Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, 010905

January 31, 2012

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13

PTLM. Andrew Redman
University of Pittsburgh Police Dept.

January 31, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Police Officer William Talbert as well as to the Montgomery County Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Talbert, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 30, 2012

God bless you Officer Talbert. Prayers to your family and loved ones.

Officer J. Craven
Silver Spring Township Police, PA

January 30, 2012

Three decades is a long time to suffer. Rest now my brother and thank you for your sacrafice and dedication.

Lt. M. Elepano
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

January 30, 2012

Deepest Sympathies To The Family And Friends Of Police Officer
William D. "Bill" Talbert He Received A Call That He Had To Answer.... It Is Written “Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine " May The Spirit Of God Strengthen You More And More Each And Every Day .......

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

January 30, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER TALBERT. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER TALBERT, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 30, 2012

May the Hand of God steady the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Talbert. Your journey has been a long trial for you and your family. May you be welcomed into God's House and find the respite that was not afforded you here on Earth. My thoughts and prayers to your family, your friends and your department. God Bless and keep each of you.

Retired Major Sandra K. Reed
Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Florida

January 30, 2012

In 1987 I was a senior in high school. Recently retired Officer Talbert taught my History class. God sends mentors like Bill to lead others. 23 years of military and law enforcement later... Thank you Bill for the deep footprint you left here on Earth. We will carry on and pass this noble life on to others. I will see you again someday.

Special Agent Matt Rebuck
FBI-Baltimore/Family Friend

January 30, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service to this GREAT Country in the US Navy. My condolences to your Family and the Montgomery County Police Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 30, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

Because of one senseless person, this brother had to suffer these 32 years. He is indeed a true hero for all of us, serving as an example of the highest “Profile in Courage.”

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

January 30, 2012

I can't believe the emotion that passes through me when I read about an officer who has to deal with this for a good portion of his life. I know this is what we do for a living, but it's a ball buster when you're doing your job, and just because of a little hump while you're working, you spend a great portion of the rest of your life dying, way before you should. I'm a 30 year vet in LE, and I've had two real close friends who died because of a duty related disease contracted on the job from a dirtbag.

Sergeant Don Davenport (Retired)
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

January 30, 2012

Thank you for your commitment to our department, and giving your all to a job I know you loved. These past 30+ years have been rough for you from what I've heard, but now you have an eternity to patrol the gates of heaven. God Bless brother, we have the watch from here.

PO3 S. F. barsch
Montgomery County Police

January 30, 2012

My heart breaks for your loss. Bill is a hero to me and will not be forgotten.

citizen
Tennessee

January 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Bike Officer 511
US Secret Service/UD

January 30, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

January 30, 2012

Officer Talbert, thank you shipmate for your devoted service to your community and our country. As a Naval veteram myself you are a brother two fold. My deespest sorrow and prayers go out to your family and those granted the opportunity to work next to you. Rest in peace brother. We shall push on in your name.

Officer Michael Bernard
Richfield Township Police Department, Davison, MI

January 30, 2012

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch. God bless your family, friends, and co-workers at this time. You have suffered tremendously, the innocent victim. Thank you for your many years of service.

Donnie Meaders, Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Office

January 30, 2012

Peace and eternal rest are your rewards, Offcr. Talbert. And may God bring comfort and strength to your loved ones.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Dept., Coquille, Oregon

January 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. It saddens my heart that yet another HERO has been lost. May God comfort each of you during this time! Rest In Peace Brother Talbert.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

January 30, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

January 30, 2012

Praying for those you have left behind! May you ALWAYS be remembered as the HERO that you are! Rest In Peace!

Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse, Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

January 30, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Montgomery County Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

January 30, 2012

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 30, 2012

God bless you brother and may god watch over your family

Ptl R P Hartman
Millersburg Police Department (OH)

January 30, 2012