Thomas Bigler

I worked at WBRE-TV from 1967-1972 in the promotion department. I typed Tom's editorials daily and as many errors as I made, he never said a word. He was patient and kind. A pioneer in broadcasting with a conscience. My thoughts are with his family.

I only had the chance to meet Mr. Bigler once at Wilkes, right before he became ill. Nevertheless, I was honored to write his biography for the Communication Studies Department newsletter. I found Tom's character, volunteerism, and career ethic to be very admirable. Tom will be sadly missed by all of his students, co-workers, and friends at Wilkes.

I was quite sad to learn today of Dr. Bigler's passing. He was one of my professors during my undergraduate years. I learned a lot from him. His high standard of ethics, his humour, his deep - strong voice of conviction, his editorials - there are so many things that will be missed. I am so glad I was able to see him one last time at a departmental reunion in 2002. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Requiescat in pacem.

My sincere condolences to the family of Tom Bigler. He was a true gentleman and he was meticulous in the time he took to compose his editorials. He was very smart. I worked in production at WBRE-TV in the summers of 1966, 1967, and 1969 during the summers of my college years. I'll never forget working with Tom. I learned so much from him. He was always on top of the news. He knew everyone. I remember Tom Bigler's passion for getting a good news story on the air, particularly in July, 1969,...

Tom was the Best Man at my parent's wedding. He was a dear friend of our family, and I have many happy memories of him, both as a child and in my adult life. No matter what the topic of discussion, he always helped me to see another point of view. He will be sadly missed. My prayers and condolences.

Mr. Bigler - it's Gretchen. I'll miss not seeing or chatting with you as you walk by the "Y"! What a sad day...there aren't even a handful of GENTLEMEN left to touch our lives as you did. I was blessed in many ways to have known you. My deepest sympathies to all of your family...

Tom Bigler was of the highest calibre of newsman. We were fortunate to have him our viewing area because rightfully, he was on the national news level. I did not realize he had graduated from my home town of Hazleton. My condolences to the Bigler family, their loss is shared by all of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tom Bigler will be remebered as A GENTLEMAN....He will be in my prayers. God Bless