Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

November 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy W. Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

November 3, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff Briese.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

November 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family,friends and co-workers of Brother Briese

Deputy Mark Hemsworth
Fairfield County Sheriff's Officer(ohio)

November 3, 2006

BRIESE,
TODAY WE (BASIC 115 "DEFENDERS OF ALL THAT IS GOOD") LOST A GOOD FRIEND, YOU! YOU WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

YOU WILL BE FOREVER REMEMBERED BY ALL FOR ALWAYS HAVING A GOOFY, LITTLE GRIN ON YOUR FACE, NOT TO MENTION CHEWING GUM IN YOUR CHEEK.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND KNOW YOU ARE MISSED.

MAMA P

PATROL OFFICER- PETERSON #77
BSBLEA

November 3, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff David Briese~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Deputy Sheriff Briese!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

November 3, 2006

Thank you, Deputy Briese, for your service to the people of Montana and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

November 3, 2006

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY BRIESE

SGM JOHNNY ACEVEDO
US ARMY 5TH SPECIAL FORCES/SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

November 3, 2006

God Bless Deputy Briese, his family,friends and brother Officers at his Department. He laid down his life for his fellow man. He is a Hero and will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte NC (ret)

November 3, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

November 3, 2006

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff David Briese,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff David Briese. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Briese is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

November 3, 2006

Your in Gods care brother.

10-7 you have earned your rest.

Senior Officer Retired John J Pajak
CCF PD (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)

November 3, 2006

Thank you for being a hero! We will take it from here and continue to make this world a better place as you did!

Officer Cameron
St. Cloud, Mn PD

November 3, 2006

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY BRIESE. MAY GOD BLESS THEM DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY FEEL HIS LOVE AND COMFORT. TO MY BROTHER IN BLUE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 3, 2006

Rest easy brother, we've got your beat covered.

BPD248
Billings Police

November 3, 2006

Deputy Briese's sacrifice attempting to aid a fellow officer will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Master Sergeant
Illinois State Police

November 3, 2006

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

DEPUTY BRIESE, 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.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

November 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Briese's parents, children, friends, and co-workers. I cannot claim to be anything more than his aquaitance, and a fellow officer, but the calls I answered with him were memorable for his great sense of humor, contagious grin, and the comradarie known by those who put their lives on the line for their country and communities. He'll be greatly missed.

Officer David Firebaugh
Laurel Police Department

November 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this tragic day. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of the One who created you and loves you for eternity.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

November 3, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

November 3, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers Deputy Briese. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

P.O. Paul Tillotson
Elizabeth, NJ PD

November 3, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to your family. You were the Best of the best and will be remembered as that. You were a great Deputy to work with and will be very hard to replace. May the Lord look over your family especially your two boys during this tragic time. My condolences also goes out to the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office during this time. Just to let you know that we are all thinking about and praying for all of you.

Sgt. Mike Zuhoski
Laurel Police Department

November 3, 2006

Nothing can prepare us for the loss of a friend or loved one, but be assured Deputy Sheriff David Briese was a Hero to many, and is at HEAVENS door receiving his reward for such. God Bless You.

MPO D.W MCKINNON
ORLANDO POLICE DEPT.

November 3, 2006

Rest in Peace Deputy Briese. I hope the many other warriors greeted you to take you home. My prayers are with your family and friends.

November 3, 2006

God Bless You Deputy Briese

November 3, 2006