Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It broke my heart what happened to Ray. All the posts I see about him are about first responders, and well justified. But there was more to him than that. Ray and I coached CYO Track together, and my memories are that of how we spent so much energy coaching our kids, and spending time after meets discussing how we can do better for the kids. He coached for St. Matthias, me for Sacred Heart. We were going to get our teams together for a practice in the fall of 2011. I found out about his passing at the first meet, and had to run into the woods to cry. I swore I would never give up coaching because of him. Then two of my kids were diagnosed with autism. So it's a sleepless night getting them ready for camp. But then a commercial came on for "Answer the call", and remembered his dedication. I never have nor never will met someone like Ray, he's once in a lifetime. God bless you Ray.

Bob Mulligan
CYO Coach

July 1, 2012

After the tragedy of 9/11, I purchased a "dog tag" to commemorate the fallen officers. I was proud to have received Officer Suarez's tag. I still have his tag and would like to offer it to the family if they want it. I just have no idea how to contact them to offer it to them. Any suggestions?
I am the proud wife of a Police Officer and pray everyday for the healing and well being of all the families.

Toni Cantrell
Police Officer Wife (Ret)

April 20, 2012

Rest peacefully in the heavens above PO Ramon Suarez. We will never know the reason why you and many of my friends were taken all too soon but let your legacy live and shine on. May the Lord take care of your family and bless them. Peace.

Patricia L. Gorski
Policelink.com

October 2, 2011

10 years have gone by Ray, and not a day goes by that I don't think of you or long for your embrace, my heart will remain broken in a million pieces until god calls me to be with you. Our baby girl Jillian has grown up to be such a beautiful and gorgeous young lady, just like you always said that she was going to grow up to be gorgeous. she looks so much like you and has your character, not a day goes by that she doesn't miss you. You were taken away from her too soon, she was only a baby and you missed so many special moments in her life in which cried wishing you were there we know that you are her personal angel and our guardian and we also know you did what you loved to do and that is to help others and there are so many families that you help not suffer the loss of their loved one, and for that you will always be our American Hero!! You will never be forgotten and I will love you until the day I die.

Carmen Suarez
Ray's wife

September 27, 2011

Even though you never met me, I worked with your daughter sophia and have heard so much about you. Thank you for everything you did on that fateful day. Though you risked your life you helped save people and that will forever be remembered....r.i.p

Erika

September 11, 2011

Ray

10 years has gone by and it feels as if was just yesterday. You did what others wouldnt do and thousands of lives were saved that day. You are not forgotten

Detective Patrick Donohue
NYPD

September 11, 2011

Hey Ray, first time finally getting to this site. You went too soon my brother. Miss you my friend, until we meet again at the Transit reunion in heaven. Say hello to Vinnie Valerio, Gerry Gallagher and the others. God rest in eternal peace my brother. Semper Fi

Det. Lou Bartolomeo (Ret.)
NYC TRANSIT/NYPD

September 8, 2010

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and God bless America.

Miranda

September 11, 2009

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida

September 11, 2009

Ray

It has been eight years since you made the ultimate sacrifice along with Mark Ellis. I still can't fathom that you and everyone else that died that day is gone. You are not forgotten and never will be.

DETECTIVE PATRICK J. DONOHUE
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 11, 2009

Officer Suarez,
Sir, on today the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and all the other officers who died that day for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

September 8, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 12, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Suarez and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

January 12, 2009

R.I.P. Brother, we still remember and appreciate your sacrifice. God be with your family.

Officer Wil
Modesto CA PD

September 11, 2008

Ray. I can't believe it has been 7 years since 9/11/01.
It seems like yesterday we were doing Condor OT and you were wearing your long black leather trench coat on the platform. Not a day goes by that I do not htink of you and Mark. You will never be forgotten.

Patrick Donohue
Detective NYPD

September 11, 2008

Officer Suarez,
I have been thinking about you alot latley, I dont know if it is because of comming to terms with the after math of 911 or what. I spent a week in your city arriving on 9-14-2001 to some of the best men and women i have ever meet in law enforcement. we were at the south tower and today as I unpacked some boxes after moving I found all the stuff we wore while in New York still in a biohazerd bag. lord what am I still doing with it I dont know, but I cant seem to get rid of it maybe some day.

I never new you but from what I read you must have been a very good man. for your family i am so sorry but as a brother I know you wouldnt have wanted it any other way.

rest in peace brother

Robert J. Thornton

Robert J. Thornton
EX-Police Seargent, Laurelville, Ohio Police Department

January 20, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 3, 2008

Thank you, Ofc. Ramon Suarez, for your dedication to God, your family and, ultimately, your country.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace, Ofc. Suarez.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter

September 30, 2007

Ray,

Eventhough I have never met you, your heroic acts on that fateful day will never be forgotten. On behalf of the Latino Officers Association (Lake County Chapter) I send your family love, peace, and strength for the future. May God bless all your brothers and sisters in the NYPD for their heroism on 09/11/2001.

Cpl. J H Irizarry III
Mount Dora Police Dept.

September 13, 2007

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.

September 11, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice and all the lives that you saved that day. It takes a brave officer to go into a burning building. Rest in peace.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 11, 2007

Ray,

It has been 6 long years you since you and Mark rushed to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and Mark. You will never be forgotten.
I am heading down to TD-04 today to pay my respects at the memorial for you and Ray.

Detective Patrick Donohue
NYPD

September 11, 2007

Ray, sorry it has been so long since I left a post. Not a day goes by tat I do not think of you and Mark. On July 14, 2007 the NYPD lost PO Timeshenko of the 71 Pct. Please look after him.

Detective Patrick Donohue
NYPD

July 15, 2007

I MET YOU A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WHEN YOU WORKED IN DIST 4
AND I WORKED IN MN. YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON, SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.

SGT
NYPD

December 13, 2006