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Damon, What a sad day for us. Y9our mentor and friend, Sgt. tingwall as come home to see you. Is he calling you "Swim Boy" It is now your turn to show Andy the way around heaven as he showed you aroung during your training. Help Sgt Tingwall out. We miss you so much here on earth but know you are in a better place and we will get to see you soon. I love you Damon. Love Dad.

Kim Talbott
Father
2009-06-11

Damon,
I find myself thinking of you on this day, seven years after you have gone. As I prepare for some changes in my life, I can only imagine how it would be if you were still around. I will return to NM soon, and I know you will watch over me, as you watch over your family, while I continue to serve. For now my friend, vaya con dios, and remember that you are not forgotten.

Wes Davis - U.S. Ranger
Bureau of Land Management, Law Enforcement
2008-10-19

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE,

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
2008-03-12

Damon,

I never had the privilege in life to know you. However, I have had the honor of knowing your father for a very short time, your father has been helping my family through what we thought was the worst thing we would ever live through. However, on December 31, 2007 I learned what your fathers pain is with your passing. Just like you Damon my Son Cayden was taken too soon. My heart will always know how your father feels, from reading his comments and just knowing your father spirit I can see he loves you more than anything in this World. Damon, you and your family will always have a place in my heart and in my family.

Levi L. Crook
Las Vegas, NV
2008-01-11

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-17

The same year 2001, a few of the officers were taken. How ironic, all in NM. Such a tragedy, how you were all taken, but it was you all's time. God called you all home that year. Imagine, the peace and joy you're all in but sadness on our hearts. That can only be changed knowing you all are there with God. How awesome can that be! Thank you so much for your service to this great state. Our prayers are with you all's family. We bond together and stick together thru the end. No, wait, there is no end. For we will all see each other again someday and live in eternity, free of all this wickedness. God Bless.

NM Citizen

2007-10-19

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Talbott on the anniversary of his passing. Another hero taken too soon. God Bless

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
2007-10-19

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
nh
2007-10-16

Patrolman Talbott, thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

2007-10-15

Well Damon, you now have another NMSP brother with you. Help take care of Chris. I know right now that his family is missing him like we miss you. You sit on my desk and watch over me every day. I love you son. Dad

Kim Talbott
Damon's Dad
2007-06-14

Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Cameron Reeves
Clovis NM Police Department
2007-04-13

Thinking of you and those who are missing you. Life is
too short, especially when it ends at 21.
The Absent One
As we gather at the table and watch each smiling face
The heart fills with emotion to see the vacant place.
We may strive to hide our longing in the midst of mirth
And fun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one.

When we gather 'round the fireside with merry laughter
And jest
How we wish the absent dear one was here with all
The rest.
Still we join in all the frolic, but we wish the day was done
For we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one.

Yet when the day is over and they all have gone to rest
We feel the Heavenly Father does all things for the best
So we cheer our drooping spirits with the rising
Of the sun
But we can't help thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one. author unknown

Lynn Kole
Washington State

2006-10-20

It has been 5 years since this tragic accident occurred. I am certain your family, friends and co-workers have grieved much in this time. I hope that God grants peace and comfort on this most difficult date.

God bless, rest well warrior. Your brothers and sisters in blue will take it from here.

Thank you for your service to New Mexico.

LEO Wife, APD

2006-10-19

A man so remembered with love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others.G-d Bless Damon Talbott and May He also Bless his loved ones and give them His comfort.

2006-10-19

It has been almost 5 years since your tour of duty ended and I know your loved ones think of you every single day. I know the pain your parents feel, especially your Dad. I read somewhere that when you lose your parents you lose your past, but when you lose a child you lose your future, how true. There is no greater loss than to lose a child and you never fully recover from the loss, you just learn to take one day at a time and continue on. There are no magic words to help with your loved ones grief except that they are not alone. They will keep your memory alive by telling great stories to the children and I'm sure some great stories that they didn't know have come to light. You are a true hero and will never be forgoteen. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

2006-08-13

Hi Damon, I just want to tell you again how much we miss you. We went to the Flying J last night for Garrett's 5th birthday. You would be so proud of him. He talks about you all the time and he prays for you a lot. I Love you so much.

Love Dad, Kim Talbott

Kim Talbott

2006-06-20

Hi Son, Well it has now been 4 long years. I miss you so much each and every day. I look forward to the day that I can be with you again. Until then, please watch over me,Mom,Sabrina, Levi, Garret, and your name sake, Kylee. We all love you. Love, DAD

Kim Talbott

2005-10-24

To the family and friends of Patrolman Damon Talbott and his fellow officers with the New Mexico State Police, and most especially to Damon.

It has been four years since you were so tragically taken from your loved ones. Your valor and bravery are not forgotten. Your family has so many loving memories of you and I know they treasure each one of them. It is obvious from reading the reflections you were well-loved and well-respected.

May his loved ones continue to be embraced the caring and comfort of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Patrolman Talbott gave to his community and the citizens of New Mexico and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 19, 2001.

Phyllis Loya,mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

2005-10-19

Damon was an incredible young man. I had the luck to go on a SCUBA diving vacation with Damon. He talked non stop about being a cop. We talked about the good and the bad. Damon soon went to the NMSP academy. The pride Damon showed while in his uniform was an incredible thing. Damon backed me a few times during his time on the street and showed just how good a cop could be.

Damon will always be missed.

Deputy Todd Clark
Chaves County SO
2005-09-12

Rest in Peace Damon. You are not forgotten. Please watch over those of us still "down here". My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers.

P.O. Paul Tillotson
Elizabeth, NJ P.D.
2005-06-03

Damon, I had the privilege to escort your Mother at the Southern New Mexcio Police Memorial last week and it was an Honor. Its the first time I had the opportunity to meet anyone from your family and I can assure you that you will live on in their lives forever. Rest in Peace Brother.

Sergeant Stephen P. Cary
New Mexico State Police
2005-05-31

Hey brother!! Well, we just wrapped up police week for 2005. What a hectic time. I was honored to give the thoughts of a family member at the Southern New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial. I got more emotional than I wanted to, but there isn't anything I can go about it now. I hope I didn't disappoint you or mom and dad. I just want everyone to be proud of me in my endevours to keep our memory alive. I was so glad to get to speak, but was a nervous wreck. Hey, there is a little white butterfly who keeps hanging around Garrett and Kylee when they are swimming. It even landing on Kylee's bum one day. Wouldn't be you would it? I love you and miss you so much. Don't be a stranger.

Sabrina
Sister
2005-05-25

Hi Brother. 3 years ago, about this time, I was finding out that you had passed away. What a crazy night that was. So, many unanswered quesions and so many details to see to. Family and friends lending their support for our family in our time of need. Numbness set in and we pushed through the next few days until we were done with your funeral and burial. Now, all we had to do was live the rest of our lives without you. What? How are we suppose to do that? We've managed I guess since we don't have a choice, but we miss you so much. Garrett is now 3 years old. He see pictures of you and says, "Hey, there's my Uncle!" He's pretty proud of you, just like you were of him. Kylee is 9 months old and such a happy princess. She is a special gift who got your special name. I miss you so much. You live on everyday with me and the things I do. With our NM COPS chapter, I am tryng to make the transistion a little easier for families yet to come to the COPS family. We are proud of you and all you accomplished. However, on this the 3rd anniversary of your death, I wish we didn't have to mark such a dreaded occasion.
I love you forever

Sabrina
Sister
2004-10-19

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

2004-10-19

Hi Damon. It's been a few months since I've left a reflection on here. But you've been on my mind a lot. We've had my birthday and Mom's birthday since I wrote last and you know that our precious Kylee is here now. She is about 3 1/2 months old. Garrett was about her age when you were killed in the accident. It's hard to believe he will be 3 in about 2 months. He's growing up so quick. I dreamt about you all night last night. Was that your way of visiting me? I know I was having a hard night last night, and I wonder if you were trying to comfort me...Levi is gone and Garrett was at mom and dad's, so once I had Kylee down it was very quiet. Lots of time for me to think and miss ya. I tell Kylee everyday that you love her and are proud of her. Garrett knows the same. I am so proud to tell people that Kylee is named after you, her Uncle Damon Kyle. She's very special and I only wish you were here to hold her. Watch over us all especially the kids. I love you Damon and I miss you so much.

Sabrina
sister
2004-04-14