FOP Lodge 317 - In Memorium

Among the hundreds of heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center, we would like to honor the following heroes, because once a Transit Cop, always a Transit Cop.

Chief Charles Mills	Chief Charles Mills, 62, retired in 19XX as Chief of Detectives of the NYC Transit Police. He left to become the Police Commissioner of the Schenectady, NY Police Department and as the Commissioner of Public Safety for the city of Troy. His last assignment was with the NYS Taxation and Finance as the Chief of Revenue Investigations on the 87 floor of the World Trade Center. Charlie died doing what he loved best, protecting other people. He lived with his family in Brentwood, NY. and is survived by his wife Maie, sons Charles, Adam, Alexander, John and Kari.

SGT. Timothy Roy	Sergeant Timothy A. Roy, 36, was appointed to the NYPD on July 8, 1985, and began his career on patrol in Neighborhood Stabilization Unit 13. He was promoted to sergeant in March 1991, and assigned to the Traffic Control Division, Bus Unit, in November 1995. He also worked in the 68, 71 and 73 Precincts. Although Timmy was never officially a Transit cop, he would have fit in extraordinarily well. When assigned to the Bus Squad, he quickly became "Transitized". He is survived by his wife Stacey; children Brittney, Caitlyn and Timothy Jr; mother Ida Mae; sister Linda; and brothers James, an active Firefighter; Doug and John both of whom are retired firefighters, Gary, a retired Housing police officer, and Kenny. His late father Kenneth was a retired FDNY firefighter.

P.O. 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 including snowboarding, fishing and bicycle riding. He is survived by his parents Elaine and Joseph; and sister Tammy.

P.O. 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 was employed 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. In 1995, while vacationing in Spain, they ran with the bulls. PO Smith is survived by her husband; daughter Patricia and sister Mary.

P.O. Ramon Suarez	Police Officer Ramon Suarz, 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 close to earning 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.

Firefighter Terrence Farrell	Firefighter Terrence Farrell, FDNY Rescue 4, joined the the NYC Transit Police in the 1980's. He was assigned to District 1 and the Emergency Medical Rescue Unit. Terry, a highly dedicated and motivated officer & firefighter, gained some fame from his donation of bone marrow to a young girl in Nevada. He is remebered by his peers for easy demeanor and always having a smile on his face. He was also popular in his hometown as an Assistant Chief with the Dix Hills Fire Department. Terry is survived by his wife Nora and 2 chlidren.

Firefighter Edward Rall	FF Edward Rall of FDNY Rescue 2 joined the NYC Transit PD on October 20, 1981. He rolled over to the New York State Police and subsequently joined the FDNY. He was a Holbrook resident and left behind his wife, Darlene and 2 sons.

Firefighter Paul Pansini	FF Pansini joined the TPD in 1988 and was assigned to District 34. He rolled over to the New York City Police Department in 1990 & worked in the 120 Pct before joining the FDNY in 1991. Paul was assigned to FDNY Engine 10.

Among the hundreds of heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center, we would like to honor the following heroes, because once a Transit Cop, always a Transit Cop.