Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tom,

You will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed talking with you at the area explorer functions.

Rest easy friend, we'll take it from here.

Ptn. Greg Garrett #263
Washington Mo Police Department

February 8, 2008

TBalls,

Over the past several years that I have been under your wing as a police explorer I have learned how to deal with hardships. However, I cannot even begin to describe the pain that I have now. I never thought this day would come. People tell me that everything is going to be ok but I just wonder how that is possible. I really never told you that you were like a father, a brother, and a great friend. The past several years have been the best years of my life. What you have taught me is something that no one will ever be able to take away from me and something that I will never let go. You sir are a HERO. If I could have one last chance to talk to you I would first probably start off with a joke in which you would try to put me down, but then I want to tell you how much you really impacted my life. Why am I so interested in law enforcement and why am I still in school? These questions, which you know, can be answered by you. You were the one who kept my interest and the one who told me that you wanted to work side-by-side with me, of course eat el Indio with Jim and myself. What happened? Your family is in my prayers. I am having a hard time with this, as many are, but am troubled with the decision to go to the funeral service. I do not know if I can take more grief. I just want things to go back to the way they were.

Mike(Scrote)

February 8, 2008

May god bless and watch over the family, friends, co-workers and all who knew Officer Ballman! It is a sad day when a hero is lost! Peace be with you and all!

Rev. J.M. Owens, VII
Brooklyn IL Fire Dept. Chaplain

February 8, 2008

May God bless the Ballman's family. Your hard work and dedication to Law Enforcement will never be forgotten


Love,
PPO Cole

PPO Cole
SLMPD

February 8, 2008

Such a tragedy, My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends and Police Family Officer Ballman you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication and bravery and sacrifices you gave to the people of Missouri God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

February 8, 2008

My condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Tom Ballman. Thank you Sir for your years of dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice to the people of Kirkwood and the State of Missouri. God Speed.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

February 8, 2008

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends, coworkers and the entire town of Officer Ballman. Such a tragic incident. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOw 08/06/02

February 8, 2008

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. You family, friends, and co-workers with the Kirkwood Police Department, are in my thougths and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

February 8, 2008

As we near the 20th anniversary of our graduation from high school, I can't believe we've lost one of our own this way. My heart grieves for his family and for the other victims of this tragedy. Know that Tom will not be forgotten by his classmates.
Kristen Malhotra (McKee)
Lindbergh Class of 1988

Kristen Malhotra
high school friend

February 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

February 8, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. Your service will never be forgotten. May God watch over your friends and family in this time of sadness.

Captain J. Schott
Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Department

February 8, 2008

Tom was my college roommate and I was stunned to find this news out. We spent many a night chatting and cracking each other up. He was a light in the world and while we had gone our separate ways, I look forward to cracking a joke with Tom in Heaven.

Tom - I will watch the movie we loved in honor of you. May God smile as you make Him laugh.

May His peace be with your family at this time of insanity and thank you so much for all the fun we had.

February 8, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

February 8, 2008

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER BALL. IT IS MY PRAYER THAT GOD WILL BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH HIS LOVE, COMFORT, AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, YOU HAVE SERVED YOUR DEPARTMENT AND COUNTRY WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. A HERO NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 8, 2008

Officer Ballman Rest in Peace.

C.O.Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, N.Y.

February 8, 2008

REST IN PEACE. MAY THE GATES OF HEAVEN BE OPEN WIDE TO WELCME YOU HOME. YOU ARE A HERO.

Det. R. Castelhano 160
Mount Vernon NY PD

February 8, 2008

R.I.P brother.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

February 8, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Tom Ballman,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Tom Ballman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Tom Ballman is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

February 8, 2008

T Balls,

After meeting you at the local area academy I knew you were a great guy and a great officer. You kept it fun for the level ones, and I will use the self defense and pressure point training you taught us when I get on. Thank you for doing your job, and in the process becoming a hero.

Explorer Lt. Pell
St. Louis County Police Explorer Post 9222

February 8, 2008

This so sickens and enrages me, the loss of two fine officers at the hands of a cowardly assassin who attacks a government meeting and kills unarmed citizens. My sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of these fine officers.

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten brother, not now or ever. Rest easy, we have the watch from here.

Chief John Millan
Galena AK Police

February 8, 2008

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Tom Ballman. I have been watching the news and it just breaks my heart that something like this would happen. May God watch over all of his family and friends as you grieve and try to heal from such a tragedy

February 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Ballman's family and Kirkwood Police Department.

Wives Behind The Badge

February 8, 2008

May you rest in peace, my condolences to all who knew him. Heroes are NEVER forgotten!

A civilian

February 8, 2008

What a Tragedy!! Struck down by a senseless act I'm sure you will be miss. Rest in Peace Brother.

POII Jason Payne
Jefferson City Police Dept

February 8, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

February 8, 2008