Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and the old NYC Transit police department.. never forgotten

Sgt. Kevin Ford NYPD retired

October 7, 2023

On the anniversary of 9/11, I thank you and your comrades for your selfless duty and courage that momentous day. Your sacrifice and those of the victims and other first responders will forever be honored in the annals of brave men and women who gave their all for their city, state and for the United States of America. A hero in every sense of the word.

James Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office (Reno, Nevada)
Nevada DPS

September 11, 2023

I was honored to wear a bracelet remembering Ramon Suarez at a memorial motorcycle ride in Phoenix, 2001. After the ride (there were more than 5,000 riders!) I looked up his biography and realized he and I would have been great friends as we had very similar interests. Every year I remember Ray and make a post somewhere on the Internet to help keep his name alive. I am sure he would be so proud of his daughter, Jillian, who is now an NYPD Officer. He is a hero to so many. Thank you for your sacrifice while saving others. We will NOT forget you.

Forrest Phillips
Parent of ex-NYPD Officer

September 11, 2023

During the City of Carthage annual 911 remembrance walk and stair climb I carried a lanyard with your name and information to remember your sacrifice. Sacrifice without remembrance is meaningless.

Blake Smith
Chief of Police, Carthage, Texas

September 12, 2022

Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Joshua 1:9

P2 David Martin
LAPD

September 12, 2022

I participated in the 9/11 Tower Challenge in Phoenix today and was honored to wear Ramon’s picture with me.

Ivan
Volunteer

September 11, 2022

After 9/11 I particpated in a motorcyle procession to remembrr the fallen in Phoenix AZ. I was honored to wear a wrist band with Officer Suarez's name I later looked up his bio and became convinced we would have been good friends had I been privilged enough to have known him. Every year since, on 9/11 I raise a flag in his honor. Rest in peace Ramon. We will never forget you.

Woody Phillips
Veteran

September 11, 2022

I participated in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Bristol, TN today. I was honored to wear
Ray’s tag during the climb. God bless his family, and may God bless America.

Melissa
9/11 stair climb participant

September 11, 2021

In Honor And Respect, Your Service And Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten...

Gail Mercado

September 11, 2021

Officer Suarez,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City and our Country as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 11, 2021

All I remember the most about Sept.11, 2001 is seeing you helping people from the World Trade Center and then reporting the loss of a Hero that I will never forget. P.O. Ramon Suarez was my first Training Officer at NYCTPD District 4 in 1988. The heart and professionalism P.O. Suarez had for riders on the train impressed me and put respect in my career for others. P.O. Suarez always had a smile and occasionally made us all laugh. It took me years to realize that his resting place is so close to my in-laws at St. Raymond's Cemetery(Bronx). I discovered through a friend of Ramon at a District 4 memorial for P.O. Suarez where his resting place was located(now I visit him often). Just found this site today and wanted to leave a Reflection to Ramon and his Family, today I have learned from a PSA 8 Officer I met at P.O. Suarez's resting place that Ramon's daughter is now a Police Officer with the NYPD and Ramon Suarez must be looking down so proudly on her new career. Jillian Suarez Congratulations on your new future and I'm sure your heart is as big as your Father's, so good luck and hope to read someday you have become the Police Commissioner(NYPD) as you would be great in that position . Your Father is deeply missed and I know it's 19 years now since this tragedy but I still remember him greatly from my training days on the subways. GODBLESS P.O. RAMON SUAREZ AND HIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. God Bless you and rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. P.O. Suarez you left many smiles on the Public, subway riders, other Officers and Family you saved, and on your FAMILY, Thank You for I had the Honor to be trained by one of the FINEST in NYCTPD/NYPD. Miss You and Godbless
Det. Patrick McMonagle

PATRICK MCMONAGLE

September 11, 2020

I cannot say enough or offer enough tears or emotions for the numerous, numerous amazing men and women who gave so selflessly and heroically that day and for still many, the numerous days that followed over the numerous years to come. On this 19th anniversary of one of the deadliest days for American law enforcement I'd like to say to you all thank you, God Bless you and rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 11, 2020

Well RAY - what can I say except I am deeply saddened by your death. You were taken away too soon . I’m sure your wife and daughter - who you would be extremely proud of ( NYPD ) are extremely sad by the absence of your presence . Your were a great and active and street wise cop . The last time I saw you was a few month before 9/11 in bklyn @ tab court . We were laughing about what a joke it was ( kanagroo court ) I told you to be safe and watch your back when I left . Who would have known that was the last time you would be alive . Well , I’m sure your in a better place and looking over your family . I’ll always remember you fondly . Rest In Peace !!!

Retired Po Jesberger- McIntosh
NYPD - TRANSIT

September 21, 2019

After 9-11, at a motorcycle parade to honor victims, I was honored to ride in memory of NYPD Police Officer Ramon Suarez. I think of Officer Suarez often. I have read his bio and know we would have been great friends had we ever met. Ramon Suarez, you will never be forgotten.

NYPD parent
Mid-Town South

September 11, 2019

To the family and friends of Officer Raymond Suarez. Ever since wearing a remembrance bracelet for Ray in 2001, I have had him in my mind. My son also served as an NYPD officer and I realize what happened to your family could have happened to ours. We will never forget Ray or his or your sacrifice.

Woody
NYPD family

September 11, 2018

To the family of Ramon Suarez,
First and foremost, I want to send my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one. May God bless your family.
I do not know you or Mr Suarez but I have a photo that I took showing the engraving of Ramon Suarez's name at the 9-11 memorial with a reflection of a cross on the Freedom Tower windows in the distance. I never noticed this cross until I posted the photo on Facebook yesterday and a friend commented on it . I felt this photo might be something you and your family might cherish. Please reach out to me and I will send to you. Much love and sympathy, Kim Sentonaris

Kim Sentonaris
A stranger

September 12, 2016

I am with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and was hired with Ray in 1992. Ray and I would get together a few times at the Parrot and the conversations were always about our families. He missed them so much he headed back to NY. There's probably not a day I don't think about him as I have his picture (helping the lady) in my home and in our department, in the briefing room and at my desk. I'm honored to have known him. I saw his daughter on TV reading his name off at the memorial. I hope to meet his family someday.

Sgt Ed Wenger
Fort Lauderdale PD

September 10, 2016

May God rest your soul, thank you for your service.

Peter Kennedy

October 25, 2015

I still remember the last time I saw Ray, in court, for a multiple shooting we were both involved in. I worked with Ray and remember him as a really good cop and a great person. In 2001, I only had 8 years on the job but learned a lot about being a good cop from Ray who had much more time on the job. Although on 9-11-01, Ray was in a different command, I wasn't surprised to see that he was taking initiative when duty called. God bless him and all the other officers and firefighters who answered the call that day.

P.O. (retired) Jorge Obregon
NYPD (NYCTPD 1993-1995)

September 11, 2014

For everything you did the day the U.S. Stood Still, You are not forgotten even years later. Gods Speed and rest easy good sir..........

Patrolman # 825
U.S.D.O.I Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services

September 11, 2014

I will participating in the Dallas 9/11 memorial stair climb. I will be climbing for Ofc. Ramon Suarez. Ofc. Suarez, thank you for your service and it is an honor to represent you in the stair climb.

Ofc E. Blanco
Richardson PD

September 4, 2014

To Carmen and Jillian. I don't have to tell you how special your dad was because you know it firsthand. I am a retired NYPD officer and remember running into Ray several times during our careers. I was from Bushwick and Ridgewood so I've also run into him while out shopping or running around in the neighborhood. It was a total shock to hear of his passing 12 years ago. I know how hard it was. I was also there. I remember him and Moira all the time. I wish you guys the best.

Police Officer (retired)
NYPD (104 Pct.)

September 11, 2013

I am from North Louisiana, on the days following 9/11/01 I went into a store and they were selling silver bracelets with names of those who were still missing in the rubble. I picked up a bracelet and it was inscribed with Ramon Suarez - NYPD, I bought the bracelet and wore it for the months following this tragedy. I would catch myself praying for you and that you would be found alive. I began praying everyday for your wife and your children that God would wrap His arms around them and give them peace. It has now been 11 years and I still pray for your family. May the Lord Jesus bless them with a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Gevan Spinney

September 11, 2012

You as always are remembered today

Pat
civilian

September 11, 2012

Shortly after 9-11 I rode my motorcycle (with 10,000 others) at a memorial parade in Phoenix, AZ. I wore your wrist band that day and I will always remember that and you. Later I looked up your Bio. We would definitely have been great friends had I met you before that day.

You live on in our hearts.

Woody
Proud NYPD Parent

September 11, 2012