Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ofc Briggs, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest assure you will never be forgotten and may God bless your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

October 17, 2006

My heart felt sympathies to his family, his wife, and his children. May God be with you and watch over you.

You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, we'll take it from here.

Tracey
Novi Police

October 17, 2006

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Michael Briggs and the men and women of the Manchester Police Department. The tight knit community of NH law enforcement has lost another hero. Rest in peace Michael.

Corporal Marshall Bennett
Hampton Falls, NH Police Dept.

October 17, 2006

God be with your family and brothers and sisters at the Manchester PD. You were an excellent example for all to strive for, and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Ptl Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton NH Police Department

October 17, 2006

Officer Briggs, may you rest in peace and may God bless your family in their time of grief. Thank you for your heroism and your dedication to the citizens of New Hampshire.

Special Agent Vic Bello
U.S. Department of Justice

October 17, 2006

Officer Briggs, my heart goes out to your family, both at home and at work. It is a horrid tragedy that should never have happened. We will be watching the news in hopes that justice is served.

God Bless you and your wife and children, far from whom, you never will be. Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

October 17, 2006

Thank you Officer Briggs for dedicating your life to protecting our streets and our children. You are truly a hero. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your fellow officers.

Family member WV State Trooper

October 17, 2006

Rest In Peace Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family! Watch over your brother officers, and always keep them safe.

Officer Currier
Gilmanton Police

October 17, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

October 17, 2006

You are a true hero for your service and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and your family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 17, 2006

Reading the bio information on your memorial page, you were a man that served, served, and served. God bless you, hero, and may you rest eternally in heavenly peace. "Thank you" doesn't seem enough for all you have given to this country, but I mean it from the bottom of my heart. All gave some, some gave all. Godspeed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

October 17, 2006

To the family of Officer Briggs,

I am truly sorry for your loss. Although I never met him, I am impressed by the accounts of his dedication to serving and protecting his fellow citizens. It may be said that we the public aren't aware of the sacrifices borne by our servicemembers, our police officers and the families. But on days like today, when there is a cool mist in the air, and a loss so sad it is difficult to comprehend, we are all too aware of the heavy burden of service. As a citizen, I am thankful for his service to our country. As someone who spends time in Manchester, I am thankful he was there to keep the city safe. I am sure the people he helped from the fire will always remember that day, and how he came rushing in to help them. And as a cyclist, I appreciate that he performed his duties by bike. I hope you are supported by many friends and family in the days and years to come, and know that he will not be forgotten.

Tasha
MA resident

October 17, 2006

It is always sad to see that another one of our brothers has died. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. You will always be remembered.

Patrolman
Henderson Nevada PD

October 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Briggs and the members of the Manchester Police Department. Officer Briggs was my FTO when we worked together at the Department of Corrections. Officer Briggs is a true hero.

Patrolman John MacLaughlan
Lowell, MA Police Department

October 17, 2006

MAY THE LORD KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND OFFICER BRIGGS' FAMILY AND THE MANCHESTER PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY AND CITY OF MANCHESTER. THOUGHT I HAVE NEVER MET OFFICER BRIGGS, I AM PROUD TO BE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH SUCH HEROES. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

October 17, 2006

You sound like a man of high virtue and sound character. The thin blue line isn't easy to walk, thank you for doing it anyways. May your courage drift to your family during this time. Requiem in pacem, Sheepdog!

Recruit KMH 2648
VBPD

October 17, 2006

THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE OFFICER MICHAEL.REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

SGM Johnny Acevedo
US ARMY 5th Special Forces/Special Operations

SGM Johnny Acevedo
US ARMY 5th Special Forces/Special Operations

October 17, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9. "Semper Fi Sir, Semper Fi"

Daniel
New Hampshire Citizen

October 17, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER BRIGGS, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

MRS BRIGGS, MY HEART CRIES FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY. JUST KNOW THAT MICHAEL DIED A HERO, DOING WHAT HE LOVED, PROTECTING US FROM EVIL. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

October 17, 2006

Laura, I heard of Mike's EOW thru a mutual friend. My heart goes out to you, and I am praying for you during this time of tragedy. Your beloved will never be forgotten. He is truly a hero.

Police Officer's Wife in MI
Midland EMS

October 17, 2006

As a former Chelmsord, Ma Police Officer I have some friends on MPD and my heart and badge are heavy for them today. The anger I feel towards the piece of trash that caused the heaviness is palpable. The City of Manchester lost a Warrior and a true Hero today and he will not be forgotten. I will be praying for Michael's family, friends and fellow Officers during this tough time. You fought the good fight brother, but worry not we will continue the fight from here! The Marine Corps Hymn (below) was written for Warriors like you.

Semper Fi Brother and Gods speed!


From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli' ,

We fight our countrys battles In the air', on land, and sea.

First to fight for right and freedom , And to keep our honor clean,

We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marines.
Our flags unfurl'd to every breeze From dawn to setting sun';

We have fought in every clime and place Where we could take a gun.

In the snow of far-off northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes,

You will find us always on the job - The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve;

In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve.

If the Army and the Navy Ever gaze on Heaven's scenes,

They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.

Officer Rusty Redican
LAPD/ Newton Division

October 17, 2006

Thank you for your service to your State and our Country. I pray for your family and hope that you meet my brother up in Heaven.

I guess Heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

Semper Fidelis!

Lena Scott
Former Navy Corpsman & Sister of CHP Officer Earl Scott E.O.W. 2/17/06

October 17, 2006

Mike-

You were an example to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know always that your police family will take care of your personal family.

Rest easy my brother.

Police Officer Eric Bourn
University of New Hampshire Police Department

October 17, 2006

to the wife and children of this officer,I am so sad to read about this incident.I look at my 2 kids and can't imagine the pain that you are going through.We are preparing to honor the memory of one of our best officers that was taken from us one year ago this week..Sgt Jonathan Dragus..He to had a wife and two beautiful children..I'll be praying for your family and the officers that were left behind....SEMPER FI

sgt. oklahoma city police dept.

October 17, 2006

PO Briggs,

Your heroism and devoyion to service is an example to all of us. Watch over the rest of us as you patrol the heavens. God Bless you and your family.

Special Agent MNC
USSS

October 17, 2006