Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bye,Bye

NY

August 12, 2006

Kyle,
The picture of you and your family on the card from your memorial services sits on my dresser and I look at it every day as I get ready for work. I take a few moments to remember how you touched our department and your family here. We all miss you terribly.
From the sounds of the Laurie's last update, Laurie and the kids are taking one day at a time, and she's doing a great job with the boys. Laurie, we don't know one another, but we're related-family by marriage :) You're married to one of my brothers. I know he would've given anything to be here for you and the boys. Our hearts are with you.

PPD family member

July 25, 2006

Hi Kyle,

Just a thought to let you know how much you are missed around here at the PPD family. So much has gone on, some you would probably not care to know about hahah. Anyway we miss you buddy and you will always be thought of.

July 23, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 15, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER BALLARD, REMAIN STRONG AND REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU SPENT WITH YOUR LOVED ONE. TO MY FRIENDS AT PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND STAY STRONG, THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON AND WE DONT KNOW WHY THEY DO. BUT REMEMBER, OFFICER BALLARD IS STILL WATCHING OVER YOU JUST LIKE HE DID AROUND WORK. OFFICER BALLARD, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...

ALEX PRATT
SON OF PASADENA POLICE SGT(RET)

July 9, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER BALLARD. WE CANT EXPLAIN WHY THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN, BUT WE KNOW THAT OUR LOVED ONES ARE IN A BETTER PLACE WATCHING OVER US WITH A SMILE. WE MUST REMAIN STRONG AND REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU OFFICER BALLARD AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

ALEX PRATT
SON OF PASADENA POLICE SGT(RET)

July 9, 2006

Happy Birthday Kyle!
Even though I didn't know you well, I think about you and especially Laurie all the time. I pray often for Laurie for God to give her the strength that she needs. She's an amazing person.

I hope you're enjoying heaven as much as you enjoyed earht. As you smiled on Earth..... you are smiling in heaven.

Gina Hallinan
friend of Laurie's

July 5, 2006

Happy Birthday Baby. I miss you soo, sooo incredibly much. I wonder what we would have done today? You would be 31. I remember when you turned 21!! I know one thing, I would be so happy to be in your arms and by your side every second of the day, of my life! A part of my soul is with you. My whole world surrounds you and I don't think this pain will ever go away. You would be so excited to know that Owen is crawling and standing, he's got 2 bottom teeth and a top one and is such a good eater. Andrew potty trained hisself and took Ethan's spot in Ms Jennifer's class and Ethan moved up to Pre-K with Ms Celia! Dammit Baby you would be so proud. I am trying so HARD! You were supposed to be here! We miss you so much, everybody misses you so much. Thank you for all you gave us. I LOVE YOU. I NEED YOU.

Laurie, wife

July 5, 2006

Hi Kyle. The whole gang is off to the river tomorrow. It's definitely not going to be the same without you, but it will be in memory of you. But I think the part I will never forget is when you drove your boat intentionally into a wave at night so that I would get soaking wet in my pjs last summer. Don't try and tell me it was an accident. ( ; I'm sure nobody will forget about that. That memory used to make me mad, but now it makes me smile. Thanks for those memories. Please watch over us. We all love you.

Darcy
Friend

June 22, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Ballard, especially his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading all the reflections left for Kyle, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Kyle's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Kyle's life was about so much more than the way he died. Kyle will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Ballard, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 6, 2006

I think that lovely smile of yours must really light up Heaven even more brightly.May G-d Bless you and your family.

May 26, 2006

Kyle, I could not figure out why you have been on my mind all day today. I mean of course you are on my mind everyday, but especially today. Then I figured out that today is the 24th. Three months? It feels more like 3 years. I miss you buddy. I wish you were here with all of us. I'm definitely going to miss our summer time together. I know that you are watching over us. Love and Friendship Always.

Darcy

May 25, 2006

Dear Kyle~
I had the opportunity to meet your mother last night. She spoke of you with such love and pride. I am honored to know a bit about you and your family through her words.

I know you are surrounded by love.

Jan Stoker

May 11, 2006

To The Ballard Family: I would like to express my deepest thoughts and prayers to Kyle's wife, three sons, and other friends including the Pasadena Police Family. I lost my best friend and fellow police officer Nathan Laurie EOW 7/29/04 and it still doesn't seem real. While there is no words I can say to comfort you for your loss, just know that Officer Ballard made a positive impact in so many lives that he touched. Officer Ballard served in an honorable and noble profession. Stay strong and keep the course until you are reunited one glorious day.

Chris Cook
Arlington Texas Police

May 10, 2006

Kyle,
Please know that you are a hero to so many. Know that you are prayed for and missed constantly. May you rest in eternal peace.

May 6, 2006

To the family of Kyle Ballard.. I am deeply saddened by your lose. I did not have the privilege of meeting Officer Ballard. But I have heard only positive things and happy reflections about him. I truly believe that his spirit and love for his job will carry on in the department. I only wish I had an opportunity to meet such a wonderful person...

Christina Bergstrom, Dispatcher Trainee
Pasadena Police Department

April 26, 2006

I am twenty one years old and have lived in Pasadena all my life and I thank you for having kept me and my family safe. Hopefully now the community of Pasadena can return the favor. God bless you and your beautiful young family. May your soul rest knowing that you were and are loved and have done all that any human being can come on this earth and hope to do: you made a difference.

My eternal gratitude,

Katie

Katie

April 22, 2006

We are deeply saddened by Kyle's death. None of us are ever prepared for this sad loss. All we can do is reflect on the goodness of the person Kyle became. From his father, Russ and from Kyle's wife, Laurie, Kyle's true character was that of a very good man. We will see Kyle again in heaven where there will be no sadness and where life is forever. May God bless Russ, Laurie, the boys and the family.

Jim and Patricia
Manhattan Beach resident

April 19, 2006

And the sun comes up without you; it just doesn't know you're gone...you are loved and missed by family and friends. Thank you for your dedication...Shalom Aleichem...

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.

April 7, 2006

Kyle,

I had the honor and the opportunity to work with you at Pasadena PD. I still remember when you were fresh (green) out of the academy and you were walking the police hallways with a smile even though were scared of your FTO.... Anyhow, here Santa Monica you were recognized as a great person and a great police officer.

God Bless your family.

Always in my thoughts,.
David Alonso, SMPD

Forensic Specialist
Santa Monica PD

April 6, 2006

To my son,
In the weeks since your death I have thought of you every day. It was not until your death that I realized what I had helped create. Several people have told me that I walk like you, use my hands the same as you, and even talk like you. Although my sense of humor is different from yours I see the same maniacal focus in the jokes that you played on your colleagues. I have no regrets on my raising of you, you demonstrated, in one of the harshest environments known, that honor, courage and honesty are worthwhile characteristics. Rest assured that your family, both biological and police “have your back” and Laurie and the boys will have all the support that is humanly possible to give. I miss you every day and you continue to be in my prayers. I know I will never understand in this life why you died, but I know that wondrous, even miraculous events will come as a result of God’s plan. I am not angry, I accept what has happened, as you would say “it is what it is and nothing can change the situation”. I know I will see you again in heaven and I pray for peace and healing of my heart until that time.

Russ Ballard
Father

Russ Ballard
father

April 3, 2006

I just want to say that my prayers go out to the family of Kyle and the memebers of the Pasadena Police Department. As an Immigration Agent, I frequently go to the Pasadena station and when I heard about Kyle, it hit home. A law enforcement officer knows the risk day in and day out, and by going out there every day, he is a true hero. Kyle you'll always be in our prayers and I know you'll be missed.

Immigration Enforcement Agent Robert Dee
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

April 1, 2006

This hits home hard not just because I'm a fellow police officer, but I'm a 33 year old long distance runner as well. I have no doubt that you'll be missed, and I want to offer my thoughts and prayers for your family, friends, and fellow officers.

Officer Marcus Moore
Department of Veteran's Affairs

March 28, 2006

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU!
Ethan asked "Why did Daddy's heart stop working?" He said "Maybe Daddy ate too much candy." I told him that I don't know why, maybe God needed Daddy. Daddy is very proud of you and Andrew and Owen. They are wondering who is protecting the house. I told them that we have so many people who love us and love them and that lots of people are protecting us and making sure we are safe. Thank you so, so, much.

Laurie Ballard
wife

March 27, 2006

Laurie...I heard about your loss and have not been able to stop thinking about you and your boys since. I am so sorry for what has happened and we pray for you daily. Your family picture is on Darcy's fridge and your family truly is beautiful...your loss must be unbearable. Please draw on the support, prayers and love of those around you during this time. I hear you are an amazingly strong, wonderful woman and mother; your boys are so blessed to be in your home and care. God bless you and we'll keep you in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Take good care of yourself...

kristie

March 26, 2006