Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Talburt.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2021

I went to the Oregon Police Academy with Robert and we became friends. He was admired by all in our class. I remember getting a phone call that he was involved in a fatal crash and to this day feel the gut punch. I and another officer from my agency attended his funeral, my first officer line of duty funeral. Rest easy Robert.

Sgt.Dean Sawyer Ret.
Newport Oregon Police

December 8, 2019

Bob Talburt was my brother in-law. I will forever remember that dark morning when we were notified. His memorial was so touching, with so many law enforcement agencies honoring him. He would be so proud of his 6-year old daughter at the time, who is now a Veteranarian with a beautiful daughter. I will miss his sense of humor, but look forward to Heaven when we will all be together again.

Melissa Olds
SisterIn-law - and worked for WA Co Sheriff's Office

October 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 14, 2011

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 15, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 8, 2007

Bob,
I think of you often. You had the greatest smile. You were kind to everyone you met. I was on duty the awful night you were killed. Even to this day I can remember every moment between the time you were killed and when our shift ended at 6:00am. We all spent many sleepless nights and shed many, many tears. I lost my husband - Washington County Sheriff's Office Detective Randy Nunnenkamp suddenly and unexpectedly on June 6, 2006. Randy was an amazing and gifted child sex abuse detective. I know you are together in Heaven. People tell spouses to move on - but I know first hand that is not possible. There is no such thing as closure. We must redefine our lives and learn how to best live with circumstances that require us to create new paths. I remain grateful for all the support I continue to receive from my law enforcement family.

God Bless all law enforcement officers and their families. I pray for your safety.

Mary Nunnenkamp
Former 9-1-1 Supervisor

November 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

May 22, 2005

It seems a short time ago that we were young men on graveyard together. Now, as I near retirement, old friend, I still see your smile and hear your "Hiya buddy". You are missed and admired, Bob, and one of the finest people I was ever blessed to share friendship. I know you are in good hands. God bless.

Sgt. Scott Ryon
Washington County Sheriff's Office

April 13, 2005

Even after 20 yr. your memory is still fresh and I thank God for that. As my brother in-law, you would be proud to know that after 26 yr. as a fireman I have traded my retirement to become a chaplain in the office you served in. Thankyou for loving my sister and being a loving father to your daughter.
Paul

Chaplain Paul Olds
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office

March 23, 2005

Like Mark you were killed in a auto acc. Doing what you loved. No one is ever dead as long as someone remembers I will always remember. Rest in peace brother. God be with you and your family..

Paul S
Friend of Fallen Officer.. Mark A Whitehead EOW 2/26/93

August 12, 2004