Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
-George Orwell

DSN 279
Collinsville Police Dept.

June 23, 2008

Happy Father's Day Grandpa!! We love you!!

Will, Tyler, and Maddie
Your Grandchildren

June 15, 2008

this was a very sad day for our fair town
officer talbot will be deeply missed
this happened not far from my home
god bless his soul and his surviving family
god bless all the officer who endanger their lives to protect ours

tony/citizen
concerned citizen

January 16, 2008

"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 7, 2008

I was just thinking about the good old days and thought I had better pay a visit. That horrible night seems just like yesterday as I can recite word for word of that night. I know you are patroling the highways up in heaven and look down on your family and smile! Rest in peace Stanley!

Jared M. Hawkinson
Former TC IL State Police Dist 7

September 30, 2007

G-d bless

June 23, 2007

Thinking of you today and what would have been. You would be so proud of your kids. Both are outstanding police officers and kind, compassionate, people. They are wonderful parents and your grandchildren have strong Talbot looks. All is well 7-4, rest in peace.

June 23, 2007

REST IN PEACE SGT,YOU DID YOUR TO THE END. SIX YEARS FOR KILLING A POLICEMAN. I THOUGHT WHERE I USE TO WORK D.C. WAS RUN BY A BUNCH OF LEFTIST PINKOS. IT WAS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT ILLINIOS HAS BECOME.

bob
retired

February 13, 2007

In loving memory of M/S Stanley
Talbot: We are at the 2 year mark and I hope it has gotten easier for
your family and friends. You died
such a violent death and you were
so close to retirement after serving
faithfully for so many years. Even
with the passage of time your memory will not be erased and our hats are off to you for your dedicated
service. May God continue to be
close to all those still grieving. We
honor you today for your supreme
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 23, 2005

You were another Warrior that was brought home on his shield after battle. I wanted to stop in and say that you will never be forgotten by the Blue Family nor your own family and friends. May God be with you and watch over your family. Should run into my son Michael, please tell him I love him and miss him.

Robert Gordon, Father of Chicago Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief Robert Gordon, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

December 6, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten by your police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 4, 2004

7-4
Another year has past since you were taken from us. You live on in our minds and in our hearts. We will never forget.

Illinois State Police

June 23, 2004

Remembering you on your anniversary. Didn’t know so many were lost on 6/23 until one of our own was lost. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

June 23, 2004

Happy Father's Day, Dad. I love you.

June 20, 2004

Tomorrow is Illinois Police Office Memorial Day. We miss you. You will never be forgoton.

Illinois State Police

May 5, 2004

Stan you were my friend and classmate at the training institute at the University of Illinois during the spring and summer of 1973. I will always remember you as the one who should have won the "Earl H. Warren" award, because your entire career you were truly the example what a Police Officer should be. Stan you are a hero, and my thoughts a prayers are with your family, and co-workers.

Special Agent Dennis W. Haley
Florida Department of Law Enforcement

March 20, 2004

It is so hard to think that you were taken from us 2 years ago today. I know Jenny and I will never forget that horrible night, but we still chuckle as we think about the good ole "Stan Talbot" way of doing things.

We also know that you would be very proud of your daughter Dyan. We can sure tell that she is a product of your policing methods!

Rest in peace "7-4"

TCCT Jared Hawkinson
Illinois State Police District 7

Stan I knew you as a wonderful person who I will always look to,and look up to.Everyone who knew you will miss you.My heart felt prayers go out to you and your family.Be at peace and may god continue to give your family strength,and peace.
Rest easy.

Anonymous

I am so sorry for the family of this faithful servant of the people.........It is a shame that one person did not show a police officer the respect he deserves....they have names for people like that........they call them COWARDS.

Honor and respect to MSgt. Talbot...his Family.....and The Illinois State Police.

S.A. Wilson

I was working patrol in Henry County the night M/S Talbot was taken from us. I remember hearing radio traffic from the detail he was working. Then all of a sudden things got crazy... I just knew something went horribly wrong. I found out sometime later that M/S Talbot was killed.
I have worked several details with M/S Talbot as well as assisting him with accidents, etc. He would always tell me "be careful out there". He was, and still is an inspiration to me and many other Officers that had the privilege of working with him. Rest in Peace Brother...
May God be with LaDonna and Dyan during their tours of duty.

Deputy Glenn Hampton
Henry County Sheriff's Office

I still look for you to walk through the door and come into radio. You are the john wayne of the illinois state police and I am proud to have worked with you and have you as a friend. 7-4 Rock Island you are 402

Anonymous

Stan I miss you and I'm sorry I wasn't there. Dyan will carry the legacy you left. I'm just now starting my law enforcement career, and I hope you protect me, and all other officers. I pray for you, your wife, and your daughter. MRH

Anonymous

M/Sgt. Talbot you answered every call given to you even this, the toughest one of your career, from a higher power but always with a smile and a great attitude.

Thanks for being a great role model for many young troopers. Your final 402.

Anonymous

Stan

We miss you so much. To say that things are not the same without you is an understatement. I cannot and will not ever be able to forget working the night you died. We did all we could to help you but it all happened so fast and it was over before we even knew what was happening to you. I am so sorry.

I only got to work with you for my one short year here so far, but I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful memories. You would be so proud of Dyan. She's half way done at the academy now and will be coming here to district 7. I know you're watching over all of us and are smiling down with your big grin. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for being a great friend and boss. I will always remember you.

Telecommunicator Jennifer Dixon
Illinois State Police District 7

To the family of Stanley Talbot, we will keep the memory of Stanley alive in our heart. May his spirit always ride along side with us in the wind.

Illinois Police & Fire Motorcycle Assoc.