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Vigil honors Cpl. Stephen Ballard in Georgetown
Louise Cummings, widow of slain Delaware State Police Officer Cpl. Stephen Ballard, thanks the crowd for the outpouring of support for her family and the Delaware State Police. DAN COOK PHOTOS
May 2, 2017
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, a retired Delaware State Police captain, shares a moment with Louise Cummings, widow of Delaware State Police Cpl. Stephen Ballard.
Prayer vigil master of ceremonies, Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, welcomes the members of the community gathered for the vigil.
The Rev. John Schutt leads the prayer.
Cpl. Matt Barlow sings the national anthem. DAN COOK PHOTO
Delaware State Police Lt. Michael J. Wheeler salutes during the national anthem.
Popular singer Lori Lee sings “God Bless America.”
Georgetown Mayor Bill West speaks of the good deeds done by Cpl. Stephen Ballard and his service to the community.
Rep. Ruth Briggs King, left, and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf get emotional during “God Bless America.”
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf speaks of the mentoring and the overwhelming legacy of Cpl. Ballard’s good deeds.
Rep. Ruth Briggs King speaks of the honor brought to the community by Cpl. Ballard.
Angela Campo Yerton sings “Let it Be.”
Retired officer Laura Frey from Prince George’s County, Md., said Cpl. Ballard’s death affects everyone.
Slain Georgetown Police Officer Chad Spicer’s godmother, Pat Gordon, gets emotional during the candlelight vigil for Delaware State Police Cpl. Stephen Ballard.
Delaware State Police Maj. Sean Moriarty speaks to the crowd about the service of Cpl. Stephen Ballard.
The Rev. Tony Neal gives the benediction.
The Rev. William Cocco from St. Edmond’s Church in Rehoboth Beach honors Cpl. Ballard at the vigil.
Officer Jason Barry from Delaware State Police Troop 5 honors the fallen officer.
Hundreds of people gathered for the candlelight vigil for Cpl. Stephen Ballard.
Officers from throughout the state gathered for the candlelight vigil.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Stephen Ballard was remembered May 1 at The Circle in Georgetown. Ballard was fatally shot April 26 at a Route 40 Wawa during a check on a suspicious vehicle. Hundreds of people attended to show their support for the Ballard family and the officers who serve in law enforcement throughout the state.
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