Earnest Talbot Obituary

Dear Sherry and Family,
At this time I want to share my thoughts, prayers and condolences regarding the passing of Ernie, or as the folks in Colorado knew him as E.T. For myself, as supervisor of the Westover ARB Aircraft Electrical Shop (and aircraft/AGE equipment Battery Shops), I knew him as of course as Ernie. When folks from AGE came to our shop with the batteries from the AGE equipment for servicing and recharging, Ernie was always a gentleman. Well, maybe that was because he knew Sherry was working upstairs also, and he had to be on his best behavior in the Hangar 7 area, LOL. Kidding aside, both of you were fine folks to have worked with here at Westover ARB, Chicopee, Massachusetts, home of the 439th AW. I'm sure your moving to Peterson AFB, Colorado was our loss at Westover, and their gain of two fine folks.
Today, I can smile to know Ernie has taken his final flight now on the wings of an eagle. Also, it was my pleasure to assist you when Ernie was making his VA service connected claim for C123 Agent Orange exposure when he worked at Westover ARB.
I salute Ernie for his service to our country.
Paul A. Bergeron (SMSgt. Retired, also former USN)

Dear Talbot Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. ET was my first military supervisor when I arrived at the AGE Shop,901st TAG/302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson AFB, CO 34 years ago. As a recent high school graduate and brand new Air Force Reserve member, he became a mentor and instructor in my career field (Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic) for the next four years. I also had the distinct pleasure of working with his wife, Sherry in the Plans, Scheduling and Documentation office several years later. After they retired, ET and Sherry participated in alumni events and came back to the 302d for special events. I am saddened to lose ET as a member of my Air Force Reserve Family.