Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a police officer in Will County, I got to know Stan a little. If there was an weird occurrence, I knew he would be involved. He was a great police officer who could find the odd and unusual in criminal activity. He was more than willing to back myself and other officers up without question. He was what I one day hoped to be as an officer. I still miss him after all these years.

Kameron Miller, former patrolman, curren

October 25, 2025

Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];

"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].

Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
I'M PRAYING MINISTRY: Devoted to Prayer and God's Word
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

June 23, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
May God keep us and bless us all.
Namaste

David Heatherly
Citizen

May 6, 2025

May God bless you MST. Talbot.

Your death greatly affected those who worked with you that night. We will never forget your larger-than-life personality. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Det Tim Metzger #1178 Rock Island, IL Police
"Then I heard the voice saying, ‘Whom shall I send, who will go for us? And I said, Here I am, send Me"

October 15, 2021

Rest in peace Master Sergant Talbot.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 1, 2021

Twenty years ago you were taken from us. We still miss you, Stan. We think of you every time we cross the M/Sgt. Stanley Talbot Memorial Bridge. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Retired M/Sgt. Jane Walters
Illinois State Police

June 23, 2021

Stan you will never be forgotten!!! RIP brother. You would be so proud of your kids!! The legacy continues!!

Lt. Kevin Winslow
Illinois State Police

June 23, 2021

Thank you for your service and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 23, 2020

19 years.
So much has changed; the world didn't stop.
So much never will change; hearts still ache, tears still fall, emptiness remains.
Yet, despite the loss you- your memory- still bring smiles and laughter.
You live on.

ISP D07

June 22, 2020

Stanley, thank you for your sacrifice and service. We will never forget you.

Trooper A.M. Unal
Illinois State Police

April 19, 2020

Stan, worked with you and laughed with you, and was very saddened at your passing. You were the first officer ever, in my rookie first call for assistance, to back me up. And a few times after that, just in case I needed assistance, even after you had gone to plain clothes investigation. Miss you.

Captain Jim Thomas, Ret.
IDNR Conservation Police

June 24, 2019

Where has the time gone? I visited the Police Memorial several years ago and located your name. This brought a flood of memories rushing in------------R.I.P my friend.

Ray Holman---Retired Deputy Chief
Canadian Pacific Rail Police

June 24, 2019

I just read about you today, and I wanted you to know you are not forgotten. You died trying to protect US from drunk drivers.

I am even more sad and angry that the Offender only only spent 4 years in prison.

Your life was worth a hell of a lot more than that.

Please watch over your brother Officers and your son, who I read is on the job.

God speed

Detective and brother Officer
Chicago Police

February 1, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

June 24, 2018

Uncle Stan, how you are missed every day. Things would be so different if you were still here! So many great memories! Love you and miss you!
Nikki Dawn

Nikki
Uncle

June 23, 2018

17 years goes by in the blink of an eye...and feels like an eternity simultaneously. You are sorely missed.

Anonymous

June 23, 2018

Stan, you were the greatest friend I could have ever asked for. Hard to believe it has been 17 years. I still relive that phone call often. RIP brother. You are missed and will never be forgotten.

Det. Charles Hauman
Rock Island P.D. (ret)

June 23, 2018

15 years. Unbelievable. You are greatly missed, everyday.

1989

June 24, 2016

It's been fifteen years now, Stan. I not only liked you as a friend and co-worker, but admired so many things about you.

Crime Scene Investigator Tom Merchie
Illinois State Police - CSSC

June 23, 2016

You are always on my mind. Miss you.

Ladonna Talbot

June 23, 2016

Stanley
Thanks you old friend we spent many hours together in Monee and I 57 I will never forget you old buddy. Thanks for the good times. We had had a blast. You will forever be a friend.
Sgt. Terry Lamastus Steger PD retired

Rey. Sgt. Terry Lamastus
Steger PD Ret.

May 31, 2016

I traveled to Washington DC for the National Police Memorial Events. I stopped by and saw your name. We left an ISP patch next to it and took a picture for your Son and Daughter.

District 7/17 Commander Jon Dively
Illinois State Police

May 17, 2016

My love for you has not diminished. I think of you every day. Remembering you on your special day. Miss you and Love you
Ladonna

Ladonna

August 26, 2015

I came by to say hello from my family. My dad, Larry, think and speaks of you often. With Bruce Hall passing last week, I'm sure the Miller and stories were flowing.

Pete Miles
Son of retired Trooper Larry Miles #1594

June 23, 2015

Stanley,
Just a note to let you know you are thought of frequently and the good times live on. Dennis and I got together in May and along with the cigars and Miller Lite came the "Stanley" stories. You meant so much to so many people and that still continues.
Rest in Peace my Brother Rest in Peace.

Detective Charles Hauman
Rock Island Police Dept. (Ret)

June 23, 2015