Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cpl. Ballard's family and a special thank you for his service. May he rest in peach. Additional prayers to all the officers of the Delaware State Police and all law enforcement officers everywhere.

Tpr. (Ret) Timothy J Bishop
Pennsylvania State Police - Troop B Washington

April 27, 2017

Deepest sympathies to Corporal Ballard's wife, family, coworkers and friends. Take comfort in the fact that his service, and that of those like him and their families, is greatly appreciated by many.

D. Macara, Monroeville, PA

April 27, 2017

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

April 27, 2017

RIP brother, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

April 27, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Corporal Stephen J. Ballard and the extended law enforcement family of the Delaware State Police, Delaware.

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

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

April 27, 2017

RIP BROTHER MAY ST. MICHAEL WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! GOD SPEED MY BROTHER!

Stephen Bruet PPO II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

April 27, 2017

Corporal Ballard, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The 84th Delaware State Police Municipal Recruit Class will never forget your sacrifice, or your name. We may not have known you in life, but you will forever be remembered, may you rest in peace.

84th Municipal Recruit Class

"Leadership is Earned, not Given."

April 27, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Stephen.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

April 27, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Stephen, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

April 27, 2017

Rest in Peace Cpl. Ballard. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ballard Family and the Delaware State Police.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

April 27, 2017

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Rt

April 27, 2017

God bless Corporal Ballard's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Detective Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

April 27, 2017

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Delaware State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

April 27, 2017

Final Salute Corporal Ballard, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

April 27, 2017

Rest In Peace. Sorry for your loss.

Ret. Ofc. 1st Class Franklin- Motton
Balto. Co. Police

April 27, 2017

Sorry for the loss of a fellow brother/officer. Condolences to the Delaware State Police and his family.

Ret. Ofc. 1st Class Franklin- Motton
Balto. Co. Police

April 27, 2017

Rest in peace Corporal Ballard!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 27, 2017

Prayers and condolences for family, friends and co-workers.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace forever more.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

April 27, 2017

Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell.
-Taken from The Final Inspection

Sleep in perfect peace Cpl. Ballard.

D. D. Christian
Former Police Officer/Constable
SLUPD - US; NOPD - US; JCF - Jamaica

April 27, 2017

Rest with God Trooper Ballard. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

April 27, 2017

God be with your family and may you rest in peace cpl. Ballard. Another hero fallen. God bless the Thin Blue Line.

Rerired cpl. Investigator Angela Graybea
Garland county sheriffs department

April 27, 2017

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

April 27, 2017

May God welcome you with open arms Sir.

State Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

April 27, 2017

Corporal Stephen Ballard, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Delaware with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Corporal Stephen Ballard you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Delaware State Police hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Stephen as you enter into the halls of Valhalla your arrival will be hailed by Odin himself. Fair Winds and Following Seas Troop.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

April 27, 2017

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF CORPORAL BALLARD , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF CORPORAL BALLARD .OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

Ret Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

April 27, 2017