Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Higgins, it has been 96 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 9 months of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 14, 2024

Patrolman Higgins , it has been 95 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 16, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Higgins. 31 years before I was born on this date.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 30, 2020

Today, April 14, 2018 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember Patrolman John E. Higgins on this his 90th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

April 14, 2018

Today, April 14, 2016 the Massachusetts State Police takes a moment to honor and remember MSP Patrolman John E. Higgins on this his 88th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

April 14, 2016

John, today your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police honor and remember you on this your 87th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

Tpr. Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

April 14, 2015

Today your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police
honor your memory and sacrifice on this your 86th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you have not been forgotten.

Tpr Thomas E. Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

April 14, 2014

Patrolman John E. Higgins - April 14, 1928
From your Brothers and Sisters of the Massachusetts State Police
we honor your memory today on this your 85th anniversary. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Tpr. Tom Dolan
Massachusetts State Police

April 14, 2013

You are not forgotten John E. Higgins.
I was doing searches on my Great Grandfather, Samuel Nathaniel Higgins who joined the Boston Police in 1926, and found the memorial above. My Great Grandfather had a brother and nephew both named John E. Higgins, and now it makes me wonder if the John E. Higgins above could be his brother? Although the info I have for his death states he died in 1907 at the age of 22; his son died in youth. My Great Grandfather also had a brother in law in the Boston Police; they supposedly both were in the same graduating class from the academy? Joseph F. Carberry/Carbery/Cabrey/Cabery (that side of the fam have a few spelling variants on records).

Thank you John E. Higgins for your service.

Renee Boudreau
Possible relative

February 18, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84th 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.

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

April 14, 2012

Nine months doesn't even give a rough idea of what kind of career you might have had as a member of the Massachusetts State Police. Patrolman Higgins, though you were not protecting the Commonwealth long, you did your job none-the-less and you deserve to be honored for that. I'm glad you are, here.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 17, 2010

Patrolman Higgins,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

April 14, 2010

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

March 12, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

April 14, 2007

Your unfortunate passing came long before my time with the department, but thank you for your contributions. Semper Fi and Thank You !!

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police

October 11, 2004