The Police Officers listed below are just 3 of the many brave Officers and Firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on 9/11/01.  Their bravery saved thousands of lives in this tragedy.  Two of the three began their careers in the Transit Police.  The third came on the job after the merge but worked in the Transit Bureau.  Two were partners.  All three include District 4 as places that they worked.  All are hero's and will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Moira Smith

Police Officer Moira A. Smith, 38, was appointed to the Transit Police Department on July 11, 1988, and was assigned to Transit Districts 2, 4, and 30 before being transferred to the 13 Precinct in march 1996.  Prior to becoming a Police Officer, she worked in the travel industry.  While working in Transit District 4, she met her husband, PO James Smith, who is currently assigned to the Police Academy.  Besides being an avid sports fan, PO Smith and her husband loved to travel.  A recent destination was Spain, where they ran with the bulls in 1995.  PO Smith is survived by her husband, daughter Patricia, and sister Mary.

Police Officer
Ramon Suarez

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 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.

Police Officer
Mark Ellis

Police Officer Mark J. Ellis, 26, was appointed to the NYPD on December 8, 1997, and spent his entire career assigned to Transit Bureau, District 4.  He and his partner, PO Ramon Suarez, were both killed while responding to the World Trade Center incident.  A graduate of the State University of New York at Farmingdale, PO Ellis was an avid outdoorsman whose interests included snowboarding, fishing, and bicycle riding.  He is survived by his parents Elaine and Joseph, and sister Tammy.

The following links will take you to other 9/11 memorial Websites

NYFD Captain Walter Hynes "Uncle to Sgt Mike Fanning, Transit Cop and VP of FOP Lodge #317"

Ramon Suarez Memorial Website "A touching memorial.  Professionally done."

Port Authority Police Memorial Website

Unofficial Home Page of the NYFD

NYPD Sergeant Michael Curtin "Tribute article written by Major David C. Anderson, USMC.  Sent to me by retired Lt. Vic Mole."

NYPD Angels.com

Here is a picture of the Moira Smith Ferry that was  christened on 2/13/02.  Picture taken by PO Al Silverberg

Here is a picture of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, CVN 74.  The names of Police Officers and Firefighters killed on 9/11 were painted on the jets to honor them.  Ramon Suarez, NYPD appears below the RIO.  Peter Ganci Jr., Chief of FDNY appears below the Pilot.