Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace.

J.R.

June 20, 2021

Rest in Peace Chief Deputy Bobby Max Biggerstaff. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Franklin County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell will forever gnaw on the carcass of the drunkard responsible for your death. May his screams of anguish rise up from the lake of fire for all evil doers to hear.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

June 18, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 19, 2015

Three decades ago this past April, I worked my first full time shift on patrol in Mount Pleasant and you were on shift with us that evening. Funny I remember we ate at the Hotlink Palace and that was where our first conversation took place so clearly now. How well I recall that wholehearted laugh you had. Those were some great times not only working the streets with you but going on the hunting trips and scouting for 4WD trucks, jeeps etc. I'm still on the job today, and frequently use things I learned from you. The fruits of your labors and joys continue today.

Wayne Minor
Just one of many friends

May 15, 2015

As a 16 year-old, wild teenager in a small town in East Texas, there was not much for us kids to do. Even by the mid-1980's, it seemed that we were living in a town that had not quiet mentally caught up with the times, so you were still judged by the length of your hair, the color of your skin, and other things like that. This at times, more often that not, got the attention of local law enforcement, in which some would use their position to intimidate kids as well as young adults. One of the few that NEVER, EVER had this attitude was Mr. Bobby Biggerstaff. While working on a project at the local hospital, I would see (at this time) Officer Biggerstaff, and he would go out of his way to sit and talk with me while drinking his coffee while he would do security rounds. He really seemed interested and concerned while talking to me, regardless of the length of my hair. He knew who I was, he knew I had had a few scrapes with being in trouble for trivial issues as a teenager, but he never once asked me about anything, he never tried to do anything to see if he could take me in on something, he was a VERY, nice man. When I had heard of this terrible and tragic incident I was sick. The world had lost a true and wonderful man, that 30 years ago, I still remember our frequent evening talks. This made me angry when I read about it as it does now. I have tried to take a page from his kindness and carry it forward in his memory. I truly feel sorry for his children. At this time of year, it still is difficult in not having those you love close. May they feel the comfort that his memory, and his legacy lives on, for one, in the still young-at-heart 46 year-old's heart and memories.

A. Friend

December 27, 2014

You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and friends still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 19, 2013

Nineteen years ago today you left this world. I still remember that night of pain and loss as if it was yesterday. You were my teacher, and my mentor. You hired me at twenty years old when nobody else really believed in me.

I'm the Officer that I am today because of you.

Rest In Peace Bobby we still miss you.

Inv. Bryan Alcorn
Mt. Vernon P.D. was with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office6/19/1993

June 19, 2012

Chief,

Recently I was at a local restaurant and just happened to be wearing a t-shirt from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC. Your wife approached me and asked me if I had ever been to the memorial and I told her that I had a few years before. We spoke briefly about you and she was able to tell me the panel and line that bears your name and she spoke fondly of you. I too spoke with her about a dear friend that I lost in the line of duty in 2010. Although I never met you I am proud to call you my brother. Thank you for your service and please tell Officer Craig Shaw #2049 Lancaster PD we all said, "Hi".

Detective
Lancaster PD
RIP Officer Craig L. Shaw #2049 EOW 06/20/2010.

Detective
Lancaster PD

July 27, 2011

Every day I think of your smile, your laugh, your kind words of encouragement and always the love and support you gave me and the many people that knew and loved you. Not only were you an excellent and dedicated officer, and a wonderful dad, but also a truly special person to everyone that had the joy of knowing you. It breaks my heart that you're not here. So many times I think of you and always know that you're watching over us~ Love You Always~Kristi

Kristi Biggerstaff
daughter

July 13, 2011

Bobby you are sorely missed!! You were one of the best I have ever known, which was attested to by all who came to bid you farewell. Even after your passing I often thought of “what would Bobby do” in different type situations. You were all ways calm and thought through every situation before you acted. You were and still are truly missed. I sure miss the big smile you always had even the night you had to come unlock my patrol car which I had locked my keys in during a traffic stop. Even though you did have to rub your head and give me that look you had before you busted out laughing at me. Love ya Bobby!! Keep those Golden Streets safe until I can make it up to see you.

Ricky Jones
Deputy Under Bobby at Franklin County SO

February 5, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 16th 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 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. Rest In Peace.

I hold your family in my heart embrace today and pray for their solace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

June 19, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. For some it may feel like yesterday they saw your smile and heard your voice, while for others it has felt like a lifetime. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. Thank you for your dedicated career to others. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 19, 2009

Chief Deputy Biggerstaff, neither you nor your sacrifice will ever be forgotten. Continue to watch over your family, including your brothers and sisters in uniform. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 2, 2008

Time has not diminished your service nor your sacrifice...15 years ago today.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

June 19, 2008

Hey bobby i know you dont know me. But i want you do know that i was born on June 19, 1993 the same day you were killed in the line of duty, I was born at 1:47 a.m. My dad is police officer for oakmont PA but he is off injured.I want to let you know that i am proud to be born on that date. I want to be a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper when i grow up and that i graduated from Allegheny County Camp Cadet in Sharpsburg PA.


We`ll tommorow will be 15 years in heaven and your still not forgotten, and your in everbody`s mind and hearts

rocky geppert
concerned citizen

June 18, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 7, 2008

Bobby was so much to so many, but most of all to me, my friend. He was kind, gentle, and accepted people for who they were. And while he served the law enforcement community with a great talent for his job, I find it hard to think of anyone else in my life that accomplished in a short 48 years the wealth he possessed in his heart...
A priceless treasure to all who knew him.

Lesa A. Rasure
Sister-In-Law

September 2, 2007

God Bless the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Deputy Biggerstaff on the anniversary of his passing.
Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

June 19, 2007

Fourteen years in Heaven and still not forgotten.

June 19, 2007

may you and your loved ones be ever blessed.

June 19, 2007

Your life meant so much to so many and your death touched so many lives. You are remembered daily for all the things you did for our profession. You are and were dearly loved.

Former Chief of Police Lana Biggerstaff
Commerce Police Department/Spouse

November 13, 2006

May you Rest in Peace.

June 19, 2006

Thinking of you on your 12th anniversary. You gave so much of
yourself and I'm sorry your life ended so tragically. We are remembering
your supreme sacrifice today. May
God bless all those who loved you
and all those that you loved.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

June 19, 2005

Chief Deputy you paid the ultimate price for this country we all love,, rest easy brother

officer sutherland
Commerce P.D. TX

March 9, 2004