Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am a recruit in class 480-05 and admire your courage and what you did for law enforcement. You will be missed and I hope your legacy in which your daughter carries is as distinguished as yours. I have had the opportunity to be here at ISPA and she has shown me how to overcome adversity just by her presence. You would be proud.

Patrolman Michael Newman
Waukegan Police

Thanks for being a great shift commander and friend

Anonymous

SGT.Talbot,I am 2 weeks away from starting my career in law enforcement.Am i scared yes i can honestly say that.I recently rode with an agency in central illinois and you were on all the officers minds at the shift change,i never felt more upset in my life to hear an officer went down in the line of duty.Sgt Talbot you will always be in my memories when i am on the job.Thank you for your service.Even though i did not know ya,you will be forever missed you will survive in my memory.with LOVE to the family. mike

Master Sergeant Stanley W. Talbot holds a special place in our hearts and memories as we gratefully remember his 26 years of answering the call to "serve and protect" his community. He stood as our "shield" in preserving our peace and safety at all cost. Many of the Peace Officer & First Responder Prayer Partners are from the law enforcement and first responder families. His loss is felt deeply and our tears are genuine. Our prayers are sent to his fellow officers and to his wonderful family. We pray for their healing and join in their anticipation of one day seeing him again in God's glorious kingdom. May these words encourage and give peace:
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
"God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9 (NLT)
God bless each of you as you walk God's "beat." You are most special and appreciated and you remain in our prayers.

Vonda Mailen
Peace Officer & First Responder Prayer Partners International

To the family of MS Talbot, our hearts ache with yours, our eyes cry with yours, may god bless you, and I am very very sorry for your loss.

Anonymous

There is no possible way to describe the tragedy suffered.I can only extend my heartfelt grief to Master Seargent Talbot's family and Co-Workers.Though I never had the pleasure of knowing him,a little piece of us all passes away whenever one of us does.Good luck and God bless.

Patrolman Scott Harris #273
Cicero Police Department

On May 22, 2001 I attended a Mothers Against Drunk Driving banquet where recognition was given to area officers. M/Sgt. Talbot received special recognition from MADD. During that presentation, MADD read a letter from District 7 commander stating that M/Sgt. Talbot often volunteered to work roadside safety checks and had shown superior dedication to the fight against drunk driving. M/Sgt. Talbot is a true hero who gave the ultimate sacrafice while trying to fight drunk driving and other related offenses at a roadside safety check. The driver will be caught Stan, we will search the ends of the earth for him.

Darren Gault
East Moline Police Department

With deep sadness our thoughts are with officer Talbots family.


The Hudson Police Department.

Officer Ben Stultz

Patrolman Ben Stultz
Hudson Police Department, IL

May God Bless Master Sergeant Talbot,his family and friends.

Trooper Brent Lies (K-93)
Kansas Highway Patrol

You served well Trooper. Keep a watchful eye over your brothers in blue. May your service and sacrafice never be forgotten.

Anonymous
Washington State Patrol

To the family and friends of Master Sergeant Talbot my sincere feelings of sympathy. Rejoice in the time you were given with Stan and trust that God has a reason for his being a martyr. From one trooper to another...I salute your courage and your service. God bless you on your reward in heaven.

Chris Bauer
KHP 52

Trooper Chris Bauer
Kansas Highway Patrol

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends of Msgt Talbot and the Illinois State Police. It's sad to hear of such a needless death of another member of our family and a true hero.
God bless you Master Sergeant W. Talbot.

Police Officer. Walter Duran
U.S Postal Police (Postal Inspection Service)

Sgt.Talbot is a hero in everyones eyes. He served his community faithfully as a law enforcement officer for over 20 years and helped a lot of people. He was obviously a very brave man to be in law enforcement. It is a very difficult thing to get thru losing a loved one, only with Gods peace and knowing he is in a far better place now, and time will help heal the deepest of the wound.

Sgt.Talbots heroism will never be forgotten and shouldnt be.

Randy Rogers
Son of Harold L. Rogers
Terre Haute, In. Police Dept.
Killed in line of duty 6-16-84

Randy Rogers

It's a day I hate to hear of. My heart and prayers are with Master Sergeant Talbot's family and dear friends. M.S. Talbot performed an honorable task not many wish to deal with. M.S. Talbot will be forever remembered in our hearts. I give my heart felt remorse to his family and hope only positive events are to follow. God bless.

Patrolman John Simon
Columbia, IL P.D.

To the family of Master Sergeant Talbot, my thoughts and prayers are with you durring this most difficult time. Master Sergeant is now safe in Gods arms guarding those gates of Heaven. We will one day be reunited.. Peace be with you..

Joseph Caragiulo
Miami Police (retired)

"A Police Officer's Prayer"

When I am needed for duty God,
and someone has to call,
give me strength to save a life,
or soften someone's fall.

If neighbours need a helping hand
or just a friendly pat,
fill my heart with love—
so I can give them that.

God, stay by my side
with your holy light
and guide my footsteps so that
I may do all things right.

I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me,
to guard my every neighbour
and protect his property.

At the end of each day
let me look back and find,
that I fulfilled my job proudly
with a satisfied mind.

And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life;
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

~Unknown

New Zealand Police

Stan was one of the nicest, fairest, caring men you'd ever meet. I grew up around Stan and the other Troopers my dad worked with. Stan will can and never will be replaced.

Pete Miles
Son Of Retired Senior Trooper Larry Miles #1594

There are many ways a police Officer can die while on duty.Most Deaths are due to the Automoble in one way or another.Im sure everyone will help Stans family get thru this terrible tragedy. Please Pray for his Family. Kenny

Deputy Sheriff Keny Hetrick
Ottawa county Sheriff Dept

Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Trooper Talbot, I'm sure I know why he put on his uniform every day and went to work. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues. Special prayers are sent to his wife & daughter who work for ISP as well. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Take care of one another. Godspeed Master Sergeant!

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department Hammond, IN

I was saddened to hear about your loss. I heard about it this morning from a police officer friend of mine. Nothing I can say or do will bring him back. But please know that others feel for you and will play their part in ensuring that offenders like the one who took Stan's life away will not get away with it.

Laura L. Scarry
formerly with Lake Forest, IL Police Department

To the family of Master Sergeant Talbot, my thoughts and prayers goes out to you. My heart is in pain for you.

God Bless you all

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept., Florida
E.O.W. 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Sgt. Talbots family and fellow officers. May god bless you all in your time of sorrow and give you the strength you need.

Officer T. Lemus
McAllen ISD PD, McAllen, TX

I cannot believe the horrible news I just read. It's been many, many years since I worked with Sgt Talbot at District 5 but I still remember his ID #1989 and car number was an unmarked green 5-70.
My prayers are with the the family and all the police everywhere. I also pray the murderer is captured and someday people realize the ultimate sacrifice police everywhere make for them.
God bless you all.

(Previous) Dispatcher, Diane M. Kezerle
Illinois State Police - District 5

We give to those of you close to Master Sergeant Stanley Talbot, our sincere condolences remembering you in our prayers and thoughts.

Also, we continue to remember each other (fellow officers) as we carry out the mission: "To protect and to serve."

May each of you go with God as you cherish the memory of Master Sergeant Talbot.


Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Chaplain, Longview police Department

Chaplain
Longview Police Department (TX)