Master Sergeant Stanley W. Talbot Illinois State Police Illinois Saturday, June 23, 2001  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Heaven was Needing a Hero:

I came by today to see you
Though I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time,
I'd have held you and never let go
Oh it's kept me awake night wonderin'
Lie in the dark, just asking "why?"
I've always been told you won't be called home until it's your time

I guess Heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it though
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh you held your head up proud
I laughed inside when I saw how you were, standing out in the crowd
You're such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

'Cause Heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it though
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you

Yes, Heaven was needing a hero...that's you.

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You are missed!

Anonymous

2009-08-27

Happy (what would have been) 59th Birthday on August 26th.

Anonymous

2009-08-27

MSG Talbot,

I have the pleasure os serving with your son Doug in the Patrol Division of the Collinsville Police Department. As I understand, you never had the chance to see him in uniform. I hope that it would be of some comfort to you to know that he is one of the finest officers I have ever served with. He is a legacy to your name and commitment to the job. Thank you for your service, you are missed by all of us.

Anonymous

2009-07-10

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-06-24

Well Stanley, it's been almost 8 years since you left us. Many times I've thought about the first time we worked together, way back in '86 when you were in Investigations, along with the time you heard me calling for ISP assistance on the fatal 10-50 and you almost beat me to the scene even though you were getting ready to go 402 in your driveway. I'm very sure Steve Struble was right when he said, YOU ARE STILL FIGHTING THE EVIL FORCES....

RDP

2009-06-07

We all miss you! You were always like a father to me. I got a smile on my face when I read through theses and found out you had an unmarked when in D-05. Thats cause I'm running a green unmarked in D-08 kinda funny how things work out... Thanks for riding shot gun with me!

8-38
Friend
2009-06-03

I miss your calls. I will say no more.

Ronda
Friend
2009-03-17

Seven years. It seems like only yesterday- the whole sequence of events goes through my mind so clearly. It seems like an eternity ago since I heard your voice and saw your face.
So much has changed since you've been gone. Your son and daughter are grown up now with kids of their own. Rest assured that Will, Tyler, and Madsion will grow up with an abundance of stories about Grandpa Stanley.
You are still very missed.

2008-06-23

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
-George Orwell

DSN 279
Collinsville Police Dept.
2008-06-23

Happy Father's Day Grandpa!! We love you!!

Will, Tyler, and Maddie
Your Grandchildren
2008-06-15

this was a very sad day for our fair town
officer talbot will be deeply missed
this happened not far from my home
god bless his soul and his surviving family
god bless all the officer who endanger their lives to protect ours

tony/citizen
concerned citizen
2008-01-16

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-07

I was just thinking about the good old days and thought I had better pay a visit. That horrible night seems just like yesterday as I can recite word for word of that night. I know you are patroling the highways up in heaven and look down on your family and smile! Rest in peace Stanley!

Jared M. Hawkinson
Former TC IL State Police Dist 7
2007-09-30

G-d bless

2007-06-23

Thinking of you today and what would have been. You would be so proud of your kids. Both are outstanding police officers and kind, compassionate, people. They are wonderful parents and your grandchildren have strong Talbot looks. All is well 7-4, rest in peace.

2007-06-23

REST IN PEACE SGT,YOU DID YOUR TO THE END. SIX YEARS FOR KILLING A POLICEMAN. I THOUGHT WHERE I USE TO WORK D.C. WAS RUN BY A BUNCH OF LEFTIST PINKOS. IT WAS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT ILLINIOS HAS BECOME.

bob
retired
2007-02-13

In loving memory of M/S Stanley
Talbot: We are at the 2 year mark and I hope it has gotten easier for
your family and friends. You died
such a violent death and you were
so close to retirement after serving
faithfully for so many years. Even
with the passage of time your memory will not be erased and our hats are off to you for your dedicated
service. May God continue to be
close to all those still grieving. We
honor you today for your supreme
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2005-06-23

You were another Warrior that was brought home on his shield after battle. I wanted to stop in and say that you will never be forgotten by the Blue Family nor your own family and friends. May God be with you and watch over your family. Should run into my son Michael, please tell him I love him and miss him.

Robert Gordon, Father of Chicago Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief Robert Gordon, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois
2004-12-06

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten by your police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2004-07-04

7-4
Another year has past since you were taken from us. You live on in our minds and in our hearts. We will never forget.

Illinois State Police
2004-06-23

Remembering you on your anniversary. Didn’t know so many were lost on 6/23 until one of our own was lost. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2004-06-23

Happy Father's Day, Dad. I love you.

2004-06-20

Tomorrow is Illinois Police Office Memorial Day. We miss you. You will never be forgoton.

Illinois State Police
2004-05-05

Stan you were my friend and classmate at the training institute at the University of Illinois during the spring and summer of 1973. I will always remember you as the one who should have won the "Earl H. Warren" award, because your entire career you were truly the example what a Police Officer should be. Stan you are a hero, and my thoughts a prayers are with your family, and co-workers.

Special Agent Dennis W. Haley
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
2004-03-20

It is so hard to think that you were taken from us 2 years ago today. I know Jenny and I will never forget that horrible night, but we still chuckle as we think about the good ole "Stan Talbot" way of doing things.

We also know that you would be very proud of your daughter Dyan. We can sure tell that she is a product of your policing methods!

Rest in peace "7-4"

TCCT Jared Hawkinson
Illinois State Police District 7