Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

SEMPER FI AND GOD BLESS

Deputy Sheriff
Putnam Co. Ga.

October 19, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Briggs, his family, and the Manchester Police Dept. during this very difficult time. As citizens of Manchester we admire the courage and dedication of this city's Police Officers as displayed by Officer Briggs. As we pray for Michael, his family, and the MPD, we want them to know that we appreciate all the sacrifices they make so that my family can live in a safe city. Thank you and be careful.

The Pedone Family
Manchester, NH

October 19, 2006

You are in my prayers.

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

October 19, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Briggs, his family, and the Manchester Police Dept. during this very difficult time. As citizens of Manchester we admire the courage and dedication of this city's Police Officers as displayed by Officer Briggs. As we pray for Michael, his family, and the MPD, we want them to know that we appreciate all the sacrifices they make so that my family can live in a safe city. Thank you and be careful.

The Pedone Family
Manchester, NH

October 19, 2006

Mike, you will never be forgotten and your family will be taken care of always. It is a great loss to our PD to have your tour of duty end. We will all now work harder to strive to be an Officer of your strength and dedication. God Bless you, your wife and your boys. You will always be with us.

Patrol Officer
Manchester PD

October 19, 2006

Once again another young officer is taken away from us. I visit this site every so often and am always saddened to hear of the death of another officer. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of officer Briggs.
Stay strong and know that God has you all in his arms right now even if it doesn't feel that way.
Janett
England

janett

October 19, 2006

Rest in Peace Officer Briggs. Thank you for all of your hard work, you will never be forgotten

When the sun is shining we will know you are looking over us with your smiles.

NHTI -Criminal Justce Club in Concord nh

October 19, 2006

On behalf of the entire membership of the New Hampshire Police Association, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Briggs Family and the members of the Manchester Police Department. Our entire Executive Board is fully supporting Governor John Lynch and Attorney General Kelley Ayotte in charging Officer Briggs' murderer with Capital Murder. Officers from all lines of Law Enforcement need the protection of the law.

God Bless you Officer Briggs.

President Don McCabe
NH Police Association

President Don McCabe
New Hampshire Police Association

October 19, 2006

Officer Briggs,

You died a hero for the sons and daughters of New Hampshire. Although I did not know you personally, I am grieving for you and your family. I know they are proud of you, we all are. Your brothers in blue, across this great country, will miss you deeply.

Rest easy Hero,
Ofc. Dev Atma Khalsa
Somersworth, NH PD

Officer Dev Atma Khalsa
Somersworth NH PD

October 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. Another hero taken way too soon. Semper Fi

Professional Firefighter Tom Bowers
former Marine & 10 yr police veteran

October 19, 2006

Rest easy Mikey, You were a true professional, I'm very proud and humbled to have served with you. Honor and Pride SRT brother!

Lieutenant Paul J. Moller
NHPSTC

October 19, 2006

Rest well Brother and may God welcome you with open arms.
As I sit here and look at your picture, it makes me sad and very angry at the same time that another Officer has lost his life and a Family is left to grieve and cry for their precious son, husband and Father.
The list on this website grows too long way too quick.
I pray that your family will know that we all hold them in our hearts and in our prayers.
Well done Marine-well done.

anonymous LEO

October 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

October 19, 2006

As a member of a New hampshire Police Det as well as the wife of a New Hampshire Police Officer I just wanted to say that this special man was credit to his proffession. He was there for all when ever they needed him. He was a friend to, co-worker for and pall bearor for Jeremy Charron, the last officer killed in the line of duty in this state.

He was also a terrific husband and father. As one of his sons said, if he had a second he would spend it with us.

To his wife and family, may God help you to get through the times ahead.

To our brothers in Blue at Manchester PD, My deepest condolances.

To any who read this, the Manchester PD has asked that a patch from each dept attending Michael's funeral bring a patch to give to his son. Please send a patch to the dept for this hero's sons.

Dispatcher Vivian Bohanan
Hillsboro NH Police Dept

October 19, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Officer Briggs's wife and children and to the members of the Manchester Police Dept. May you Rest In Peace Officer Briggs.

Mike Flynn
Boston MA
(Former Manchester Police Explorer 1989-1992)

Mike Flynn
Former Manchester Police Explorer

October 19, 2006

god bless officer briggs and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

October 19, 2006

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Officer Micahel Briggs' family on the loss of their husband, father, son and friend...The parents of Trooper Paul F.Barry

October 19, 2006

God bless you and your family. Officer Briggs you are and will always be remebered as a hero defending the public.
Deepest condolencess to the family and department.


Mother of Sheriff in California

October 19, 2006

OFC BRIGGS,

GO AND REST MY BROTHER.....WE HAVE THE WATCH FROM HERE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT. REST ASSURE YOUR FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY. YOU ARE A HERO OFC BRIGGS....YOU COMMITTED AN ACT OF REMARKABLE BRAVERY AND SHOWN GREAT COURAGE AND STRENTH OF CHARACTER. YOU ARE ADMIRED AND LOOKED UP TO FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING QUALITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS. GOD BLESS

SGT. GARY HANNAGAN
CHELMSFORD PD, MASSACHUSETTS

October 19, 2006

As a fellow bike officer I'm deeply sadden to hear of the loss of Officer Briggs. To the family, just know that help is only a thin blue line away.

Officer Matt Spears
Collegedale Police Department TN

October 19, 2006

I would just like to say that I am very upset over Office Briggs' death. My heart goes out completely to His family, and loved ones. I am angry toward the man that killed Him and if this State of NH does not follow through with the death penalty for killing Officer Briggs', I will be very disappointed in our State.

The Officers are doing their jobs and a wonderful job doing it. They have all kinds of conflict to deal with daily, not to mention the danger from people like the one that killed Officer Briggs. This State needs to stand up to these killers, and let them know that it is NOT okay to kill an Officer or anyone in the Legal System.

Again, I am so sad about Officer Briggs' death, He seemed to be a fine, upstanding man who really cared.

Sincerely,

Quila Burkett

Quila Burkett
concerned citizen

October 19, 2006

My class at McDonough School has asked many questions about Officer Briggs and his family. Some of them remember him on his bike and others knew, or their family knew Michael Addison.
They wanted to have some time of silence and asked why we did
that and what it means to lower the flag. Curious little 10 and 11 year olds-but all know the seriousness of a police officers job.
We will remember him and all of the Manchester Police Force.

Jo Ann Heath
Teacher-5thgrade in Manchester,NH

October 19, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

October 19, 2006

Rest in peace Michael.

Ofc. Andy Arena
Delray Beach (FL) Police Department

October 19, 2006

R.I.P Officer Briggs

I approach the vehicle, as bluelights bounce around me,
It's not a matter of like and hate, it's the violation I saw.
As I get closer, the danger I do not see,
I'm thinking of enforcing the law.

I hear the shot, and feel the pain,
As I drop to the ground
The car speeds off driven by a man who has to be insane,
As I finally into my radio, mumble,"Officer Down!"

As I lay there, I thought of my wife,
I see the dreams we had made.
I ask the Lord to please spare my life,
Then I felt myself begin to fade.

I stopped him only for speeding,
Then I heard a sweet voice on my ear.
"Come with me son, to Heaven I am leading.
No more will you have to shed a tear."

I opened my eyes to see my Savior,
He said, "Follow me, my son.
He will pay for his behavior,
For you have performed a job well done!"

October 19, 2006