Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike,

It seems like yesterday that you were there. You went away from us way too soon and I miss you. They say I'm going to be okay, but I'm not going to. When I see your name in stone it hurts still.

"May you always walk in sunshine and God's love around you flow. For the happiness you gave us, no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Many times we've needed you, many times we've cried. We miss you, Mike."

Friend

October 22, 2014

Well you certainly were remembered well today in this City that honors you and remembers you so lovingly. The Manchester remembers web page had messages all day, and your personal web page created by your family had many memory's of you. Today in New Hampshire it was exactly the same day as the one that your passed away, typical of fall in New Hampshire. Vivid blue skies, vivid fall colors, cool morning and warm afternoon. I remember it so well. Although I never knew you, I knew of you and I was overwhelmed that this happened to you. Reading all of the comments on the web sites today shows that 8 years later you are alive in our hearts and memories. St. Michael who donated his organs so that many people could continue their lives, such an unselfish act, but from what I understand, that was typical of you.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Civilian

October 17, 2014

I am an Officer from Arkansas and I just drove through the round-bout named after Officer Briggs. Having lost an Officer last year, I want to officer my prayers for his family and friends that I'm sure miss him desperately everyday. God bless.

Sgt Jen Hillman
Faulkner County Sheriffs Office

July 16, 2014

You are remembered on this memorial day, I never met you but some how and for whatever reason you just pop into my mind every now and then.

Today at Ollie's in Goffstown, NH a car with "Never forget 83" on the bumper. God Bless you young Sir.

Pat
Civilian - Manchester, NH

May 25, 2014

Mike.....just thinking of you and remembering the good times. I saw you on Elm Street just an hour or two before the shooting......and I wish that I had been there to back you up.

You were the coolest......

Sgt. A.G. (Gunner) (Ret.)
Federal

January 17, 2014

Rest in Peace. The court has upheld the conviction and sentencing of the person who decided your life held no value. Justice has been served. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

November 7, 2013

Spent the Day with Laura working at your monument. Rip my friend hard to believe its been 7 years...

Captain HCDOC
Mike Dempsey Capt, Ret

October 16, 2013

Thank you for your service and unselfish sacrifice for your fellow man! You belong to HIM now and forever! May your family and friends find comfort and peace in that fact. God Bless!

Rev. Steven R. Closs, D.D.
Retired Captain, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

June 9, 2013

Mike you helped my grandmother so many times I wanted to say thank you for your service you were such a great man my grandmother spoke very highly of you. Even though I only got to meet you once. I miss you. RIP <3

Amanda Hollis,NH

June 2, 2013

Thought a lot about you this week Mike. I stopped by the NLEOM today to say hello.

Patrolman
Manchester Police

May 16, 2013

Mike, take care of Johnny for me and in his words, "What you do is important because you are exchanging a day of life for it". He is a "simple man" and touched so many lives like you did.

Miss you both so much.

MIS, SIMS FY
MPD

March 21, 2013

Mike you are heavy on my mind today...

manchester police dept
mom

February 26, 2013

Six years ago yesterday you and your family paid the ultimate price for your community. Six years ago today you gave the gift of life to others, one of whom is my best friend. Thank you.

Grateful for your sacrifice

October 18, 2012

May you rest in peach Officer Briggs,
You sound like you were a wonderful man and a great hero. May you be resting with the angels! God Bless you and my sincerest condolences to all.

Linda Merrick
Florida
Citizen

October 17, 2012

The few who still remember and care will be seeing you this morning as always. Sadly the crew grows smaller every year. Whatever. We know why we are there, and you know why we come.
Thank you again for watching over my son Jamie and taking care of him.
Miss you Brother. Think of you every day

C/O Hank Dickinson (The Old Man)
HCDOC and personal friend

October 17, 2012

Tomorrow 10/17/2012 WE will all be there, just like always. Could give you the names but you already know. I would again like to thank you for watching over my son Jamie and keeping him safe. He has visited you and thanked you in person. hes moving up in rank and will probably need more assistance but, in my heart I know you will always be there. at this point Hes as much your son to be proud of as He is mine. Nuff said. See you in the A.M. Love you and miss you brother. Hank

C/O Hank Dickinson (The Old Man)
HCDOC and personal friend

October 16, 2012

Thinking of you, you are missed RIP
Semper Fi

Captain/Retired Mike Dempsey
Hillsborough County DOC/Epsom PD

October 15, 2012

You were remembered today

Pat Van Den Berghe
Citizen

July 23, 2012

Thinking of you, you are missed RIP
Semper Fi

Captain/Retired Mike Dempsey
Hillsborough County DOC/Epsom PD

July 12, 2012

Dropped off Jamie at the Franklin Army National Guard Armory as He is headed to Pa. for two weeks for AIT. You already know this as I stopped in and talked to you. Asked him if He had His voodoo, ie mourning band and pin and was told "Right here over my heart, just like always".
Watch over my son Mike, keep him safe, show him the way. Will see you again, soon

Old Man Hank Ofc. HCDOC
HCDOC

June 2, 2012

Miss you every day My youngest boy Jamie just finished Boot Camp and wore My my Mourning Band W w/your badge # pin every day Told him to just ask himself "What would Briggsy do" See you on the 17th

Old Man Hank Ofc. HCDOC
HCDOC

May 26, 2012

Miss you my brother

Captain RET
HCDOC

April 11, 2012

Love you Mike...miss you...never forget you Mike..there is not a day that Dad and I sit on the front porch and your name come up.....We miss you !
Mom and Dad

MARYANN BRIGGS
mother

March 6, 2012

Miss your smile, our laughs together, good times, and just you. RIP Brother to a New Year 2012.

Mis, SIMS FY

January 18, 2012

Hey Michael. Another yr went by and of course you were on my mind and what you taught me sticks with me. It was an honor to have you as an FTO when you were working at Hillsbourough County Dept Of Corrections. I was happy for you when you made it on MPD, you deserved it. Cont. to RIP

Correctional Officer
Va Dept. Of Corrections/Former Co-Worker in HCDC

December 28, 2011