Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mark-
I remember you from junior high and high school like it was yesterday, always so kind and considerate. As soon as I heard the news after 9-11 that you had been amongst the heroes taken that day my heart ached. When I visited the Fallen Officers Memorial in DC a few years ago I stopped and said a prayer by your name. Thank you for your bravery.

God Bless

Nicole
LVMPD

September 1, 2011

every time I see your face I heart still melts...time goes on but the pain still remains. I will never forget the love we shared for six years and how it ended so tragically. You will always be a part of me. I will always love you and never forget your sacrifice!

stephanie
my love

February 4, 2011

Mark, throughout the acadamy it was obvious you were a leader. Men of your caliber are few and far between and what you did comes as no shock to me. I wish you got to live your life. God bless you and God bless your family.

PO Joseph V
NYPD co. 97-51

September 11, 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

Mark

It has been eight years since you made the ultimate sacrifice along with Ray Suarez. 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

You are not forgotten...thank you

Anonymous

September 11, 2009

Officer Ellis,
Sir, on today the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and all the other LEO's who died on 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

Mark and I graduated the same high school class, and also had the privlige of working with him on the streets of NY, him as transit and I EMS, you are not forgotten brother.

Wayne S. Gotlieb
NYC Paramedic

August 3, 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 6, 2009

OUR AGENCY JUST LOST ONE OUR FINEST OFFICERS TO A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER ELLIS I HAVE WORN A BRACELET WITH HIS NAME ON IT FOR 8 PLUS YEARS NOW. THIS SAD TIME HAS BROUGHT BACK THE MEMORY OF THE TRAGIC LOSS OF OFFICER ELLIS AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHERS THAT HORRIBLE DAY IN 2001.I JUST WANTED THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO VISIT THIS MEMORIAL TO KNOW THAT I WILL "NEVER FORGET". GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE.

DISPATCHER
BUCKS CO PENNSYLVANIA 9-1-1

February 15, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Ellis 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

Mark, I can't believe it has been 7 years since 9/11/01. I remember one of our last conversations the Thursday before when you found out that the TD-4 Department Recognition Committee approved your submissions. You were estatic. Little did I know that in less than a week, you would perform one of the most heroic acts ever by a member of the NYPD. Not a day goes by that I do not think you and Ray. Until we meet again.

Patrick Donohue
Detective NYPD

September 11, 2008

Almost 7 years have gone by Mark since 9/11. I feel like it was yesterday that we sat in the 110 Pct. locker room during FTO while in the academy back in 1997/98, talking about getting things done. Walking to foot posts on Roosevelt Avenue in our grey training uniforms. Riding the #7 train back and forth. Standing there at night feeling so vulnerable, but so bold at the same time. A sense of pride, at that time, that nobody could have ever taken away from us. 10 years have gone by pal. A lot has happened. The reality of the job and the outcomes were humbling to say the least. I dont know why it took me 7 years to leave this. But R.I.P. Brother.

Police Officer Eric Eisenhardt
NYPD/PAPD now Clearwater PD Florida

July 13, 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. Mark Ellis, 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. Ellis.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter

September 30, 2007

I purchase a silver band in 2002. I asked for my donation to be in the name of an police officer. I received Mark Ellis NYPD. I have always wondered who he was and was he married? any kids? Today I decided to google his name.

I have wear this bracelet every year from August to the end of October and then off and on for the past 5 years. I pray for him and the family he has left behind pretty much everyday. I don't him but my family and I are very proud of him.
My husband is also an officer here in California. And I know he would have done the same thing. Thank you to him his family NYPD for doing what you do best.

Kym Davis California

someone who think about him everyday

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

It is hard to believe that is has been 6 years since that terrible day. The nation mourns, along with your family, that your's and so many other lives were taken in one day. You were so young... not much older than I am now, yet you showed the bravery and integrity of the most veteran officer. I thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. God bless you, Officer Ellis.

A proud American

September 11, 2007

It has been 6 years and not a day goes by that I do not think of the brave men and women of 9/11. May you rest in peace. You are a hero.

citizen

September 11, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice and all the lives 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

Mark. It has been 6 long years you since you and Ray rushed to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and Ray. 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

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Jutta Bret'l, Germany

September 11, 2007