Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will be missed by all of your brothers in law enforcement. My sincere sympathy to your family,friends, and fellow deputies. Give them guidence and ride with them, keeping them safe.

Sergeant Gary Timm
Columbus Police-Montana

November 4, 2006

We are all very saddened to hear of the tragic death of our fellow officer. I had the privilege of attending basic with Dave, and will never forget him. I watched our class video last night, and the one consistent thing about Dave is that he was always grinning and chewing his gum. This man would do anything for someone in need. He was dedicated to his chosen profession and to his family and friends. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May you rest in peace buddy. "DEFENDERS OF ALL THAT IS GOOD" BASIC 115

Detective Brandy Arnoux
Columbia Falls Police BASIC 115

November 4, 2006

It was my pleasure to have known you Dave. Your laugh and upbeat attitude made every day of the academy better for all of us. You will be missed. Rest in peace my brother. We will pick up your role to the best of our abilities. Thank you for your service. I miss you as do many others. Thanks again Dave.

Deputy James Dahl
Hill County Sheriff's Office

November 4, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

November 4, 2006

Dave we will all miss you very much. Your trademark laugh will never be forgotten. I couldn't ever hold back a laugh when I heard yours:)
My thoughts and wishes go to his two young sons, Boys-he was a hero and died helping others.
My only regret is that I never had the oppurtunity to ride along with you Dave, but rest well now.
Berglund 205

Res. Deputy Ron Berglund 205
YCSO Brother

November 4, 2006

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
- John 15:13

Rest in peace Deputy Briese. My prayers are with your family and fellow officers during this tragic time.

Officer Justin M. Cripe
The Evergreen State College Police Department Olympia, WA

November 4, 2006

The family, friends and co-workers of this hero are in my thoughts and prayers.

Melody Zuhoski
aunt of Deputy Joshua T. Rutherford E.O.W 5-29-2003

November 4, 2006

Thanks for always having our backs...now we have yours. Rest in peace, we'll cover you.
Palam Viri

Officer Bill Brew
Laurel Police Dept.

November 4, 2006

It is a pleasure knowing this man! Back us up from above Bro!! Rest in peace.

Ofc. A. Camarillo
Yellowstone Co. Sheriff Detention

November 4, 2006

Deputy Briese, needless to say, the only person responsible for your death is the drunk driver who became combative with the officer who pulled him over. May he know and live to regret his actions and what tragedy they brought.

My heart and prayers go out to the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office and all who work there, but more especially to your sons. They will have many memories of you, but what kind of father you are will not simply be a memory. They will feel you with them always, as I know you will be there.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

November 4, 2006

To the Sons, friends, and all those that wear the badge of law enforcement. We have lost another Officer because I guess God had other plans for him. We hope the sons will remember all the wonderful memories and not his passing.
When God Made Peace Officers
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."

He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."

"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.
Another hero has lost his life but he will never forget him and all who are close to him we will keep in our prayers.
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio

November 4, 2006

May you rest in peace and may God help ease the pain for you family. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.

November 4, 2006

Rest in peace my brother

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

November 4, 2006

I'll miss the ride alongs and that funny laugh you had. Thanks for sharing your experience and your friendship. Sleep well my friend, 253.

Res.Dep. Joe Sisk
YCSO

November 4, 2006

To the young sons of this HERO may you know that your dad will not be forgotten. May God be with you and the rest of Deputy Briese's family, friends and coworkers. God bless you all in these troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

November 4, 2006

I know of no words that will suffice.
I would just like for the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff David Briese to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer in the coming days. May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior.
Deputy Briese will always be remembered as a true American hero. And a special thanks to the ODMP for helping to keep his spirit alive.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn.

November 4, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff David Briese. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

November 4, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 4, 2006

David had a very contagious smile that EVERYONE will miss tremendously. What an honor, and blessing, to have known Dave and shared challenges with this man who loved to serve. Blessings and prayers for his family.

Chaplain Sam Kinser
Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office

November 4, 2006

I worked with Dave and he was one of the BEST people I have ever met. He was professional in his work and always ready with a smile. At every briefing he let loose with at least one of his trademark laughs. He was a loving father and a true friend. He died with members of his team, doing the job he loved.

Deputy Cliff Mahoney
Yellowstone County S.O.

November 4, 2006

Rest in peace Brother David, you are a true Hero, you will be missed but never forgotten for your honor, service and courage. May your family, friends and fellow officers find peace.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

November 4, 2006

To the family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you Deputy Briese for all you have done. Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant
Ohio State Highway Patrol

November 4, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

November 4, 2006

To family and friends of deputy sheriff David Briese your in my thoughts and prayers

Diane Chambers mother of Jeremy Chambers eow 4-24-06

Diane Chambers

November 4, 2006

Deputy Briese you will be forgotten. The rest of us will pick up the loss and continue to protect the inocent. We will not do so with a dry eye. I ask that all of my brothers and sisters in brown/blue/and green to slow down. This is two wonderful officers taken from our sides in less than three weeks. We do no good to anyone if we don't get there in one piece. Stay safe.

Patrolman Derek Mahlum
Havre Police Department

November 3, 2006