Police officer Ramon Suarez, 45, was appointed to the Transit Police Department on January 20, 1987 and worked in Transit District 4, Tansit 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, Sofia and Ramon, jr.; parents Raul and Marina; sisters Margarita and Carmen, and Brother Raul.