Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Damon, As I write this, I have just had the hardest day I have experenced since your death. It was Fathers Day. I know that you are with me all the time but I really miss all of the good times we had with each other in the 22 short years of your life. You are remembered every day. As we continue to try to pull our lives back into some kind of normal, we will continue to share your dreams and goals with others. We will also make sure that your nephew Garrett will know you and know what a wonderful caring and giving person you were. You once stated always live life to it's fullest as we do not know what will happen tomarrow and always make time for the little guy" We see this every day when we have young people who knew you come up to us and say "Damon was my best friend".

Damon You were and are my best friend.
Love Dad

Damon,
As I write I am looking at the beautiful pictures of you and your family that Sabrina sent to me. She has become a dear friend in the short time I've known her. I am grateful that I am able to share the love and loss of our brothers with her. Never in a million years would either of us have thought we would lose you guys like this. She is keeping your memory alive with love and grace. Spend some time with Brian and know you two are loved and missed dearly.

"Losing a sibling is like losing a part of ourselves. It touches the core of our identity." M. Bouvard

With love and gratitude,
Carolyn

Carolyn A. Aselton

DEAR BONNIE AND FAMILY I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT AN HONOR IT WAS TO MEET YOU FIRST IN SANTA FE AND THEN IN WASHINGTON. THE LOSS WE ALL SHARE IS GREAT AND WE ALL KNOW OUR FALLEN HEROS ARE WATCHING OVER US FROM HEAVEN. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS DAILY AND HOPE THAT YOU KNOW YOU ARE THOUGHT OF. TAKE CARE OF THAT GEORGOUS LITTLE WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS ERIKA AND DYLAN MITCHELL-OFFICER MITCHELL,GALLUP

ERIKA MITCHELL

DAMON, WE ARE PREPARING TO GO TO WASHINGTON FOR THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL. THIS IS A BITTER SWEET TIME FOR ALL OF US. I AM EXCITED TO GO AND REPRESENT YOU IN WASHINGTON AND TO KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE. I AM ANXIOUS ABOUT THE FEELINGS THAT MIGHT COME TO THE SURFACE WHEN WE ARE THERE. THIS WILL BE A WEEK OF MEMORIES, EMOTION, EXHAUSTION, HAPPINESS, AND TEARS ALL BUNDLED INTO ONE. I CARRY YOU WITH ME ALWAYS AND HOPE I MAKE YOU AS PROUD AS YOU HAVE MADE ME. YOU ARE A SPECIAL GUY AND THAT WILL RADIATE THROUGH ME, LEVI, MOM, DAD, & GARRETT. I MISS YOU DAMON, MORE THAN ANYONE KNOWS. I LOVE YOU LITTLE BROTHER!

SABRINA, SISTER

My precious son, Damon, joined the Lord and became one of our Guardian Angels on Friday, October 19. We had had a glorious day two days prior to the accident and will forever treasure that day together.

It has been 28 weeks since Damon went to be with the Lord, and not a day has gone by without tears and my heart breaking to hear his voice say "good-morning sunshine" to me. Damon had a tender-heart and a sweet spirit. The Lord touched him very intimately during the police academy and carried him through that difficult time. Damon strived to complete the academy and was commissioned and received the honorable Sherman Toller Award.

Damon worked hard, but he also played hard. He was always with one of his many "best friends". He experienced more in his 21 years than many do in a lifetime. He lived his life fully and will always be remembered for his gentle, yet mischievious smile and wink.

Damon was dearly love by his sister, Sabrina, and the two shared a loving relationship. I don't recall the two fussing very often, but I have been told that I have just forgotten their arguing. Sabrina was put in the difficult position to notify our family and loved ones of Damon's death, as well as viewing the body to make the decision if he would be viewed. We know her strength has been tested, and she has come through this horrific time bearing scars that only time can make easier. She has brought joy to us, when it was difficult to smile.

They say time makes it easier, yet I can't say it has. It seems the tears flow easier today, but how we love talking about him daily and telling his 9-month old nephew how much his uncle Damon loved him, and trying to teach Garrett how to say "Uncle Damon, love you!" Garrett will grow up knowing that his Uncle Damon was a fine man that loved being a brother, son, uncle, brother-in-law, grandson, cousin, nephew, and 'best friend' to all.

We will honor Damon and the other fallen officer in two weeks in Washington, D.C. It is going to be an emotional and physically draining time, but one that we feel will provide much support and give us strength to make it through each day of our remaining lives without him.

We love you son, and miss you terribly. We are so proud of you, and the man you became. May God carry us through this time when we don't have the strength to "walk on". God is good, in the midst of our tears, and he continues to use you as a vessel to minister to others. God is so proud of his son.

Until our broken chain is linked together again---Mom

Bonnie Talbott, Mom

This goes out to a very good friend I lost last year. I meet Damon Talbott on August 20,2000 the first day of recruit school. Getting to know Damon was fun but the time was too short. I thought I would get to work with him some day. Damon was the little brother I always wanted. He will always be remembered and I miss him alot every day. I also wanted to say that I love the Talbott Family alot and miss you guys.

PTLM, Gilbert Tfaoya
NMSP

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I can still hear your voice on the phone, telling me all about your last big arrest. I'm very proud of you and proud of everything you stood for. We miss you.

Patrolman Levi Moody
NMDPS/MTD

Damon is being greatly missed. He is a special man who always strived to do his best in all he did. He left behind a mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, and numerous other friends and relatives. Damon loved what he did, and he looked forward to everyday on the job. He will always be remembered and we, his family, will make sure his memory never dies....that his spirit is kept alive. He had a distinctive smile and wink that everyone loved. He was a strong guy...macho...loved to hunt, spear fish, scuba dive, ride horses...but he never left you without a hug or a hand shake. He truly loved life and he lived every moment for right then. Although the pain is great and the void left is deep, we try to find comfort in the fact that Damon is still with us everyday, and he does make his presence known. We love you, Damon!!

Sabrina Moody, Sister

To My Young Friend and Brother, Damon:

I am writing this reflection on February 14th, 2002. Words just don't come so easy when the loss hurts so bad. Without your presence, your laugh, your wink and smile, our office will never be the same again! Beleive me, you will never be forgotten because you are thought of and mentioned on a daily basis......

Since we lost you, your Mother, Father, Sister, Brother-in-law and of course, your Nephew Garrett have been to visit us. What a loving family! And, they are now our family as well!! As your friend and brother, I will make sure that Garrett knows all about his Uncle Damon and what a Great Man he was!!!

You are Loved and Missed...

John A. Roberts, Comm. Supervisor
New Mexico State Police-Roswell

I was one of Officer Talbott's Duty Sergeants in recruit school. I could tell from the beginning he was going to make a fine officer. He spoke to me about why he wanted to join the NMSP and was excited about his new career. He will never be forgotten!

Lieutenant Pete Kassetas
New Mexico State Police

I am 23 years old and a civilian dispatcher for Herts Police In England. I am hoping to become a police officer in the future. I would like to extend my sympathies to Officer Talbotts family and loosing a loved one so early.
I cannot believe he was only 21 years old. SORRY

Gary Frost - Police Civilian
Herts Police (ENGLAND )

I only got to meet Damon once, but we had a great time on special assignment in Silver City. The little that I worked with Damon I could tell that he was a great officer and really loved the job.

I miss you brother!

Patrolman Scott Merrill
New Mexico State Police

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

Talbott family,
My heart and prayers go out to you.

Damon,
You will be missed buddy, but never forgotten.

Wes Davis; U.S. Ranger
U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

All of us within the Chaves County Sheriff's Department wish to express our condolences and deepest sympathy in the death of Patrolman Damon Talbot.

Whether it is in the line of duty or from other causes, the death of an officer, friend and loved one is not easy to accept. I hope that knowing that your department and the family of your officer will be remembered in our prayers will be of some comfort in the days to follow.

Sheriff Patrick R. Jennings
Chaves County Sheriff's Dept

May God be with the family of Patrolman Talbott during this hard time. Patrolman Talbott will always be in the hearts of the lives he touched.

Peace Be with you,

Julie J.

Julie J.

Another hero lost. Another sad day in America,
God bless you and your family.

Police Officer
NYPD

May god be with you and your family Patrolman Talbot. Thank you for the time you gave. You will be missed.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office

Our hearts and prayers go out to Patrolman Talbot,family and friends

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept., Fl
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.