The I.O. Silver Foundation was established with several principles and ideals in mind. These principles were engraved in our hearts and demonstrated daily by a human being unlike any other, a man for all people, committed to his family, friends and community, a human spirit larger than life itself, an individual with fundamental beliefs and unparalleled dedication. I.O. Silver, MD, earned the respect and admiration of all people who had the privilege of knowing him personally, as well as those who only had the opportunity to hear and read about him. These are the principles by which he lived: