Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Truly one of the best in the field. Deputy Briese, you are missed!

Billings/Yellowstone County 911 Center

November 28, 2006

It has taken me awhile to be able to write this reflection for you David but not a day has passed since I heard of your tragic accident that you have not been on my mind. I moved from Billings four days prior to your departure and never got to tell you how much you influenced me. I remember a breakfast at Stellas when you had just returned from FTO school where you shared your wisdom and guidance. Your laugh was contagious and you made every time I patrolled on your shift a real joy. Rest in peace my brother and I will see you in time! God bless and thank you for the honor to have served with you.

Former Reserve Deputy Bill Fisher
Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office

November 27, 2006

Dear Deputy Briese: As a fellow Deputy Sheriff sister, your passing upsets us all! You leave an empty space in the world that will never be filled. Our hearts are deep in sorrow, go peacefully !
A Law Enforcement Sister, missing a brother !
Thank you for your life in this world.
A Sister.

Fellow Deputy Sheriff Sister
Broward County Sheriff's Office

November 19, 2006

Thank you for your service

Boston Police Deptarment

November 18, 2006

Dear Family Of Deputy David Briese, May you find peace that only God can give as the holiday's draw near. May you know that your family of Fallen Officers,are lifting you up in prayer. One thing I know, Heaven is full of Hero's, The first, was our Lord and Savior that gave his life on an old rugged cross for all of us. Then came the hero's in uniform. The ones like David that had so much love,that he would lay down his life for his brothers. I salute you David,may you take your rest now. Keep watch over your family and the rest of us. Family,love and prayers are with you every day. David will never be forgoten. Carolyn Moore mother-in-law of Sgt.Jeffrey T.Hewitt EOW 04-04-04

carolyn moore

November 17, 2006

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family.

Captain Tim Shanks
Great Falls Police Department

November 15, 2006

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

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of your fallen loved one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We wish we could be there in person to offer support. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. As the holidays draw nearer remember those special moments you have shared together and the love you shared. 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 David Briese is a hero. He will live on through all of you forever.

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 14, 2006

Goodbye to my little brother. He left his friends and family too soon. I know he is watching over us, looking out for us the same way his did in life. I love you Daveywavey and will try to do as you told me.

From your sister NeeNee (childhood nickname Dave had for me).

Paula Briese Ellefson
Loving Sister

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

November 12, 2006

Deputy Briese,

7 years ago you donated your time and efforts to assist my department in starting our detention facility's Disturbance Response Team. While I was not part of the original team I have become very familiar with your role in the intesive training that the original DRT members went through. I remember well the admiration that the first DRT Commander and Team Leader had for you. There is a picture that hangs in our facility's armory that has you in it. As a new officer and DRT member I remember seeing that picture for the first time and thinking to myself there is someone that I would want to have as my back-up. I just wanted to say that you have been and always will be part of the DRT. Our prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service, honor and integrity.

Sgt. Jason Sorini, DRT Commander
Missoula County Sheriff's Department / Detention Division

November 12, 2006

Rest in peace Dave. You are another hero to make the ultimate sacrifice. God Speed.

Undersheriff Joe Fouhy
Daniels County Sheriffs Office

November 11, 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 10, 2006

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.l. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 10, 2006

You were laid to rest yesterday in a manner befitting the hero you were. I will not say good-bye because that means forever. I will see you again my brother when I report in for duty, as all Marines do, to take my post at Heavens Gate. You and I will see each other then. I will just say See You Later Brother. I will miss you but until the day we see each other again God's Speed and Rest in Peace Brother we at the SO have the watch now. We will not let you down.
Go to 4: Don't worry about your your family and your team they are in good hands and we will keep them safe. See you later.

Deputy Frank Fritz 3066
YCSO

November 10, 2006

To The Family of Sheriff Briese, My prayers and thoughts go out to your family, i once too, lost a person that was family to me (Officer Joshua Rutherford, Blaine County Sheriff May-2003) David is a hero in my eyes, and i thank him for keeping us safe. so, here is something:

"A Fallen Officer"


Dark glasses can't hide
the tear stained eyes
of the warriors,
these men and women who aren't supposed to cry.

The silver covered
by that thin black line
an all to familiar sight this day
along with the pain that no one can hide.

Taps sounds, the guns go off
it only serves as a reminder
of what we all have lost.
one more deputy gone

But the hurt felt will last so long
for no longer in the streets of hell
a final call is given in honor
to another one that fell.

Georgette Cole
Citizen

November 10, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your bravery. You will not be forgotten.

DISPATCHER
GALLATIN COUNTY 911

November 9, 2006

May you rest in peace Dave. You will be engraved in our memories and into the history of the Sheriff's Office. I will remember our visits and conversations about the latest patrol car upgrades, and of course your snicker to a laugh can never be forgotten. We were blessed knowing you as a colleague and a friend. You will be missed

Lt. Michaelis
Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office

November 9, 2006

i had the honor of working with david when he was just a puppy

officer estill
yellowstone county sheriffs office detention

November 8, 2006

Deputy Briese, I was so sorry to hear of your loss, to your family and friends my prayers and thoughts, go easy my brother.

D Bailey Washoe COunty S.O.

Deputy D Bailey
Washoe county

November 8, 2006

may god bless deputy briese and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

November 8, 2006

Dave you will be missed greatly. Your smile and joy to be around. Rest in piece.

Keith Montgomery
Yellowstone County Sheriff

November 8, 2006

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Deputy Briese -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Briese -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

November 8, 2006

To the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff David Briese. Me and my family have you in our prayers. We know exactly what you are going through, we have our grieving too. My husband, Senior Border Patrol Agent David Webb was also in a car accident the same day Deputy David Briese was, and passed away instantly. We, like Deputy David Briese, have two young sons. Deputy David, I know that you are now happy because you are with your family all the time. They don't have to waive you good bye, they don't have to wait for you to come home, they can see you in every corner of the house, in their dreams, in their memories.
To his wife: The service our husbands did to our nations will not be forgotten, it was no small thing, it made a difference in so many people's lives that we can't even count them. Because of them many people are well.
My condolences, my sympathy, my heartfelt prayers to you. I can't say enough because I know nothing is enough.
Just rest assured that God has a plan, even if we can't see it. And please know this: Those who live in the Lord, never see each other for the last time.
Celia Webb.

Celia Webb

November 8, 2006

Deputy Briese, Well Done Good and Faithful Servant. May God bless you and your family. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your selfless service in my home town community.

Officer Patrick Kennedy
Vancouver WA PD

November 8, 2006

To the family, friends and loved ones of Deputy David Briese: On behalf of the men and women of the Bozeman Police Department, please accept our most humble condolences regarding the loss of this selfless warrior. His service and sacrafice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Chief Marty Kent
Bozeman Police Department

November 7, 2006