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Chief of Police John Bigbee

Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Friday, December 11, 1908

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Reflections for Chief of Police John Bigbee

Chief Bigbee, you gave your life going above and beyond what would be expected from you simply because you felt it was the right thing to do. You have my respect for not only your selfless act, but for your 30 years of service to the City of Cranston, a city I hold in my heart because of past associations.

God Bless you, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

December 11, 2024

Chief Bigbee, it has been 116 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 30 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Cranston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 11, 2024

Chief Bigbee,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cranston.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 11, 2018

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 26, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 14, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 6, 2007

In the line of duty, another hero pays the ultimate sacrifice so others can walk without fear.

Correction Officer Scott Boutell
Massachusetts Department of Correction

August 9, 2007

your act of bravery will always be remembered

January 31, 2007

You SIR are a true hero and will never be forgotten.
May you continue to rest in eternal peace........

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.

December 11, 2006

12-11-03, MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 11, 2003

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