John Michael Quigley

Memories of John Quigley crossed my mind just recently. Though I always enjoyed his wit, his service to others touched me personally. In 1982 my father was diagnosed with cancer. Hospice was new in Western North Carolina, just beginning to gain acceptance. After I told John he personally reached out to our family. On the morning that my father passed, John drove me from my mother’s home in Haw Creek to my paternal grandmother’s home so that I could inform her in person. She deserved more than a phone call. It was a weekday, workday and John was available for us. My condolences to the Quigley family. What a fine soul has left the world!

As I began my law practice in Asheville in the mid-1970s, and represented any client who found their way to my office, I had the good fortune to meet Agent Quigley. He was in charge of investigating several clients I represented in Federal Ciurt on criminal charges. He was dedicated to justice, but fair and honest in his investigations. Our country would be so much better off if people like him were in charge of the FBI today. My condolences and best wishes m to all of his family.

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Quigley’s passing today. I was only about 10 years old when my family was in Asheville in the late 1970s, but I remember my parents often speaking of the kindness that Mr. Quigley and his wife showed our family during that time. I have never forgotten it. The fact that I still remember their generosity nearly 50 years later speaks to the lasting impact Mr. Quigley had on those around him. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

John taught hostage negotiation in my Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy when I was training to become an Asheville PD Officer. Our paths crossed again later in my career when I became an Agent with the NC State Bureau of Investigation. I worked many cases with Federal Agencies, including the FBI and John. He was a true law enforcement professional and a genuinely great person. My condolences to the family. Wishing peace and comfort for you during this difficult time.

Mrs. Quigley and family, my deepest condolences to you all. Mr. Quigley was a good friend of my parents and any time he saw me, he was always quick with a smile and kind word. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Browne

I was a new FBI Special Agent when I reported to my first office in Asheville in 1990. John was my training Agent, mentor, role model and friend. I had the privilege to have worked with John until his retirement in June, 1994. John was a superb Special Agent and made a lasting impression with everyone he met. His sense of humor, public persona, generosity and genuine caring made John stand out above the rest. The lessons I learned from John stuck with me throughout my FBI career and beyond. I was blessed to have known John. I knew John as a man of God who loved his family, community and country. John upheld the FBI motto of Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity everyday of his life. I remember his FBI supervisor stated at John’s retirement ceremony that if the FBI had a Hall of Fame, that John would be in that hallowed hall. I would add that John would have made it on his first ballot. My sincerest condolences to Barbara and all of the Quigley family.

Mr. Quigley was always kind abd pleasant. My condolences to his family and friends.