Sgt. Elizabeth A. Quinones

Detachment member, Sgt. Elizabeth A. Quinones USMCR (pictured as a Corporal), a New York native assigned to the 6th Communications Battalion, Brooklyn, N.Y., performs the National Anthem for the opening of the 2005 Hispanic Yearbook reception, which was hosted in Washington D. C. by TIYM Publishing. The Hispanic Yearbook is a resource and referral guide for and about Hispanic Americans that includes prominent Hispanic individuals, organizations, businesses and media outlets, along with population statistics and resource web sites. Photo 27 April 2005.

Determination is defined in Webster dictionary as "the act of deciding definitely and firmly" ...Determination as defined by Elizabeth.

Elizabeth is like every other reservist, they pursue their passion and that is what she has decided to do!

Elizabeth A. Quinones a.k.a. Elizabeth Mendez a Brooklyn native joined the United States Marine Corps in 2002, so she could make a difference in the world. To start that difference, in 2001 Elizabeth volunteered three months of her time through the Red Cross as a volunteer to assist the NYC Policemen and Firefighters at Ground Zero. In 2002, she also volunteered her time at some of the New York City shelters and there she helped out with clothing, food and just a shoulder to lean on.

What started the next segment of her career is when she belted out her heart felt and amazing rendition of the “National Anthem”, at Madison Square Garden before a highly anticipated fight between Felix Trinidad and Ricardo Mayorga ("A Don King Production")

Elizabeth's resume reflects a roster of who’s who! To date she has performed with and sang background for a plethora of some of Vibe’s and Billboard’s hottest acts today…Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey and Marc Anthony just to name a few. In addition to singing, Elizabeth has also made acting appearances on the television show Third Watch, Law & Order and Sex In The City.

It's not just a wealth of musical styles and her expressive voice that has made Elizabeth such a fine artist.” Continually striving to make significant contributions in the world, she coordinates support for the nations Largest Toys for Tots program (toysfortots.org) which she has had an immediate and lasting positive effect on underprivileged youths across all communities.

In 2006 Elizabeth performed for the September Concert Foundation (septemberconcert.org) which was created in April, 2002 for the sole purpose of organizing an annual citywide music festival in New York, in remembrance of September 11th and a celebration of our universal humanity. This year Elizabeth sang from the front steps of the New York Library (were no concert was ever held before); to the United Nations were she launched and sang her original piece “United”; as well as the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral were she sang a beautiful rendition of a Wonderful World.

Continuing to spread the word, Elizabeth sang her single "United" at the Veterans Breakfast Reception on Veterans Day held at Gracie Mansion. As soon as she belted out “United we stand, If were divided we’ll fall” the audience was speechless. "What a gift and what a song" you heard from the audience.

The song titled "United" was inspired by the world today and how we must all work together as a team in whatever we do. As you listen to the song, it will remind you of how important it is to stay together as one. As the song says "There’s no I in team"

Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin, USMC

Elizabeth Quinones (aka Elizabeth Mendez) sings "God Bless America"