Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heartfelt sympathy to Police Officer Tom Ballman family and friends and to the Kirkwood Police Department.

Robert Wigton #9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police,TX.

Patrolman Robert Wigton #9516
San Antonio Park Police

February 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir, Thank you fo your service...GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

February 8, 2008

Tom,

"T-Balls" - You are a hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. May you rest in peace my brother. You were an outstanding Police Officer and Police Explorer advisor. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed to you. We will fight the good fight for you my friend.

Fmr Exp. Capt. Michael Dixon Jr.
Washington Police Department

February 8, 2008

RIP my fellow officer

Deputy J.Conrad
Cass County Sheriffs Department, Michigan

February 8, 2008

To Officer Ballman and your family,
First of all thank you for all of your service to your community, I am so sorry that your life was cut short, I hope that your family and friends will always know how much you loved them and will always watch out for them. May your memory always live on along with Officer Biggs.
Rest in peace!

A officers sister

February 8, 2008

I am angered by this situation. First and foremost I give so much respect and prayers to the family of the fine officers that were senselessly murdered.

May God bless you and keep you,and may you never have to suffer at the hands of another again.

We wish we could change people and their mindsets. I am also infuriated that the family of this criminal feels the need to say anything but how horrible it was what he had done. I pray for God's conviction to work in their hearts.

I also pray for the coworkers who are left to pull their team together and press on. All of you are not forgotten. Your fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement are pulling for you.

A Thank you also to Officer Tom Ballman for choosing a path of righteousness in your life and setting an example for others. May your death turn many peoples lives away from the horrible life of crime.

Fellow Officer
North Texas

February 8, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the members of the Kirkwood Police Department and the familes of Sgt. Biggs and Officer Ballman. We are here for you all. God bless and stay safe.

Detective Robert Keithley
Jennings, MO Police Department

February 8, 2008

Your tragic loss is felt by all, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. R.I.P. brother

Brian Foster Patrolman #508
Overland Pd

February 8, 2008

As I watched the news unfolding last night and saw what was happening in Kirkwood, I began praying that the Lord would spare you, Tom! You have been a part of our family for so many years, and my children know you as "Uncle Tom". You and Michael are brothers in the truest sense. Growing up I heard it so many times "Mike and Tom". "Tom and Mike". Your brave service to our country as a Marine, will never be forgotten. I remember seeing you when you came home for the first time in your dress blues! I was proud and in awe, yet couldn't believe that was our little Tommy Ballman! Then when you told us that you wanted to be a police officer, I remember thinking, "He's so brave!"

Cindy~ I am truly saddened and am praying for you and your beautiful children. There are no words to express the grief that you have right now, but I hope that you will feel God's presence and comfort. Please lean on Him right now, and He will be there for you.

What a sacrifice! What a tragedy! What a man!

I'll miss you, Tom!

Lori

Lori Robbins
Family//Friend

February 8, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Officer Ballman and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Ballman for your dedicated service to the people of Missouri and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 8, 2008

God bless you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
You wil not be forgotten EVER!

J. Jones Aux. Ptlm. Ret.
Kankakee City Aux. Police

February 8, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the family,friends, and Kirkwood Police Department. May God Bless you all during this very trying time.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

February 8, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

February 8, 2008

My wife knew Tom since high school and they remained friends through the years. Our hearts go out to his wife, children, sisters and mother. Tom was a wonderful person, very friendly, and just an all around good guy.

Roger Camp
Friend

February 8, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother , God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT. OHIO

February 8, 2008

God Bless you Officer Tom
You are true hero. You your family
and friends are in our prayers.

Detective
City of Peekskill NY PD

February 8, 2008

Thank you, Officer Ballman, for your service to the people of Missouri and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten.

Such a tragedy that surrounded your murder! Keeping the families of the other victims in my thoughts and prayers, too.

Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

February 8, 2008

Tom,
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends and co-workers. They are going to need all the strength you can give them - but they will have alot of support and we will be there for them, as you were there for us. I remember talking to you about something you put on my brother's site and how it made me feel good - I would have never, ever imagined I would be sitting here now writing on your site. I know you had someone waiting for you in heaven. Rest in peace. You are a hero and will never be forgotten. Jayne McEntee, sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee

February 8, 2008

Tommy and Cindy,
I love you, and I have so many great and funny memories of Tom swimming in my head right now. I am so proud of him. I am so proud to have known him and read all of these wonderful things about him--things we all know are so true about this wonderful, fun, kind man. My thoughts are with you and your children.

Margo
friend

February 8, 2008

God Bless you Officer Ballman for your service to Kirkwood Police Dept. Your family, friends, and co-workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said it all." Land of the free, because of the brave". It was a MarineCorp slogan, but it applies to all police officers too. You will not be forgotten brother. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

February 8, 2008

REST IN PEACE YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

JIM LARKIN TRAFFIC OFFICER
ST.PETERS POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 8, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER , I SHALL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. "THANK YOU" , FOR YOUR TOUR OF DUTY. YOU MY REST WITH THE LORD.

P/O
PHILA PD

February 8, 2008

A Policeman’s Prayer

Brother when you weep for me remember that it was meant to be.
Lay me down and when you leave, remember I’ll be at your side…
In every dark and Dreary Alley I’ll be there as you slowly tread,
On every street corner in the driving snow I’ll hold your coat and
You will know.

In places where the devil is afraid to walk…
At doors where you meet resistance…
In houses where children hide…
You know I’ll be at your side.

The place from which now respond is overstaffed with heroes gone…
Men who answered one last job and did it well.
As policemen we understand that this is a card dealt in our hand…
A card we hope we never play but we hold it there anyway.
The card is something we ignore as we stand on that thin blue line every tour…
For we know that we are the only prayer for many out there.

So remember, as you wipe your tears, the joy I have known throughout the years…
As the job I loved to do I pray this thought will see you through.

~Author Unknown

We have the watch. Rest in peace brother.

U.S. Law Enforcement Ranger
National Park Service, St. Louis

February 8, 2008

May God Bless this family and hold them close. I am so sorry for your loss, we love you and am praying for you.

Lori
Sister of Officer Keith E Houts EOW 9-30-06

February 8, 2008

The Explorers and the adult staff of the Washington Police Department Explorer Post would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of P.O. Ballman.

Tom,

We will always remember what you taught us. You were a great officer, explorer advisor, and friend.

WPDE #2438

Washington MO PD Explorer Post #2438

February 8, 2008