Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

David I know we had some tough times we have been together for ten years. I truley believe in my heart that you loved me and you wanted are family together. Well I am going to keep that promise and our family will be together. Justin and Josh are the apple of your eye and they will always know that their dad died fighting in the line of duty protecting the citizenz of this county. David you will always be remembered as a loving dad and husband and know that some day we will all meet again on the other side. Love always your grieving wife and children .

erene briese

November 7, 2006

D.S. Briese..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thougths during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue & protect them..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
detroit

November 7, 2006

Deputy Briese - my dad used to work with you in Billings and my heart sank when he sent me the news of your accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your friends.

Deputy Ben Wood
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office (Washington)

November 7, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of Deputy Sheriff David Briese. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May the memories of your time shared with David help you through this difficult time. Rudy

Sgt Rudy Desmeules
Alberta Sheriff Traffic Branch

November 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers got out to the family and friends of Deputy David Briese. NEVER FORGET!!!!!!

Lieutenant Brien Gault
Glasgow Police Department

November 6, 2006

Rest easy Brother, we will take your watch from here.

Ptl Andy Green
Lima, Ohio Police Department

November 6, 2006

David Briese was strong in every positive sense of the word. He was a man of reflection, good counsel and action. Dave always gave his best and in the end gave us his all.
My prayers go out to his family, friends and brothers in Law Enforcement.

I will miss you, my friend. We will watch over yours as you watch over us. Lt. Timothy Neiter YCDF

Lt. Timothy Neiter
Yellowstone County Detention

November 6, 2006

My deepest condolences go out to the Briese family and then entire Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office. Rest easy brother you fought a good fight and are truly a hero. Your service and dedication will never be forgotten and your truly the defintion of a hero. We'll take it from the law enforcement and corrections family has lost another brother

GodBless
R.I.P Deputy D.Briese

Corrections Officer L.Maynard
WV Corrections

November 6, 2006

My deepest condolences go out to the Briese family and then entire Yellowstone County Sheriffs Office. Rest easy brother you fought a good fight and are truly a hero. Your service and dedication will never be forgotten and your truly the defintion of a hero. We'll take it from the law enforcement and corrections family has lost another brother

GodBless
R.I.P Deputy D.Briese

Corrections Officer L.Maynard
WV Corrections

November 6, 2006

I was priveleged enough to meet this man and was impressed by the extreme politeness and kindness of him. He made an everlasting mark in my heart that there still are good guys out there.

J.Miller

November 6, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Deputy Sheriff Briese, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

November 6, 2006

That smile, that laugh. I'm a better man having known you Dave. Rest in Peace Brother...

November 6, 2006

We pause to honor the memory of Deputy Briese and extend our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies to his family.


May God keep, comfort, and strengthen you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

November 6, 2006

Dave, I will miss patroling with you. We had some good times. Your laugh and smile will also be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. God Rest.

Rich Hannah R-252
Yellowstone County Sheriffs Reserve

November 6, 2006

I miss you brother. I remember when you first taught me some of those power lifts at Gold's back in 1987. I remember your sound advice and your laugh when I asked you about a situation I had on the street and I felt like I screwed it up. You always had a joke and a good laugh to make me feel better. When I first announced that I was thinking of leaving the county to pursue another agency out on the east coast, you said that you hated to see me go, but knew that I would be a great officer elsewhere and that I always did a good job. That made me feel really good inside. It was always nice to hear from the people you looked up to. I wish I had been settled into a house we have yet to purchase so I could have dug out those photos at gold's gym with you and Steve doing power lifts together. I promised you, once we got settled, I would get a copy to you. I am so sorry brother, everything is still in boxes and now I can never get them to you. I hope you will forgive me when we see eachother next. I wish I could come back to Billings for the funeral, but I can't. I was lucky to have had you as a friend for all those years. I will never forget you. You are missed brother.

Dave Kenat Form Det. Ofc and Res Deputy
Yellowstone Co. Sheriff's Office

November 6, 2006

Rest in peace David.

Ofc. Andy Arena
Delray Beach (FL) Police Department

November 6, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

November 6, 2006

We will miss you Dave! Your selfless service, and unwavering courage. It was a privilege and honor to know you.

". . . This is my friend, my precious friend. I can no longer protect him when danger comes too near. Dear God, my friend is a Police Officer, I must leave him to your care. Be thou with him now and always." Author Unknown

Police Officer Kathy Carson
Billings Police Department

November 6, 2006

He was a good man, a good brother, and will be greatly missed.

Love you forever,

Your Sister

Paula
Sister

November 6, 2006

Rest In Peace Sir..........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

November 6, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy David Briese, and the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Briese, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 6, 2006

Godspeed and thank you

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

November 6, 2006

I will dearly miss my brother. He can never be replaced in my life.

Love to you forever.

Paula
Sister

November 5, 2006

MAY THE LORD BRING DEPUTY BRIESE'S FAMILY AND THE YELLOWSTONE CO S.O. COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HEROES ARE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

November 5, 2006

Deputy Breise,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La.

November 5, 2006