Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

March 28, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 28, 2021

Rest in Peace my brother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Kurt Danielson (Detective)
Lake Zurich Police Department, Illinois - retired

March 28, 2021

You are a true hero, Ofc. Talley. I hope some day soon that fact brings some level of peace to your family and fellow officers. I am so sorry. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Sgt. Doug Kazensky (Longview, WA)
Longview (WA) Police Department

March 28, 2021

Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescant in pace. Amen.

Don Whicker

March 28, 2021

The City of Boulder will forever be indebted to your sacrifice. From that horrific day on -- for each waking moment -- for the rest our lives -- we will remember you.

The watch is ours, Officer Talley.

Regional Dispatcher II
Boulder, Colorado

March 27, 2021

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo
Nassau County PD, NY

March 27, 2021

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FOR OUR FAMILY OF BLUE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION. ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER TAKEN FROM HIS FAMILY. REST IN GOD'S ARMS.

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KEM

March 27, 2021

When a Law Enforcement Officer is killed in the line of duty, it is not only he or she who dies. It is not only that officer's family who feels this sudden loss, this huge hole in what was a tight-knit family, although they feel the tragedy of the immediate loss and must somehow cope with it. It affects all of us.

Each one of us dies a little when a Law Enforcement Officer is killed in the line of duty. We all feel a sense of loss when it happens. I live in Florida, yet even here, far away from Boulder, I felt the loss of those customers and of Officer Talley as he tried his best to defend those people whom he probably did not know personally, yet he gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend everyone in that grocery store.

Officer Talley, you gave your all to defend those people. Now let us watch over you as you enter that peace of eternal rest. May we never forget.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
-- John 15:13 KJV

Mr. Paul L. Gray
Brevard Emergency Amateur Radio Services
Melbourne, FL

March 27, 2021

“We in this world today...shall be remembered...we few...we happy few...we Band Of Brothers...For he today...whom sheds his blood with me...shall be...My Brother...lest you say it proudly...we are but warriors for the working day.” Shakespeare

May the Lord bless you and keep
You, My Brother...your duty on earth is done...Go rest high on that mountain in all of Gods glory...and my prayer is that your loved ones can find peace and healing in that same grace and glory.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Matt. 5:9

LT. Mark D.(MadDawg) Starling-Retired
Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Ga

March 26, 2021

In situations such as this, the good guys need to outnumber the perps and you should have had some armed backup. Even if it was just a citizen with a carry permit. This will not stop until we as citizens, rise up and help protect our own. When the odds turn against them being able to shoot at random, and when decent citizens who possess a carry permit start ending their rampage as soon as it starts, then the desire to walk in and open fire will not seem so cut and dry. When they realize there will be someone prepared to stop them, that’s when we will see this kind of tragedy end. Officer, please Rest In Peace. You’ve done your job with heart.

Former Patrol Officer Brooks Wade
Loudon, TN Police Dept.

March 26, 2021

RIP my brother

Officer Rick Irwin
Commerce City Police Department

March 26, 2021

God bless you brother and thank you for your selfless service and dedication. I am praying for you and your beautiful family. Rest in paradise, Sir.

Officer Mike Rivera
California Highway Patrol

March 26, 2021

Officer Talley, a maniac murdered you and so many other innocent people yet, he survived and God willing, will NEVER see freedom again. You knew the risks and didn't hesitate to respond, arriving first. You are truly a hero and will not be forgotten, Brother.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother. All those you leave behind are in our prayers. So long as they keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

March 26, 2021

Quite a testament to your bravery and fortitude . My thoughts and prayers are with your family......

Cpl D. MCDONALD
Prince Georges County Police Department. Prince Georges Co MD

March 26, 2021

Officer Talley thank you for your service. May God be with your family in this time of grief. " Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. Police Officers from Big cities to Small towns the goal is the same, "to protect and serve". God Bless you all and Thank You.

Paul Cervantez - Texas Parole Officer
TDCJ-(Former) State Texas District Parole Officer

March 26, 2021

Another HERO has given his life to protect and save others.
Thank you just doesn't seem enough.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

March 26, 2021

To the family of Officer Eric Talley,

I know that no words can lessen the loss that you are feeling.

Just realize that Eric gave his life doing what he loved.

Take solace in the fact that he will be looking over you.

My thoughts and prayers to you all.

Reserve Deputy Kurtis W Daniel
Jefferson County Colorado Sheriff's Office

March 26, 2021

Rest in peace Sir. Thoughts and prayers for the immediate family and fellow officers. God bless you Sir for your valor and courage and sacrifice.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Eddie Al
Osceola County Sheriff Office FL

March 26, 2021

Another Officer is gone too soon. Our sincere condolences go out to your wife and children and all of your family in blue. Rest in Peace 

Phipps family

March 25, 2021

May God comfort the family and the entire Boulder Colorado Police Department at this difficult time.

J. Hlavay

March 25, 2021

Thank you for your service! My condolences to his family and friends, my prayers are with you.

Jerriella
Daughter of Retired Administrator
for Maximum Security Federal Prisons

March 25, 2021

Requiescat in Pacem

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

March 25, 2021

Thank you, Police Officer Eric Talley, for your brave service. I pray that you are rewarded in God's Kingdom, but we are so very sorry to lose you here. My prayers of love and comfort to your family, the Department and community.

Thanks!
Kim

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

March 25, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Talley. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

March 25, 2021