Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
“Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I’ll Show You The Way.”
“Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through.”
“Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I’m A Cop, Too”
Unknown

Today we lost a hero and a friend. You could always count on Dave to lend a hand if you need help or put a smile on your face with that goofy chuckle. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave’s family and to all at Yellowstone County. Rest in peace brother, and my you watch over all of us.

Patrolman Ben Mahoney
Joliet PD

November 3, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

November 3, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

November 3, 2006

To Deputy Briese family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

November 3, 2006

I attended MLEA basic 115 with David Briese. In short, David was a great guy. He really had his heart in this job. No matter the circumstances, you knew he would have your back. He was a soft spoken guy who kept to himself but he never went unnoticed when he walked into the room. David was in excellent physical shape and was one of the few people I hated being matched up against in Defensive tactics as he always whooped by butt. This truly is another sad day for us as we have lost another great Officer who gave his life while attempting to help someone else.

Yellowstone County has truly lost one of its best. My heart goes out to them and David's family. Be careful out there everyone, stay safe.

Officer Adam Pankratz
Bozeman PD

November 3, 2006

We lost a Montana hero today.
Yellowstone County will never forget you.

Citizen Mike Riedel

November 3, 2006

Thank you for your selfless service. RIP

November 3, 2006

Thank you for your service. May you be at peace.

Civilian
Kentucky

November 3, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy.

November 3, 2006

May God bless you and your family your work will never be forgotten and you will be rewarded in heaven

Senior Officer Specialist D. Gonzalez
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

November 3, 2006

May God be with your family and friends. I know you'll be watching over the rest of us.

Park Ranger
National Park Service

November 3, 2006

That such a tragedy would strike our small state twice in a week is almost too much to bear. The thoughts of the people of the Lake Co. Sheriff's Office are with Dep. Briese's family and friends during this difficult time.

Dep. Patrick O'Connor
Lake Co. SO, MT

November 3, 2006

YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ,REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

Lt Carollo
NYPD

November 3, 2006

Deputy Briese, You served you community and worked hard to protect the citizens of that communtiy. Your service to them and the impact you had on their lives will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Lieutenant Justin Long
Greenwood Mall Department of Public Safety (Bowling Green, KY)

November 3, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Briese. May God comfort your family, friends and colleagues. You paid the ultimate price attemtping to assist your fellow officer. For that, you hold a special place in the hearts of us all. We'll take it from here, and do you proud!

Corporal Steve Fassbender
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Surrey, British Columbia)

November 3, 2006

we will take it from here... rest in peace brother.

texas deputy sheriff

November 3, 2006

My condolences go out to Deputy Briese's family and the Yellostone County S.O. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P

Cpl Roberte Rochard
Swiss Army, MP Service, Personal Sektion

November 3, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Briese; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 3, 2006

God Speed brother. You are not forgotten!!

APD

November 3, 2006