Fallen at the World Trade Center
September 11, 2001
Police Officer Ramon Suarez, 45, was appointed to the Transit
Police Department on January 20,1987, and worked in Transit
District 4, Transit Borough Manhattan Task Force, and the Highway
District before transferring back to District 4 in March 2000.
He and his partner, PO Mark J. Ellis, were both killed while
responding to the World Trade Center incident.
A graduate of the Manhattan School of Graphic Arts and Design,
PO Suarez was a few credits shy of a bachelor's degree from
Pace University. A physical fitness enthusiast, he had received
numerous trophies and awards for his expertise in karate.
PO Suarez is survived by his wife Carmen; children Jillian,
Sophia and Ramon Jr,; parents Marina and Raul; sisters Margarita
and Milagros; and brother Raul.