Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Biggs,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Virginia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 19, 2024

Was driving along I-64 and notice SGT Biggs name along a bridge and decided to research him.

Til Valhalla Brother

SGT HUDSON
US ARMY

January 29, 2024

When I was in the Marine Corps I met Trooper Biggs twice in two days and will never forget it. On a Friday night around 9, I was on I-64 hitchhiking when he picked me up lectured me on how unsafe it was to walking along the road, he did give me a ride to the WV state line and told me if he ever caught me out there again I wouldn't like the results. Sunday night I was hitching back to Quantico and DANGED if he didn't stop again and to this day I have know idea where he let me out or if I was in VA or WV or what road I was on, I just know it was daylight before I saw a house. His only words were "Get in" and "Get out, walk". Shortly after the bridges were named to honor him I passed over them and reflected back to our encounters and when I got back to my home in Caroline County I contacted Sheriff Tony Lippa who I knew was a retired Trooper to see what we could do to name two bridges in Caroline County after two fallen troopers, Trooper Lohr and Trooper Farmer. Thanks to my chance encounters with Sgt Biggs the day the two Caroline bridges were dedicated I met an ex-trooper that had gone to the academy with Trooper Biggs. Thank you for your service Sgt. Biggs

Roger G. Cavendish
Citizen

December 18, 2018

I'll never forget this day.

Rose Wright
Resident of Alleghany County

December 18, 2017

'Rest-in-Peace,' Sgt. Biggs, I was in the Hospital waiting room with My 'EMS Med-Flight' Flight Paramedic Al Thompson, along with Your Wife, Trooper Warren Kegley, and other Troopers from Your Area, when They came to say You had passed away. It was a dark day for the Virginia State Police, it's Members, and I can only imagine how dark it must have been for Your Loving Family! So, 'Rest-in-Peace,' Sir, You've Served the Department, as well as Your Fellow Man, with Pride, Integrity, and Honor, and You Shall not be Forgotten!

Trooper-Pilot David Nichols, ret.
Virginia State Police 'Aviation'

December 18, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 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.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 19, 2011

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 8, 2008

Jim, You are surely missed. I remember all the great advice you gave me when I came to 4th Div. in 1976. RIP

Master Trooper C.P. Bible (Retired)
Virginia State Police

February 25, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

December 10, 2007

12-19-06
On this the anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember. Rest in peace Trooper Biggs job well done, you may be gone but know you will never be forgotten.

Master Deputy
Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office Va.

December 19, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

December 16, 2006

Sergeant James Biggs was my first supervisor as a rookie trooper. While many years have passed, I remember his guidance and friendship. I remember too my first paperwork screw-up and how he handled the problem. He made me understand that as a new guy, I was allowed to make mistakes. That particular problem never surfaced again.

Rest in peace Sergeant. You are remembered.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

December 19, 2004

To the Biggs family and the VSP: I keep Sgt Biggs in my thoughts when I think of my twin brother, Off. Duane Johnson,LAPD who was slaine the same day while working in the Chinatown section of the city. I serve as Vice President of Old Dominion Concerns Of Police Survivors as well. These two LEO's who walked the Thin Blue Line will never be forgotten.

Master Police Officer Dana Johnson
Virginia Beach Police

Sgt. Biggs and I were distantly related on my grandmothers side of the family. I was only 15 years old when Sgt. Biggs was killed but I rememeber how the impact of his death weighed heavily years later on my decision to go into law enforcement. Rest in peace Jim, your memory lives on.

II Timothy:4:7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Master Deputy Brian M. Geiser
Roanoke City (Virginia) Sheriff's Office

To Sgt. Biggs family I leave this reflection of a man who I remember well. He had been a guest in our home on several occasions in CF. He was my father's Sgt. (RET. MSTR TPR J.E. Porter) I remember that awful day that we recieved the phone call and the look on dad's face when he told me. We had been transfered to Wytheville by that time, and I know I will never forgot dad describing to me what had happeaned. Even though I was 9 or 10 when we moved I was always very found of Sgt. Biggs. He was a good man!! Dad went to the funeral and as he told the story of the dog "howling like he had lost his best friend" during the funeral I know that is the way all of us felt. Rest assured that he has never been forgotten by my dad or myself even after all these years. Even though you are in heaven Sgt. Biggs I say THANK YOU for making the ultimate sacrifice and for always being there for my dad.

Reserve Deputy
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, Greenville , S.C.

Hope the WVA State Police still feel great about there part in arrest of Sergeant Biggs killer. I do. Remember as a kid. 10-42 in peace.