Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!

Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Much love Kyle, much love.

Officer Michael & Karla Gligorijevic
Pasadena Police

March 3, 2006

Dear Kyle:
You are very much missed by everyone at Pasadena PD and the City of. I didn't know you well. But whenever I showed up at a movie job, I could always count on you to be professional and supportive to all who visited the location, making the neighbors and film crews feel warmly welcomed. My sincere sympathy to your family and everyone at PD.

Ariel Penn
City of Pasadena Filming & Events Office

March 3, 2006

Kyle,
I met you when I first started with the PPD five years ago and each time I had the chance to speak with you, I always walked away laughing or smiling. Thank you for pushing me to finish up that last lap around the Bowl. It is a moment I will never forget. It was so typical of you, always looking to help others.

Officer David Duran
Pasadena PD

March 2, 2006

Kyle,
It was a great pleasure to work with you. Your work ethic, dedication and great personality made you stick out amongst the others. I will always remember you and your boyish smile.
God bless you and your family.
I will rest easy knowing you are taking care of your family at home and at the PPD from the heavens above.
Rest in Peace....Until we meet again!

Dispatch
Pasadena PD

March 2, 2006

Kyle,
My friend, there are no words to express the sadness I feel at this moment. I will miss our deep conversations about family life and the jokes we made about our farm animals. Kyle, there was never a meeting when you didn't put a smile on my face or made me laugh. You are a true HERO who was never too busy to stop for conversation or a quick "Hello." My prayers are with you and your family. You will be deeply missed. Until we meet again....

Officer Kim Baecker and Family
Pasadena PD

March 2, 2006

Although I worked alongside of Kyle for 3 years, Im sorry that I didn't get to know him as well as I should have. I do remember he was a go getter and was always smiling. When I lateraled to Anaheim PD, it was Kyle along with the rest of my brothers and sisters at PPD that I missed the most.

May God bless you, your family and all my brothers and sisters at PPD.

Mo

Officer Glenn Marumoto
Anaheim PD

March 2, 2006

Laurie and family,

Although my family and I didn't know Kyle very well, we know that you loved him very much. I especially remember when you met him at Cal Poly, and how competitive the two of you were in the math course you took together. I truly believe it was love at first sight.

We are deeply sorry for your family's loss, and wish you well as you recover from this tragedy.

Julie Alonzo and family
Friends of California

March 2, 2006

Kyle and Family,
You will be missed by both your family and your extended law enforcement family. Many of the reflections refer to your contagious smile and friendly personality. That is what I remember most about you during the three years that we were working at Pasadena together.
It is a quick conversation on the second floor that comes to mind. It was when I was working light duty after my injury. My day was not going well. I had just found out that I would most likely have to retire, I was hurting bad both physically and emotionally. I was down in the dumps. I ran into Kyle and there was that clasic Kyle "Smile." He asked me how I was doing and we spoke for just minute or so. His smile and his encouraging words were what was needed at the time. This minute or so conversation lifted me up from a very low point. I couldn't help but smile remembering how Kyle helped me without even knowing what he did.
My prayers go out to both of Kyle's families during this emotional time.

Wayne Gidley Retired Officer
Pasadena Police Department

March 2, 2006

Hi,
>
>My name is Krysta Whiteaker. I live in Washington and i am a student
of
>the father of one of the recent officers that passed away, officer
Kyle
>Ballard. I just wanted to say that i'm sorry for your loss and that I
>hope that you can tell his family that im sorry, and may God be with
them
>durning this time of sadness. Thank you so much!
>
>Krysta Whiteaker

krysta whiteaker

March 2, 2006

As a member of the CHP I can feel your departments pain and suffereing right now. May God bless and ease the pain of your family, friends and department. We are a better state because of your commitment to excellence.

C. Falkowski, Officer
CHP

March 1, 2006

***** Im Free ****
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.

A part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but God calls us all one by one, the chain will link again.

A million times we've needed you,
a million times we've cried.
If love could have only saved you,
you never would have died.

The Lord be with you and May you Rest in Peace.

Kyle, your kind heart and warm smile will be missed but it will never be forgotten. Till we meet again... Mary

Officer Mary Hooker
Pasadena Police Department

March 1, 2006

You served your country with great dignity. God bless

East Palo Alto Police Department

March 1, 2006

Rest in peace..HEROES LIVE FOREVER!

Dale Baecker
Parking Enforcement Officer Ex-explorer Pasadena P.D

March 1, 2006

May God Bless the Peacekeepers and their families. Thank you, Officer Ballard, for keeping US safe. Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

March 1, 2006

I don't know if I've ever been this saddened, over such a loss. I can find some comfort in knowing that as God called for Kyle to take his place in heaven, he was surrounded by loving friends determined to keep him for just a little while more...despite our grief and overwhelming sense of loss, he is in a better place. I must believe this!!

Captain Wendell Eaton

March 1, 2006

Kyles smiling face is one I will never forget. Kyles sense of calm, humor, curiosity and respect for his fellow officers distinguishes him among his peers. Kyle was real. And I know his greatest aspiration was to be a great husband and father. Kyle brother, you always took the time to say hello and catch up on the latest, and you never ever forgot to smile. You left this earth far too soon for all of us to understand the reasons why, but I know you're already sharing your smile in heaven. I'll miss you, we'll all miss you. Rest In Peace brother.

Reserve Officer Paul W. Nelson
Pasadena PD

March 1, 2006

My heart is broken at the news of Kyle's passing. My condolences go out to his wife, children and his parents and sister. I want the family to know that my memory of Kyle and his infectious personality matches the picture above. He was a charmer! We met and had a meal together at his sister Diana's wedding. I will keep all the family in my prayers and my tears join theirs in this tremendous and shocking loss. May God make His presence known to each one.

Lovingly, Gloria Graham

March 1, 2006

Hey Kyle- Recently thought about what a great time I had with you and Mike in Sacramento. Thunder Valley steaks and a bit of three-card poker! It was a pleasure to know you, if only for a few days. My smiling brother in blue-talking about the love for your wife and children. One of the guys I thought truely made people think that cops are allllllright. Thank you for your influence and brief, but distinct friendship. My thoughts are with you, your family and your grieving department. God bless.

Corporal Darci Mix
Pacifica Police Department

March 1, 2006

1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.
4 For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.
Rom 13:1-4 NKJV

I hear that U.S. Marines guard the gates to Heaven but Cop's patrol the streets. Hope to see you when I get there, Bro.

Cpl. Ruben Chavira (Retired)
Pasadena P. D.

March 1, 2006

so sorry for your devastating loss....may God be with you. You, Kyle and your children will be in my heart....as I have a LEO and 4 kids, too.

wife
RPD

February 28, 2006

Kyle, not only was it an honor to work with you as narcotic investigator, It was the great times we had talking about ski boats and family trips to glamis that I already miss... May god bless your family and I look forward to talking to you again someday.

Special Agent Jeff Aleman
CA DOJ

February 28, 2006

Dear Kyle,
I can't believe you're gone! As I read all the other great reflections in this memorial... I see two things that everyone mentions when they think of you; your smile and laughter. You touched everyone, including me.
I want to go back in time... back to Thursday when I saw you in class. I want to go back to our conversation that morning. Even then you were the same ole Kyle I have always known... smiling, laughing and going out of your way to say hi, even after I told you I needed coffee... you laughed at me(with that great laugh of yours) and pointed me in the right direction. I want to go back in time and hug you, talk to you longer and tell you what a great person you are.
Words can not express how much you will be missed or how much I will miss you. God bless you Kyle and hopefully someday when we see each other again you can point me in the right direction again when I need help. I'm sure you'll have a big smile on your face.

Marie Sell
Pasadena PD

February 28, 2006

Kyle-

You are one of the greatest men I have ever known; a natural born leader. Not only were you the epitome of what every officer should strive to be, you were a father every child deserves to have.

You blessed the hearts of all that met you. Your smile and thoughtfulness was unwavering no matter who crossed your path.

You were a true WARRIOR in every sense of the word and you blessed all of us with your kind heart.

Most of all, you and Laurie blessed the world with three beautiful sons that will surely grow to have your kind heart and fierce competative spirit that made you the person that everyone loved.

Art

Art Chute and Family
Pasadena PD

February 28, 2006

With only a little over a year on with the department you made me feel like one of the guys and for that I truly Thank You. It was an honor to have worked by your side for the past month.

May God bless you and your family!

Vic

Officer Victor Ontiveros
Pasadena PD

February 28, 2006

For those who did not know Kyle, let me say that he truly had the "IT FACTOR" and what an infectious smile. You couldn't help but smile right back and find yourself in a better place.
Kyle will "truly" be missed by all, but his spirit will live on in all of us!

Rest in Peace my friend till we meet again before our Heavenly Father.

Cathy & Bob
PPD - Dets

February 28, 2006