Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Brother thank you for your service and sacrifice my thoughts and prayers are with your family and follow Troopers.

CPL CHIRICHELLO,LOU/ CERT
LANCASTER PRISON PA

April 28, 2017

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
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

April 28, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Stephen J. Ballard. Losing a loved one is always difficult. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28, 29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think about that time when you will see your loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. Once again, my condolences.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

April 28, 2017

Words cannot express how I feel and have been feeling since I learned of the death of Corporal Ballard. I frequent that wawa and I have seen you several times in that area as I have always keep an eye out for fellow brothers and sisters in the law enforcement family. I just keep thinking what if I was there, could I have saved you. I know in my heart that I would have helped you in any way I could have, that is just the nature of this job to not only help the community but to watch out for each other. May God bless you and your family and Heaven smile upon your legacy and accomplishments in this short time. I thank you for the service you provided to our community. Job well done. Rest Easy Corporal Ballard we will never forget you.

Corporal Kevin Paden
Chester Township Police Department Chester Pa

April 28, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 325
Alachua P.D.

April 28, 2017

Godspeed Cpl Ballard, prayers to family

Tom Spakman
Citizen

April 28, 2017

Being a retired Oregon State Police detectiveand going through the murder of a fellow OSP trooper here in Oregon in 1992, and how tragic it was I wish comfort for both his families. Jim Davis, OSP Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Jim Davis Sr Trooper (Det) Retired
Oregon State Police

April 27, 2017

Rest in Peace Brother you are finally 10-7.

Corporal J. Carter
Delaware Department of Correction

April 27, 2017

The Delaware State Police mourn the loss of Delaware State Police Corporal Stephen Ballard as he lost his life by being shot and killed in the line of duty. He will be missed by every Delaware State Trooper. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with the Delaware State Police. Next May, his name will be on two memorials. The first one in Wilmington and the second one in Washington.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

April 27, 2017

Rest in peace Corporal Ballard. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

OFFICER TERRY F. ZECH (RET) USN )RET
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

April 27, 2017

My sincere condolences to Trooper Ballard's family, fellow Troopers, and friends. Stephen, may God hold you in His hands.

John M. Young
Son and Grandson of Philadelphia Police Officers.

April 27, 2017

No greater gift has man, than to lay down this life for love. Rest easy brother, we've got it from here.

Firefighter/EMT Wesley Bausell
Gate City Volunteer Fire Department

April 27, 2017

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

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

April 27, 2017

Thank you for your service and don't worry we will take it from here brother

Patrolman Michael Funderburk
Iowa police dept

April 27, 2017

I enjoyed having Stephen as a student of mine in the Navy Junior ROTC program at Bowie High School. He was a good student and cadet and participated in many of our community service events. We were FaceBook friends and I thought his recent wedding pictures were so nice. I was very proud that he had gone into law enforcement. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his widow, family, fellow State Troopers, and all who mourn Stephen's passing. Rest In Peace Stephen.

Master Chief Petty Officer Ed Koch
US Navy (Ret.)

April 27, 2017

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

April 27, 2017

God Bless and Godspeed, Cpl. Ballard. You will never be forgotten.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

April 27, 2017

Rest in peace, Corporal Ballard. 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

April 27, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother

Det Andreoli-Retired
NYPD

April 27, 2017

RIP, Corporal Ballard. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

April 27, 2017

Rest In Peace Corporal Ballard

Criminal Investigator Greg J Kouba
Victoria County Sheriff's Office, Tx

April 27, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

April 27, 2017

May God lift you in his arms and may your family find comfort in your peace. Thank you for serving and protecting us all. God bless you. !

Mrs Kris Dicaro
Rafter D

April 27, 2017

God bless you Corporal Stephan J. Ballard for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of the Delaware State Police. Rest In Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

April 27, 2017

God Bless him, his family, and his brother and sisters in the Delaware State Police. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.

Sgt. Christian Sundberg
Erie County Sheriff's Office

April 27, 2017