Police Officer Patrick O. Briggs Phoenix Police Department Arizona Wednesday, June 20, 1990  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Pat was my best friend in High School.He was the happiest kid I knew .His family were down to earth nice folks.You could always tell his sister "Boo"loved him with all her heart.We saw each other occassinally as the years went by.You could tell he was a man with purpose and conviction.
Now 19 years have gone by since his passing.I think of him fondly and remember the good times we had together and cherish these memories as some of the happiest I've ever known,or ever will.

Scott Terdine
Friend
2009-09-28

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 19th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-06-20

Patrick,
Today we attended the unveiling of your memorial plackard at the site of your unfortunate accident.

We were honored to have been asked to represent your family at this event. We told everyone what a great "ring bearer" you were at our wedding, what a fantastic young man you were, and what a fabulous officer you had been.

We met the family of officer Wayne Scott, wonderful people, who had the same heart break as we did when Wayne met the same fate as you did, at the same location twelve years later than you. Wayne's memorial plackard was unveiled at the same time as yours.

You and Wayne are both highly respected, loved, admired, and truly missed.

Rest in peace

Mike & Susan Long
Friends Close enough to be family
2008-09-10

Pat was my Recruit Training Officer in the academy in 1990. Shortly after graduation, I saw Pat on the street riding his motor. He acted like it would not start so he asked me for a push start. Being a brand new Officer in training, there I was in the middle of summer, in Phoenix, with all my gear on, pushing Pat on his motorcycle down the middle of the street. I pushed and pushed but he never let the clutch out to start it. Pat then looked back at me after about a block or two, laughed and started the motorcycle and flew off down the street. I was obviously duped. That is one of the things I miss the most, Pat's sense of humor. Rest in peace my brother. Till we meet again in heaven.

Officer David Hopkins #5285
Phoenix Police Department

Officer David Hopkins #5285
Phoenix Police Department
2008-09-09

Know that you are remembered and honored during this time and always.

Anonymous

2008-09-08

Although some time has passed since you left our ranks to dwell in our Lords house and work his police department, you have not been forgotten nor will ou ever be forgotten. all your brothers and sisters who worked with you will always remember your greta smile, your sense of honor and your integrity to the job. We know you are in His loving and peaceful hands, enjoying a life of no pain, no worries and eternal peace. Enjoy the company of all your brothers and sisters who are with you now and forever. REst in peace my brother.
Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD
2008-08-21

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-14

Thank you for your service. It has been 17yrs since you went to Heaven. Officer Briggs will not be forgotten.

2007-06-20

What a darling smile! 17 years have passed since your
EOW, but time has not diminished your service or your
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2007-06-20

Rest in Peace, Officer Briggs. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-15

Thinking of you and your family today as you are honored on the ODMP...

God Bless...you will never be forgotten.

Phoenix PD

2006-11-22

May you sleep safe in the Arms of The Lord.

2006-06-20

To Phx PD Officer Briggs:
You will not be forgotten on the Anniversaary of your death. Rest in Peace

Belia Fessenden
Retired, Pinal Co SO-AZ
2006-06-20

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

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

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

2005-11-29

Pat, I can't believe it's been almost 15 years since we lost you. I'm writing this now, to let your family know you are still in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember you.

Sandy Rodriguez
Phoenix P.D.
2005-03-17

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, June 20, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Patrick O. Briggs who died in the line of duty on this date fourteen years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Briggs' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC
2004-06-20

God bless

Anonymous

HE WAS A FRIENDLY HAPPY MAN. HE WAS ALSO A GREAT NEIGHBOR. HE IS GREATLY MISSED.

Anonymous