Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May Officer Ballman rest in peace. Our prayers are with the Kirkwood Police Department and Officer Ballman's family. The entire St. Louis community is feeling your pain today and grieving with you. The Kirkwood PD has been through so much and we know that these 2 officers have been reunited with Sgt. McEntee in heaven. Thank you for your service.

Police Wife
Ellisville, MO

February 8, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Tom Ballman. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

February 8, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

February 8, 2008

I will be with sadden heart praying for Officer Ballman's family, friends, and co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr. Ballman is a true hero and I will honor him as I honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!!! Attention!!! we salute you Officer Ballman. May you patrol the heavenly skies. Rest in peace sir....

Lt. Joseph Panko
Security Supervisor

February 8, 2008

The Vinita Park Police Department extend our condolences to the Family, Co-Workers and Friends of Officer Ballman. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Lt. Rick Fairman
Vinita Park Police Department

February 8, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 8, 2008

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Ballman, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

February 8, 2008

During a tragic time like this there are no words to stop or ease the pain felt by the family or friends. We have lived through this and trying to make sense of the reason why it happened. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and officers who mourn the loss. Knowing Officer Ballman is in a better place with no pain or suffering is the most comforting thought we can express now. Just remember, not only do you mourn the loss, but the entire area mourns your loss and shares your pain. Rest in peace with the other heroes that have left this earth before you.

Earl and Diane Chambers
Jeremy Chambers EOW 4/26/06

Eael & Diane Chambers
Cahokia PD Retired

February 8, 2008

Thank you for your service. God bless.

Officer
Georgia

February 8, 2008

On behalf of myself and the St. Louis City Police Explorers I would like to say that I'm really going to miss officer ballman he was a very good friend of mine and he will always remain in my heart. In my mind and heart all police officers are well respected and dedicated to what they do. And as myself and other explorers say: As a police officer falls we fall with them, as they bleed we bleed with them, and we will always stick together. So my praises and condolences goes out to the Ballman family and to remind them that Officer Ballman is gone but he is home in a safe place and he will never be forgotton

Amen,

Captain Louis Chatman
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Explorers Post 9269 (Friend)

February 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you rest in Peace.

Wanda Ryan, Reserve Deputy
Reeves County SO, Texas

February 8, 2008

Tom,
You will be greatly missed by all whose lives you touched. You gave of yourself not only to the City of Kirkwood but also to the Law Enforcement Explorer Community in the St. Louis Area. Our prayers go out to your family. Rest in Peace!

Lieutenant Darla J. Gray
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

February 8, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss.
Susie of Barling, Arkansas.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

February 8, 2008

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Ballman is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Ballman, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

February 8, 2008

To my brother's Bill and Tom. You will forever be missed. It is hard to go through this again, but we will try to be strong. I am having a hard time trying to deal with your loss. Just when we thought we could try and put Sgt McEntee's death behind us, we were again knocked down again. There are no words that can express our feelings for you, but remember you two are HEROS and we will never forget you. To both the Biggs and Ballman family's you are in our hearts and am am praying for you. Remeber to look for Sgt McEntee he will show the way. God Speed, Love PO Brand 303

Tim Brand
Kirkwood PD

February 8, 2008

Never would I have suspected six monts ago when you served in the honor guard for my Dad's funeral, I would be sitting here writing this.

You were a great guy, who did great things for the Kirkwood community. And more so than anything you were a great friend.

You family and all those at Kirkwood will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Cpl. Scott Barthelmass
Overland Police Department

February 8, 2008

Hero!

Police Officer M. LaFramboise #1270
Independence Missouri Police Department

February 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Ballman. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

February 8, 2008

God bless the peacekeepers for they will be called the children of God.

Rest in Peace brother

Detective III
LAPD

February 8, 2008

Oh my god Tballs I can't believe what happened. I remember first meeting you at the Academy at Babler, you singing candences to the tune of Star Wars. I always considered you my friend. Now I consider you my hero

Pat Truesdale
Friend

February 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Ballman. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 8, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

February 8, 2008

Officer Ballman,

In dedicating your life to the service and protection of others, you made the ultimate sacrifice. I will forever be grateful.

M. A. Winchester
MO Dept. of Public Safety

February 8, 2008

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and the fellow officers,
May God comfort them during this horrible and difficult time.
Rest in peace Sir you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family's of the fallen Officer. They have made the ultimate scrafice.

PO Carmen Phillips
Lee's Summit Police Department

February 8, 2008