Officer Down Memorial Page

Officer Talbert,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USN. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 4, 2012

it is very sad to read a brother police officer has passed. Please take care of his family!

Retired PO John Giordano
nypd
March 27, 2012

IT ALWAYS SADDENS ME TO HEAR OF THE TRAGIC DEATH OF A FELLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
"HEROS IN LIFE NOT IN DEATH"

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
March 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
March 8, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of all comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join you in your agonizing grief & remember you in my prayers.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
March 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer. May God bring you peace and a speedy closure to this tragic event. Please remember, our brother will ALWAYS be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR P.D.
March 1, 2012

It's been a month since you left us and I finally have enough strength to post something on here. Right now I'm sitting in my cruiser on night shift and I wanted you to know that you were the closest friend, the biggest supporter and the most wonderful father anyone could ever ask for... I miss you every second of every day but know that this isn't a permanent goodbye.
You taught me everything I know about this job and I am forever grateful. I hope to pass your knowledge to my son and I hope that I can be half the father to him that you were to me...
But remember, It's not goodbye... I'll see you later...

And remember, to all my brothers and sisters with a badge as my father would always tell me...

"Be careful out there..."

Trooper First Class William R. Talbert, Maryland State Police
Son of Officer William D. Talbert, Montgomery County Police Dept, MD (EOW - 1/27/2012)
February 28, 2012

RIP, my partner and longtime friend. You fought the fight and your pain and suffering are over. GOD'S Speed.

Corporal (Retied) Paul H. Sterling, Jr.
Montgomery County (Md.) Police Department
February 23, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Matt Allen
Granville PD Granville, WV
February 19, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
February 17, 2012

Rest in Peace

Detective David Roberts
Chicago Police Department
February 15, 2012

Best wishes to your family, sir. As a former MCPD explorer, I would like to thank you for your service and dedication to the community.

Special Agent Mike Willever
HSI San Diego
February 11, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss, as well as the devastating loss to our community.

A Johnson
February 10, 2012

"Never forget what they did here. It is rather for us, the living, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us - that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
President Lincoln
Your sacrifice and last full measure of devotion will not be forgotten. RIP Brother

Detective Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Missouri PD
February 9, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer William Talbert and the Montgomery County Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Talbert, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff
February 9, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Talbert

Cpl. E. Stuart
Mobile Police Department
February 9, 2012

RIP my brother

Brian Wilde Deputy
Juneau Co. Sheriffs Office WI.
February 7, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting and caring for Mr. Talbert during one of his hospitalizations. He was an amazing man. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Kim Applegate, RN
February 6, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Talbert.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.
February 6, 2012

RIP Officer Talbert, thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy Albert Martinez III #2755
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, Texas
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
February 4, 2012

Father God, bless this HERO Officers family with strength, peace, and comfort, that only YOU can provide. Bless the Department family as they cope with the loss. Be there, Lord, as they cry out to You in the midnight hour. Cause them to know that You are there and will never leave their side. I paise You and honor You, Lord, for hearing this prayer. In Jesus' Matchless Name, Amen.

Michael Cubberly, Disabled / Retired - HCDOC
Member: Honor Legion Police Departments of the State of NJ
February 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Talbert as well as the brotherhood at Montgomery County Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
February 3, 2012

My sincere condolences to all family members, friends and department co-workers. R.I.P

Robina Browne
Mother of Dep. Sheriff D Browne-Sanchez, Honolulu Hawaii. EOW 2/10/200
February 3, 2012

"Step forward now Officer, you've borne your burdens well, come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell" Author Unknown. Sympathy to all the family, friends and comrades. You are in God's Hands now.

Retired Deputy Sheriff Joan Koepke
Cook County Illinois
February 2, 2012

Your suffering has ended and you had a long fight. Thank you for your service and for your courage. God Bless your loved ones

Laura
February 2, 2012