Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As I read all these reflections (and I mean ALL) I cannot help but get teary eyed from the comments that were made about this great young man from his friends and his mother. He was one hell of a person and police officer. I'm currently in the process trying to become an NYPD officer and I hope to be half the person/officer he was. May you sleep in peace Officer Thalmann and may you keep all your loved ones safe.

NYPD candidate Joe Collazo

August 2, 2015

Hey man, all is good here. Work is work lol. I wish you were here to go after me and Nick in arrests. You were always a hard worker. A group of us went to the ceremony in DC. Your name is now on the wall and it was a very emotional yet humbling experience. I've started a tattoo sleeve in your memory and it's coming together. Continue watching over us like I know you do. Until we meet again buddy.

Police Officer Robert Harrell
New Bern Police Department

July 7, 2015

Mothers Day again. I love you with all my heart and soul. I miss you every day and always will.

I am so proud to be your Mom, you never disappointed me, not ever.

Love forever, Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

May 10, 2015

Hey buddy, as you are well aware, the beautiful memorials are starting up, remembering you, honoring you and you deserve so much more. I keep a watchful eye on your Mom, the best I can, she is amazing and one can understand how and why you loved her so much. We all think of you a lot and miss your smile around PD. May 5th will be the NC Memorial, then comes the National Memorial I pray it honors you well. Your Mom has been a busy women attending all the events and I witness first hand how emotionally hard it is on her, she is truly a strong person who wants everyone to know of you and how great you are. We will always remember you, forever!!!

Sgt. Jason Williams
New Bern Police Dept.

April 16, 2015

I'm off by about 2 weeks and I meant to comment here on your 1 year but I have forgotten. Officer Thalmann I never knew your personally but from reading the comments I can see you were a kind, caring and good police officer. Your life was taken away too soon, and you will forever live on in memory. I aspire to be like you one day, as I'm a police explorer now. Rest in peace Officer Alexander E. Thalmann

Explorer, CPD.

April 15, 2015

One year. I love you love you love you .

Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

April 1, 2015

If the saying "time heals all wounds" holds true I'm guessing I'll need some more time. It's been a year now but somehow your name or a memory of you manages to come up every single day. When I hear your name being used in conversation I have to pause. It's even worse when I hear the beginning numbers "one ninety" from one of the new guys on the radio. I know in my head it isn't right but for a split second I think it's you and at this point I'm thinking that won't ever go away.

One moment it feels like that night was a decade ago and the next it's like it just happened. It still doesn't make sense. It still hurts. I still can't believe you're gone and I think about it all the time. Attempts at putting everything from that night in to chronological order end with a jumbled mess of memories I wish I didn't have. Home life and work have collectively changed. Simple things and otherwise. I can remember being younger and enjoying the peace of a rainy day but now every time it rains I beg for it to stop. It reminds me of that first drive to Vidant the night it happened. I've gotten two middle-of-the-night phone calls from work since we lost you and both times I panicked as the phone rang.

The shift has 4 new faces now and a few more from our team have been moved elsewhere. Night shift is nothing like it was. It takes all four rookies to initiate the amount of stuff you did. I laugh when I hear them say they had a "busy" night thinking they "don't even know".

Your number has been retired and rightfully so. A memorial was moved to the station and your name is etched in to the stone that is proudly on display at the front of the PD. A lot of us visit it from time to time. A challenge coin was made in your memory and given to the people who tried to help you (and all of us) that night. A decal was made with your call number on it and there isn't a vehicle that I drive that doesn't get one. The support from other agencies continues as a lot of county cars have the decal too. The policy was finally changed that makes it easier to do what you and I talked about on Pavie. And some of us have tattoos that are in the works.

I'm keeping my word. Nobody coming on hasn't heard about you. Those that never got to meet you have heard the stories. The ride-alongs hear it and the new guys hear it.

In a little over a month your name is making it on to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington D.C. We'll be there. In uniform. Gloves on and boots shined. We'll be saluting you knowing that you're saluting us back. We're still strong for you brother. Even when it feels like we can't be. Love you man.

MPOI Nicholas Rhodes
New Bern Police Department

March 26, 2015

I met you once , I was in BLET when you left us , I was taken back by this but our instructors kept us strong. You were my motivation when I was running , I completed my POPAT in 505 because , I kept you in my mind. Its almost a year and several officers have lost their lives this year , its hard to accept but LEO are the hunted more and more everyday. Please watch over all the family in BLUE. We haven't forgotten you. May you continue to Rest In Peace.

Inactive Michael James
Former Pamlico Reserve Deputy

March 12, 2015

Hey man.
It's closing in on 1 year since you left us. Man it hasn't gotten any easier. I still break down and cry as if it was yesterday when this tragedy struck. You are my motivation when I feel like I'm struggling or having a heard time. Keep an eye on us down here and I hope to see you one day. RIP NB 190

Officer Robert Harrell
New Bern Police Department

March 10, 2015

Baby, not a day has gone by since you died that I have not wept. I look at your photos and remember how happy we were and how silly you could be.

Alex, my beautiful boy, I will love you even beyond my own death whenever that is.

I long to hug and kiss you. I miss you Alex. You are the best thing I have ever done.

Love, Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

February 8, 2015

Happy Birthday brother, 23 today, knowing heaven is giving you one heck of a birthday party

Sergeant Jason Williams
New Bern PD

February 3, 2015

Oh Baby, tomorrow is your 23rd Birthday and I am left alone to remember it.

All I can think of is how much I miss hugging and kissing you, laughing at your lame jokes, supporting your clothes horse habit and just hearing you breath.

I miss you so God damned much. I love you with my entire being.

Remembering your Birthday Babe, I LOVE YOU. Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

February 2, 2015

Stacey,

The loss our children, no matter how they leave us or how old they may be, is a tragedy that words cannot express. The heart aches. I did not know Alex, but from his picture he is such a handsome young man, and from his bio, a brave and honorable man.

I lost my son in 2007, Durham, NC. The lost is a difficult road to take and endure. My prayers are with you.

Cathy Callemyn Carter
Office Charles Callemyn EOW 2/17/2007

Cathy C. Carter
Mother of Office CJ Callemyn EOW 2/17/2007

January 26, 2015

I am barely making it through the holidays without you. You were the reason for all my holidays.

I miss you Alex, I love you.

Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

January 7, 2015

Devil Dawg;

May You Rest-In-Peace.

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain'

Michael B. Parlor

December 22, 2014

I love you baby. This will be my hardest Christmas ever because you are not here. I love you more than humanly possible.

I miss you so much.

Love Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

December 11, 2014

RIP Alex, You are still not forgotten for your service to the New Bern/Craven County area

Trooper Blake M. Riggs
NC State Highway Patrol

November 14, 2014

Your dedication and service was deeply appreciated and always will be. You will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Todd Taylor
Chocowinity Police Department

November 5, 2014

I am taking your place at the Marine Ball this year. Caroline and I have been invited by Tyler Blandings. I am very proud my Alex, to bring the memory of you to this event.

Two weeks ago, your childhood friend Jimmy Hardison took his life. I really didn't think my sorrow could get deeper but it is a ruse thinking I reached its ultimate depth.

I am somewhat comforted hoping you and Jimmy will see each other where ever you are.

I love you Baby with all my heart. I miss you every second of every day and am still trying to figure out how to live without you.

Love Mommo

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

October 28, 2014

It has been six months and a few days since you were gunned down. I am still lost without my beautiful Alex. "Love you forever, love you for always, as long as I'm living my Baby you'll be".

Loving you forever baby, Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

October 9, 2014

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. May God keep your family in His arms.

Special Agent #8268
US Homeland Security Investigations, Phoenix, AZ

September 6, 2014

All line of duty deaths deeply impact the entire law enforcement community, but it always hits me a little harder when a man as young as myself makes the ultimate sacrifice. Alex, you define the word 'hero' and you have changed the world for the better with your service. Your mother and girlfriend have every reason to be proud of you, brother. I pray for peace and comfort for both your family, and your police family at NBPD. You will never be forgotten.

"Wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion."

Patrolman William Borst
Slatington Borough Police Department

July 31, 2014

I love you Baby. Miss you with all my being.

Love,
Mom

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

July 26, 2014

I miss you brother! Keep watch over us as we keep watch on the streets and when it is our turn guide us home to the gates of heaven!

Telecommunications James Kidwell
Beaufort county sheriffs office

July 26, 2014

My wife and I were recently in New Bern, NC to visit my sister, it is hard to believe that this could happen in this beautiful town. We were very sad to hear of this while we were there. May The Lord and all the angels in heaven receive this man of goodness. God bless him and his beloved family.

Retired Detective M. k. Chavez
Denver Police Dept

July 14, 2014