Pasadena Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, February 24, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Kyle Russell Ballard
Officer Ballard, you will never be forgotten. You are a true hero.
February 25, 2006
AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER BALLARD YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS, GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.
SGT. WILLIAM M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.
February 25, 2006
Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Ballard, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.
For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Ballard, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.
Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04
February 25, 2006
My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Ballard. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
To his wife - I share your agony. I lost my husband 11 months ago in the line of duty and am left to raise 2 young children on my own. This is a very painful journey that none of us expected to take. Please take comfort in knowing that you do not walk this path alone, but with many, many others who have endured similar losses. The first few days, weeks and months are tremendously painful - please know that it will get better with time. Kyle will be your guardian angel now - he will look down on you and your boys, will guide and protect you as you continue on without him. Be strong. I am praying for you, as I pray for myself and my children.
Thank you, Officer Ballard, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in peace, Blue Angel.
Carin E. Sollman
widow of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05
February 25, 2006
OFFICER BALLARD I AM SORRY TO HAER OF YOUR PASSING.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
GILBERT DANIEL
February 25, 2006
On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Kyle Ballard. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.
PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY
February 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with this officer, his family, and his department.May Our Lord comfort you all.
February 25, 2006
Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.
Police Officer
February 25, 2006
The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"
GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA
February 25, 2006
my deepest respect to you Sir and to your family,thanks for keeping the world safer!my thoughts go to you and your family!rest in peace. from belgium-europe
wygers francky
February 25, 2006
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
Rest easy Brother.
Albertville Police Department Albertville, Al
February 25, 2006
My heart and prayers are with the wife, young sons, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Ballard. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss and may he guide you through the rough times. God bless you all.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
February 25, 2006
Rest in peace, my brother. You are not forgotten.
DE
St. Louis City Police
February 25, 2006
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
February 25, 2006
I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Ballard Family and the officers and staff of the Pasadena Police Department over the tragic loss of Police Officer Kyle Ballard. Once again another brother has been taken from the thin blue line. May God bless the Ballard Family and the officers and staff of the Pasadena Police Department during this very sad time. May our brother Kyle rest in peace. Kyle will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!
Ofcr. Dan Winger, LBCCPD, Ret.
Vice President, Peace Officers & Fire Fighters Fellowship
February 25, 2006
Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.
Kyle, rest easy brother, we have the watch.
Mesquite, TX
February 25, 2006
RIP
From the Escalon Police Family, Thank you for your hard work. God be with your wife and your three boys!!
Officer, Jason Hensley
Escalon PD
February 25, 2006
We have lost to many in the past years. Soon you will be honored by all your brothers in law enforcement and by the community of Pasadena. My heart breaks for your wife and young sons. We can only hope that by them seeing the hundreds that will show to honor you that they will know that your passing will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace
Deputy
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
February 25, 2006
While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Ballard.
While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.
Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.
Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department
February 25, 2006
Rest in Peace.
Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI
February 25, 2006
Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Pasadena Police Department.
Officer D. Johns
GSU Police Department
February 25, 2006
May you be granted eternal rest Officer Ballard. Sincere sympathy to all affected by your untimely tragic passing.
J.M.
Gardai (Irish Police Force)
February 25, 2006
R I P Officer Ballard, we wish the best for your family.
Policemen
Boston PD, Boston MA
February 25, 2006
Our condolences to officer Ballard's wife, children, and fellow officers.
Gene and Marsha
CHP
February 25, 2006
KYLE....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
February 25, 2006
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