Pasadena Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, February 24, 2006
Reflections for Police Officer Kyle Russell Ballard
Those of us that know Kyle will remember him as a caring individual with a tremendous loyalty to family and friends. I was a childhood friend of his. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ballards during this difficult time. The legacy he leaves on a personal and professional level will never be forgotten!
Jennifer Gates-Sumulong
February 28, 2006
Kyle,
For the two years I have been here I can honestly what a pleasure it has been to know and work with you. Your an amazing man and partner. I will never forget your smile, love for life and love for your family and friends. Rest easy and know you will always be remembered.
Police Officer Jaime Robison
Pasadena
February 28, 2006
Kyle,
Your dedication and leadership will sorely be missed. My condolences go out to your family. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Rich Padilla, Officer
Pasadena PD
February 28, 2006
Kyle,
You will be missed by all your brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Your smile and friendly personality was contagious and you made those around you smile in return. You touched so many lives by being yourself. You are in a better place now, so go in peace my friend. May god bless you and your family. I will see you in my prayers.
Terrie
Detective II Terrie Illslely
Los Angeles Police Department
February 28, 2006
Kyle -
Words can't express the sadness and loss I feel over your passing. Although we never worked an A car together, never even worked that closely together - you were such a great guy and a true joy to be around. Your jokes and laughter, your humility, your ability to make everything seem so effortless - was not only inspiring, it made me seek you out for conversation every time I saw you. You really were one of the most wonderful all-around guys I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always upbeat, always full of laughter and positive energy - you were just the best. I'm glad they posted a picture of you smiling - and not the solemn faced pictures that you always took with the SWAT team. In fact, I can't ever recall a time when you didn't have that big old Kyle Ballard grin on your face. I will forever remember you that way, laughing and joking, and talking proudly about your boys - and how cool they were. You just beamed every time you mentioned them.
I will of course remember Kyle as a great cop - one of the hard chargers - one of the "go to" guys. But it is my memory of Kyle as a father, and as a friend that makes this loss so unbearable. You will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Your life has touched us all. Until we see you again my friend....
Shannon
Officer Shannon Reece
Pasadena Police Dept.
February 28, 2006
God Bless you wife and kids. May you run the race in Heaven.
Officer Paladino/1765
Colorado Springs PD
February 28, 2006
Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.
Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department
February 28, 2006
Kyle,
You were a dear friend to all of us at PPD. Knowing you only five short years, I treasure that friendship. You have enriched all our lives. You were truly a respected friend and one of Pasadena's finest officers. We love and miss you. Bless you and your family.
Leigh Grapenthien
PPD, Volunteer
Leigh Grapenthien, Volunteer
Pasadena Police Department
February 28, 2006
Kyle,
You have truly blessed all of our lives simply by knowing you. You have been the PERFECT Case Agent and I wish they were all just a little like you. I harbor deep sadness and pain for your wife and those three great boys. You are truly a special person to be missed, and you will me missed greatly!
CIS Lana Subingsubing
LA CLEAR
February 28, 2006
Dear Ballard Family
Kyle's life has made me a better and stronger man and for that I am thankful. Kyle was a honorable man, good and fun friend, a true warrior, and I will always cherish the times we spent together. Kyle and the Ballard family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Det. M. Ortiz
Pasadena PD
February 28, 2006
There are no words that can adequately describe the greatness of this man. A fearless crime fighter, a devoted family man, and a TRUE FRIEND. Kilo, you always had my back. It is now my turn to step up and make sure I have your family's back. You rest now my brother and know that your family will be taken care of. Someday we will go 10-8 again in the "Big Body." Until then, like you always told me, "I will catch you up later."
Officer Roger Roldan
Pasadena P.D.
February 28, 2006
I was friends with Kyle in high school. His boyish laugh and sense of humor is always what I will remember about Kyle. It does not surprise me he chose a career of helping and protecting others - that was Kyle. My prayers go to his wife and sons, his parents and sister and his friends at the Pasadena Police Department. May you rest in peace.
Christina
February 28, 2006
I remember Kyle and very happy that I got to really know him. He left a great impression on me, because he never let anything get to him. Even in those moments he dreaded he did what he had to do, he did his job and he did it well. Without a doubt Kyle was a Great Cop, but he was a greater man, and that is the person I am always going to feel sad when I think of him and remember that grin when he smiled. Kyle Ballard will be missed, and missed by many good friends and family. Cheers to you my Brother, Kyle!
Victor Duarte, CIS II
CA Department of Justice
February 28, 2006
Kyle will surely missed. He was a wonderful person who had a passion for his work and for his family. His death is absolutely tragic and inconceivable at such a young age. It was an honor to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and 3 sons.
Love, Liz Davis
Liz Davis
February 28, 2006
You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!
Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI
February 28, 2006
This trend recently of our officers losing thier lives due to training is very disturbing. May the Lord be with the family and co-workers as they try to make since of this. Someone so young just doing his job, doing what he was told to do, it don't make sense. Our thoughts are with the family and co-workers and the City of Pasadena and a greatful nation will forever be in you debt.
Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
February 28, 2006
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Kyle Ballard, and the Pasadena P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Ballard, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
February 28, 2006
May God Bless Officer Ballard's family as we keep them in our thougts and prayers everyday. Ballard, you will not be forgotten.
Psalm 23
Daniel Zeitouian, Former Cadet
Pasadena Police Department
February 28, 2006
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help us find your smile again Kyle.
It just takes a little darkness for us to see the stars, and whole lifetime to reach them. God's on your side.
med retired officer / Maricela L.
Pasadena P.D.
February 28, 2006
Having only recently become an addition to the department; I just met Kyle a few weeks ago when he came to the team that overlaps mine. In a very short time of being around him, we spoke about life on the job and shared laughs. He came up to me in 18 one day and said, "Hey you're new right?" with a giant smile on his face. That one simple greeting led to a conversation I will not soon forget.
You could see that he wanted to know the people he worked with because they were his second family. His love for this job and his zest for living were immediatley apparent. He made a significant impression on me in a very short time. That is just a small testament to who he is and what he lived for.
I cannot express my symapthy enough for his loving wife and three young children. Kyle's untimely passing is a great loss for those who were close to him and for those few that never really had the chance. God bless you and your family.
Officer Russo
Pasadena PD
February 28, 2006
Rest in peace Kyle. Thanks from all of us for your years of loyal service trying to help make our community a better place. Even though we knew you only briefly, you touched us all. May God bless you and your family.
Volunteer Services Steering Committee
Pasadena Police Department
Gordon Pfeiffer
Pasadena Police Department
February 28, 2006
Kyle, your enduring love and passion for life will live on through those of us who knew you best! Rest assured we will ALWAYS be there to look after Laurie, Ethan, Andrew and Owen. So rest Kyle, we will always love you!
Cpl. Bobby Crees
Pasadena Police Department
February 27, 2006
Kyle,
words cannot express the void I've been feeling since you've left us. I sit here and think "if only you would have not been the nice guy you were; if only you wouldn't have been so humble; if only you wouldn't have connected on such a personal level with all the other officers that share a family life and the joys of fatherhood; if only you wouldn't have been such an inspiration to other people, then I could cope so much better with you leaving."
I cannot imagine how your wife must feel, but rest assured, we the Pasadena Police Dept. will always be there for her and your children.
Ofc. J. Pandya PPD
Officer J. Pandya
Pasadena P.D
February 27, 2006
God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Ballard. Thank you for your service.
mjw643
February 27, 2006
Kyle, You were one of a kind brother!!! A true warrior! You will be deeply missed and never forgotten! Rest in Peace.
Ofcr. Craig Blumenthal
PPD
February 27, 2006