A Great Guy We Will Never Forget

For the past week, local law enforcements have been mourning the loss of a brother. Deputy David Briese, Badge Number 342, was taken from us tragically on Friday, November 3, 2006. I was working that day when we here at the office got that phone call. He used to work for us here at Big Horn County Sheriffs Office. Then he moved on to bigger and better things. His death was deffinately untimely. I mean hell, I was thinking about him just two days before this happened. It was the 2nd officer funeral I have been to. I must admit, I was shocked to see so many people turn out. I don't blame them for going though. He was a great guy, someone who is going to be deeply missed by those he worked with.

It was one like those you would see in the movies. Police Officers from all over, hundreds of family and friends, and it was a cold and rainy day. Kinda ironic if you think about it. I'm going to put a little something at the end of this. It's going to be called "The Last Call." This is very bone chilling. I could not believe how sad and sick to my stomach I got when I stood there listening to that. Part of me hated myself for going, but on the other hand, I was glad I went due to the fact that it was somewhat in a way closure for me.

The Last Call
"342 10-38? 342 10-38? 342 10-38? 342 10-7..."

For anyone who does not know what that means, 10-38 is asking if the officer is okay, and 10-7 is meaning death.

This was the worse thing to hear. I'm not sure what else to say but he will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Nikki