006
In memory....
pedro abreu
September 11, 2006
i really didn't know alex but we went to I.s 52 and years later i seen him in my friends g.w hs year book and my friends told he was a very cool person . the sad thing about it all is that after his passing i found out we leave only blocks away. i know i never knew u as a friend but u will be forever in my heart. rest in peace
Claudia Alvarez Matias
September 11, 2006
It is so hard to see your face there when i first so your picture on tv i just couldn't belive it why you Alex why that is my question someone so special like you. I remember when I first meet you at school your smile you were alway happy always an smile in your face always there for everybody. When i found out that you were my friend boyfriend i got so happy because i knew she had gotten together with someone good and so responsible i was just happy so happy. And now for my surprise i find you again in the internet 5 years later and guess what the first name that i see in this book is her name is been more than 10 years that i havent' heard from her and 5 years since u've gone. Alex I hope that you are happy where ever you are right now im sorry things had to be this way, but I least I could say that I meet someone as nice as you.
God bless you
Love always.....
Nurellys Chavez
April 15, 2006
Alex, It's been 5 years since I last spoke/saw you. It's been 5 years since you left and I can still hear your voice and I still have a vivid memory of our last conversation on Sept. 10, 2001. If I had only known that was our last conversation. Only you and I know the bond we shared and what our friendship meant to us. I have never been the same since you left and you know I have tried really hard to be how you would want me to be. I have never met someone as special as you. You had the gift of making everything special for me and I will never forget that. I thank god because you left knowing how much you meant to me and how important our friendship was for me and that gives me a little bit of comfort but, I don't know if I will ever accept you're really gone. I feel like only Teresa really knows how I feel and I don't like talking to her about it because it hurts me to see her cry. I will have to learn to live with this pain that has been consuming me since you left. I miss you and I hope I have the chance to see you again someday. You are the only person that really knows me. You always knew how I was feeling without me saying a word. I've never had a friend like you. There is nobody in this world like you. You are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.
Omar Acosta
September 11, 2005
I was never able to bring myself to write something for you in your honor because it always hurt so much, yet its long over due. I still remember that day so vividly in my mind just about to reach the corner of 162 and Ray stops me and tells me “O we playing today in memory of Al”. I didn’t understand we playing football in memory of Al what are you talking about, and he stops and tells me that you had passed away in that tragic attack on our country. That statement just floored me not knowing what to say or how to react. I just didn’t understand why you? like so many others with so much promise in life. I will never forget those times that we crossed each others paths on our way back from work in 168th street that simple acknowledgement that we use to give to each other a pound and that “What’s up All Star”. Those words couldn’t make me prouder especially coming from the best football player I have ever faced. May your memory and legacy live in great splendor among everyone you have blessed in your short yet blessed time on this Earth. My condolence goes out to your brother and family may God give them the strength to rejoice in your memory. God bless, the #21 couldn’t have been worn by a better person or player, thanks for all the fond memories. Your Boy Obee from 162 in Riverside missing your presences.
Sharbel Torres
December 8, 2004
Alex it was great knowing you. I remember the day that kiki send me the email with the lost ones from september 11 and i saw your face. I couldn't believe that was you. Having you as a teammate was a great experience, something that i will value for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my brother, hope to see you in heaven.
Sharbel Torres
July 29, 2004
What do you say to a man who wanted all sons in the future?
What do you say to a man who would have been a great dad someday?
you don't say anything......just keep mourning
BRAHIM TOUMA
February 29, 2004
ALEX IT WAS GREAT PRIDE THAT ONE OF THE MOST OF YOUR GREATEST FRIENDS CAN COME AND TALK ABOUT YOUR MY BROTHER.ALEX THIS IS YOUR NIGHT AND THE BRAA LOVE YOU LIKE NO OTHER SO IT WAS ALOT OF THINGS THAT WE DID TOGETHER IN THE ALLEY.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISS BY YOUR FAMILY,BY YOUR FRIENDS,AND NOT A DAY GOES BY WITH OUT ME THINKING OF YOU CAUSE EVERYTIME I GO THE ALLEY.WE PLAY ALOT OF SPORTS
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN
WE MADE ALOT OF HISTORY TOGETTHER.
Tara Rivera
September 12, 2003
Hey Alex,
There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I ask myself why did this have to happen to you or any of the people involved on such a tragic day. My prayers go out to your family. You were my best friend and brother. You always knew how to make my day seem brighter. That is something that will stay with me forever. You will always be remembered. Much love.
You will be missed always,
Tara
Sol Salcedo
September 11, 2003
Hey Alex,
I am never going to forget the day I was changing channels and your picture came up as one of the unfortunate people who perished that morning of Sept. 11th. I was left breathless, but the first thing that came to my mind was your gorgeous and contagious SMILE. I met you senior year at George Washington High School and although we didn't spend too much time together, the times we did hang out at the bleachers or in our English class were and still are memorable. To the Cordero family I send my regards and always remember that Alex's soul is always with you and he is shining from above. To Alex, you're deeply missed and always remembered. Rest in peace and keep smiling at us always.
With Love and Respect,
Solcire Salcedo
(George Washington H.S. Class of'95)
Moises Cordero
September 11, 2003
To Friends of Alex i now consider family, who wrote these intimate messages to my brother, I thank you. Just reading some of the things i would say to Al' from you guys really touches my heart. To Alex; Nothing hurts me more than to remember how happy you were that last night we watched monday night football together. I miss you
I Love You baby, your brother
-bla-
Caroline
September 11, 2003
Hi Alex
May you always rest in peace.
Thinking of you
Caroline
ANDY DE LOS SANTOS
November 2, 2002
ALEX, IT TOOK SUCH A LONG TIME TO ACCEPT YOU ARE IN A PLACE THAT I CAN NEVER IMAGINE YOU BE IN FOR A LONG TIME. REALLY HEARTBROKEN.
I REMEMBER THOSE DAYS THAT WE WOULD TRAIN REAL HARD TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE.IT STARTED WITH THOSE BASEBALL LEAGUES THAT WE LOVED SO MUCH.THEN WE NOTICE THAT WE NEEDED TO BE IN GREAT PHYSICAL SHAPE. THANKS FOR THE GREAT INTRO TO ELMOS GYM. I WAS TOO IMMATURE TO UNDERSTAND, BUT NOW I DO.THEN CAME THE SAINTS, THE TEAM THAT FINALLY UNITED THE BEST TALENTS FROM WASINGTON HEIGHTS TOGETHER.THAT'S THE YEAR WE ALL BONDED TOGETHER.THE MOST TALENTED CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM IN THE COACHES CLASSIC LEAGUE. THEN LIFE CAME INTO PLAY.THE LAST TIME WE SPOKE IS SO FRESH IN MY MIND. YOU JUST STARTED WORKING FOR MARSH AFTER THE VITAMIN SHOP, AND I HAD LEFT GNC FOR BETTER OPTIONS.TILL THIS DAY IT'S HARD TO ACCEPT YOUR LOSS , BUT YOU INFLUENCED SO MANY OF US.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN MY HEART. LOTS OF LOVE TO THE CORDERO FAMILY.
ANDY DE LOS SANTOS(161ST)
Lery Duran
October 25, 2002
Que tu alma descance en paz, Querido amigo aunque solo fue un año que pudimos compartir juntos en equipo de baseball de la escuela, fue suficiente para darme cuenta que clace de persona eras.
Nunca dejaste de llevar esa sonrisa en tu cara un muchacho ejemplo para muchos de nosotros, gracias por la amistad que nos brindaste.
Lo unico que me consuela es saver que algun dia estaremos juntos de nuevo.
look down on us from timi to time.
Your friend and ex teamate.
Ralph Duran " lery "
Andrew Thomas
October 8, 2002
Man bro it seems like it was yesterday we were on the team bus making coach Dmitri lose his mind. I really don't even know what to say at this point man I really can't believe you are gone. Well all I can think of is rest in peace.
Your teammate 4ever
Drew
Marie Cordero
September 20, 2002
Alejandro & family,
I to am a Cordero. I did not know Alejandro but I read his guest book and I see that he was a great person who is loved and missed by so many people. I'm sure you are all proud of Alejandro, it sounds like he had a heart of gold. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND REMEMBER THAT ALEJANDRO WILL ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE.
Leon Sewell
September 12, 2002
Alex,
It's been a while since the last time I saw you since I had move to Florida. I remember when we went to P.S. 128 in 3rd grade how you use to wild out that's how good my memory is and the same when we went to Stitt Junior High and I didn't found out until 6 months later that you was in one of the towers and I was like nah it couldn't be. I was like I can't believe someone from my old block on 164 was in the buildings. I finally saw you became very successful too. I know you was either going to do something with your life worthwhile. I told my brother about it because he used to play with your brothers when they were younger. Well Alex may you rest in peace and they always have that saying the good die young. R.I.P. 164 for life.
FEDERICO LENDOF
September 11, 2002
MY BEST REGARDS, MI SENTIDO PESAME PARA LOS FAMILIARES DE ALEX,, ALEX GRACIAS POR SER TAN BUEN AMIGO Y POR TODOS LOS AñOS QUE TUVIMOS JUNTOS JUGANDO PELOTA DESDE LOS 12 AñOS DONDE NOS AYUDABAMOS UNO A AL OTRO,,,PERO ALEX ESPERO QUE DONDE QUIERA QUE ESTES SEPAS QUE TU SIEMPRE SERA RECORDADO POR TODOS, ESPERO UN DIA VERTE ENQUESEA EN EL CIELO... TU AMIGO Y HERMANO SIEMPRE
FEDERICO LENDOF
Umali Pena
September 11, 2002
Alex, because of you I passed calculus in College. My father always told me to smile when you enter a room because it helped ease the tension...when you entered a room, we all felt your presence and enjoy your sense of humor and your smile did more than ease tension...it made us all laugh and feel comfortable. When I found out you were in Tower 1, I was in total shock and disbelief. I never imagine knowing someone who parished on that day, but when I realized I did, and then found out it was you... I cried my heart out and yelled your name attempting so hard to reverse what had been done. I know for sure, you're in a way better place and in peace. We all miss you and thank you for all you did for us that year at Berkeley College 2000.
You did not deserve to die like that, no one did that day...but to you and for everyone who lost their life on September 11, 2001...Rest in Peace!
Nilda Melendez
September 9, 2002
I didn't know you but I am also a Cordero and who knows maybe we were also related. If we were well my brother in christ until we met in paradise. To the family my prayers are with you. May the Lord almighty give you peace. God bless each and every family member.
Juan Miguel Colon
September 6, 2002
You surpassed all obstacles the hieghts had to offer, From the alley game runner, to always being the first round pick,to the given name,The Athlete (Alex The Pro).To a graduate working in a firm in the World Trade...
To lead to this unfortunate turn of events, I would've never thought I would be writting something like this, especially to you. Although we may not have the answers now, but soon we will...Our paths will cross once again, till the next my brother..
Your brothers miss you, and you will always live within..
On the behalf of You're Brothers on the block 164
One Love, we still with you.
JC
Gismell Abud
August 24, 2002
This goes out to your family: remember that were he's at now nobody will ever hurt him, he is sitting next to our father and he will protect him from everyone and anyone. Alex I never met you but I sure hope I did. I know though that the people that did know you miss you and love you. Rest in Peace and God bless you.
Mark Lane
August 19, 2002
I can't express how much I've missed you. Although our encounters were always based around playing sports, we always seemed to have the best conversations afterwards. And your outlook was always so refreshing. Your spirit and generosity was one of God's gifts to you. And our friendship was one of God's gifts to me. I'll miss it deeply.
Mark.....
Sean Morgan
August 19, 2002
I was fortunate enough to meet Alex playing Flag-Football for the NYC Flag League. He was an incredibly intelligent, positive, motivated, and funny guy. He was an excellent athlete with a gift of catching anything thrown his way. It saddens me beyond expression that Alex is no longer with us. If there is a better place than here on earth, Alex is there, and he is at Peace.
We miss you Brother!
Julio Gomez
August 15, 2002
I never knew Alex. But as a young son of Latino immigrants and fellow Marsh employee, I know how proud my parents are of me. I am sure your family is just as proud of you. Que dios bendiga tu familia y que Dios te espere con los brazos habierto en el cielo. Que descanse en páz compatriota.
Fernando Betances
June 10, 2002
Alex was a great person who inspired my life in so many ways possible , in ways that even him himself would have had no idea that he did. I grew up with alex and i must say that not only was he a great son to both his parents to whom are like my parents aswell since i grew up and was pratically raised with his family. Alex was also a great brother , he was everything that any type of brother would love to have in a family member he was loyal , loving , caring and ,most of all a role model. Alex my brother although you are gone please believe that i will do my best to look after what you left behind especially your brother will and moises , you were family to me babyboy better yet you are family to me and forever will be because even though you are gone for now dont ever feel that you will be forgotten because in all our heart , souls and minds you will forever live on and soon alex soon we will meet up again and catch up on old times. To moises , will , moises Sr. and theresa , you may have lost a son and a brother but please believe me when i tell you that you still have another a son and a brother in me. I love you all and alex may your soul rest in peace. Alex a L-mob legend today ,tomorrow and Forever we love you family. much love and may God bless.
Michelle
May 30, 2002
Alejandro, may u rest in peace. You are loved so much by so many people you will live on and never ever be forgotten. You were a great big brother, a fantastic son and a special friend.
judith cordero,DDS
May 18, 2002
I've never met you, however I also lost some friends in tower II One of my dearest friends of over 30 years was Milagros (Arvelo) Hromada. Growing up in Yonkers, as first generation immigrants from Puerto Rico, her family and mine became very close through the church and our shared faith in God. Over this horrific tragedy our family has found comfort and strength in each other and in God. I started looking through the list of names and came to your site because of our common last name. We may have been family. I pray your family is well and can find strength and comfort in eaach other and in God. There is a God and justice will be served, and a brighter day will come. Que Dios nos guarde y nos protege siempre.
Erin Cordeiro
April 30, 2002
I am confident that neith death nor life, depth nor height, nor rulers, nor acts of terror can seperate us from the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 8:38-39
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
God Bless you!!!!! Rest in his loving peace forever more......
Vicente Gomez
April 1, 2002
A great son to his mother and father Theresa and Moises. A dedicated brother to his 2 siblings Moises and Wellington. A great friend to those who he knew and grew up with. He was a man of his word. He was always one to set his goals high and always strive to achieve them but most importantly he was loved by everyone that walked through his path.He will never be forgotten and he will forever be loved.
Roberto Sanchez
March 27, 2002
Alex may the Lord bless your soul. you were a great guy. You are a loss to the world. We're going to miss you.
your boy/x-teammate
Robert
jose jimenez
March 27, 2002
may your soul rest in peace good friend, I'm going to miss you. your friend and baseball team mate.
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Anonymous
January 1, 2002
OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN.HALLOWED BE THY NAME THY KINGDOM COME THY WILL BE DONE ON
EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD AND FORGIVE
US OUR TRESPASSES AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US.LEAD
US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER
US FROM EVIL...REST IN PEACE ALEJANDRO CORDERO.
December 31, 2001
GOD BLESS YOU ALEJANDRO CORDERO AND
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND
HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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