Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sir,

What does one say at a time like this...I'm not real sure what to write or quite how to express myself. I guess like everyone else I'm still in shock as to what actually Took place. Things like this aren't expected to happen here, not in our hometown, and without question not in Kirkwood...Not Kirkwood again at least. I guess I would ask God, if I could, how much is Kirkwood expected to suffer? It goes without saying that both of you are heroes. From what I understand, that in your death, you were still able to save numerous lives, when you were able to activate your emergency alert tone... This after being mortally wounded. This act summoned assistance to the scene and the responding Officer's, who are also heroes, were able to eliminate the threat. That final act without question saved lives. You never gave up and you fought until the end. That is what defines a hero. That is what defines a COP. Our prayers are with your entire agency, all Kirwood City employees, and most importantly your Loved Ones. I'm sure both of you have entered Heaven and were greeted by Sgt. Mac, and all of those BRAVE SOULS who have gone before you...You may be gone but WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. Godspeed to both of you.

Police Officer
Ellisville, Missouri Police Department

February 10, 2008

god bless you, your work is done is here, rest in heaven

sgt jeff cooper
corrections

February 10, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

February 9, 2008

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

February 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they try to cope with this tragedy. You are America's Best.. You took an oath to protect and you did. You are with God in Heaven when I look up and see the brightest star in the sky I will know that is your star.

BA

BA

February 9, 2008

Family-Friends-and Fellow Officers/ Sgt Biggs did not
die in vain.He sacrificed his life for what he Loved doing.
If Sgt Biggs were able to tell you,I believe these words he
would say to all of us. (Do not grieve over me-But prepare
to meet Me at Headquarters inside the Eastern Gate)Our Prayers will be with the Family -Friends- and Fellow Officers. May God Bless You

Officer Kenneth D Morgan
Okla. Corp. Commission MVE

February 9, 2008

Sleep easy with God, William. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

February 9, 2008

May you rest in peace, Sir.

Fideles Ad Mortem.

Sister Officer
NYPD

February 9, 2008

It Is Not What This Men Did To Make Them HERO'S, It Is How They Lived.
From My Ohana To Your Ohana & Friends, May God Shine his Light Upon You All in this time of grief. May You Rest In Peace my fellow Brother In Blue (Sgt. William Biggs)
God needed another Angel to Patrol our Heavens and he chose you and your partner. Spread your wings and watch over us all.

Sgt. George T. Arcangel
MMMC Security Section

February 9, 2008

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Madison Police Department, Alabama

February 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Sergeant William Biggs
and family, and the Kirkwood police department family. They all suffer this loss as well as the community.

Officer Timothy Reardon
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Police

February 9, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

February 9, 2008

May you Rest in Eternal Peace, Brother!

Inspector Henry J. Kaden
Union City Police Department - Retired

February 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Sgt. Biggs and to the Officers of the Kirkwood PD. We understand the feeling of a loss of a Friend, Brotherand an Officer. We think of you with a heavy heart. Godspeed RIP Sgt Biggs


In Memory of
Ofc Jeremy P Chambers
Cahokia PD
EOW 4-24-06

Cris Burch
Cahokia FD

February 9, 2008

May the Lord God bless you and keep you all close during this difficult time...know that your brothers and sisters across this nation mourn with you as we have all suffered a tragic loss...the men and women of the Cameron, Missouri Police Department send our condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant William Biggs...the Kirkwood Police Department is in our thoughts and prayers....rest in peace our brother....

Chief Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

February 9, 2008

To the family, friends, and colleagues at the Kirkwood Police Deparment, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of these fine Police Officer(s). Please take comfort in knowing that myself and member(s) of the Broward County Sheriff's Office are thinking,and praying for you during this difficult time.

Deputy Randall Potenza
Broward County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2008

Sgt. Biggs,
You are a true HERO! If not for using your alert tone help would have come to late for all the others and we would probably be enduring another senseless trial for!! RIP

February 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Biggs. You are a HERO and will never be forgotten...Rest in Peace..

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

February 9, 2008

Rest in peace Sergant Biggs, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

February 9, 2008

May you rest in peace.

Officer Jacob Nacke
Hannibal MO PD

February 9, 2008

A hero lives forever, Rest in Peace

Rangers
St. Charles County, Missouri

February 9, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 9, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant William Biggs as well as to the Kirkwood Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Biggs, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 9, 2008

My prayers goes out to the Kirkwood Police Department, the families that lost loved ones and the City of Kirkwood. Rest in Peace.

Officer Matt Brouwer
Holland Police Department

February 9, 2008

February 7, 2008 was a tough day for the Law Enforcement community. I know every day that one more Hero takes their place on ‘The Wall’ is a tough day. Families, friends, find their world suddenly torn apart. That thin Blue Line made thinner yet again.
I turned on the morning news that day as a press conference in reference to the tragedy in Los Angeles was starting and they announced that Officer Randy Simmons had been taken from us. Unbelievably, I ended the day by turning on the evening news just as a press conference announced the tragedy in Kirkwood, MO., two more Heroes taken (Sergeant William Biggs and Officer Tom Ballman)
I don’t always post a reflection… I wish I could, but I do check this site everyday. Each time there is a new face; I say a prayer for that Hero and all that have been touched by his or her life.
To the families and friends of Officer ‘Randy’ Simmons, LAPD, Sergeant William Biggs and Officer Tom Ballman, Kirkwood, MO.PD: My condolences. Please know that you are not alone . . .
To my brothers and sisters in Los Angeles, Kirkwood, MO and all of you who still stand the line, in this time of loss, realize that our brothers have left us with a gift, a reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed to anyone…
I post the following poem in Honor of all of those Heroes who have taken their place on ‘The Wall’ and in particular for the three most recent members of our family to join the eternal Thin Blue Line.


BLUE AUTUMN
By: Marc A. Turner Copyright/2000

That day was like others nothing special at all
We passed one another said hi in the hall
We took it for granted that nothing would change
But then, time seemed to gel, it felt surely strange

Suddenly the news struck with lightening heat
Officer down, my heart skipped a beat
See we’re all brothers that hang from the same family tree
But today, it was your turn; your leaf was blown free

We finally break rank and most walk away
They turn to look back, just a few there still stay
The ones from your squad still stand by and stare
Not able to leave, a pain they all share

The crowd is all gone and the wind shakes the trees
The tears start to fall like the dry autumn leaves
Why was it you and not one of them?
A question they’ll ask again and again

So now when we see our brother go by
Why not take a second to say more than just hi
Tomorrow might be too late, don’t you see
Whose leaf will be next… blown from the tree…?


www.blueautumn.com

Sgt. Marc A. Turner (Retired)
Roxbury Twp PD NJ

February 9, 2008