Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Ballantyne

Officer Joseph Bresette
Galesville Police Department (WI)

February 12, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers of Deputy Ballantyne. May the grace of God be your strength during this time of grief.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

February 12, 2016

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Scott Ballantyne and the extended law enforcement family of the Tulare County, California Sheriff's Office.

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

February 12, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Ballantyne!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 12, 2016

Rest easy, brother.

Officer Adam Bray
The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia

February 12, 2016

Rest in peace, sir...

Deputy District Attorney Mike Vela
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

February 12, 2016

RIP brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

February 12, 2016

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

February 12, 2016

May God bless the families and friends of Deputy Sheriff Scott Ballantyne and Mr. James Chavez, a civilian pilot killed in the line of duty...

Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Fallen Officer Survivor - 1/30/2007

February 12, 2016

God Bless You.Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Dylan Feeney
Citizen

February 12, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

February 12, 2016

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

February 12, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

February 12, 2016

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

February 12, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Ret. TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga State Patrol

February 12, 2016

Rest in peace, Deputy Ballantyne. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

February 12, 2016

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Timothy Yaeger
Aux. Police Officer
City of Berea Ohio

February 12, 2016

D/S Ballantyne, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your department and your family.

Senior Deputy Sheriff Dave Zajac
Walton County Sheriff Office GA

February 12, 2016

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired

Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles
Retired Jerome County, Idaho Sheriff

February 12, 2016

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County, NY Police Department

February 11, 2016

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, DEPUTY SHERIFF SCOTT BALLANTYNE.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Deputy Sheriff.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to serve and protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
BLUE LIVES MATTER - If we don't respond to that call for help or investigate that suspicious subject or stop for that stranded motorist or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
DEPUTY BALLANTYNE
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Tulare County in the State of California with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my brother!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Deputy Ballantyne status......Deputy Ballantyne status....... Deputy Ballantyne status......Attention All Units................. Tulare County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Sheriff Scott Ballantyne having served the citizens of Tulare County in the State of California with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

February 11, 2016

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 11, 2016

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy.

Officer Steven Austin
Trenton P.D. (NJ)

February 11, 2016

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

Lt,Robert M.Petty (retired)
No.Bergen N.J.P.D.

February 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heros Live Forever"

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving sister of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
EOW February 10, 1987

February 11, 2016