Krista in MA 
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| 20 Oct 2006 9:42 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Police Officer Briggs. May your memories offer you comfort during these times. Thank you for your service Officer Briggs - may you rest in peace. |
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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~Martin Luther King. Jr.
"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
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capemar52
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Dover, NH / Cape Cod
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| 20 Oct 2006 10:47 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Officer Michael Briggs. You will not be forgotten.
Anyone leaving from the Dover, Rochester NH area?
Irish
Dover NH/CapeCod
Semper Fi
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Snapshot
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Nashville, TN
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| 20 Oct 2006 10:50 AM |
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Posted By qgolden on 19 Oct 2006 6:55 AM
Current plan is to gather at Naults Cycle (On the West Side of the River) and be kickstands up from the Naults Parking lot at 0900. We will cross the Merrimack at Granite Street and take a right on Elm to the parking site.
This put us in and out of town while interfering with traffic at a minimum. This is the best way to show the community that we care and not add to the planning and coordination that the Manchester Police Department already has to deal with. Putting 150 Bikes into the already lengthy Funeral Procession will add to the work load of the Police Department.
I realize that Quinn said we didn't want to add to the planning and coordination that the Manchester Police Department is dealing with. However, is someone from PGR in contact with the Manchester PD? Why I ask is that WMUR Channel 9 News has been broadcasting for a couple days now that the Granite Street bridge will close down to traffic at 8:45 AM, as well as traffic on Elm St. Do we have special permission to cross over at 9:00?
The following was taken from the website at WMUR that lists the road closures:
http://www.wmur.com/news/10114871/detail.html
Saturday Closures
Elm Street from Queen City Avenue to the dead end of North Elm Street will be closed at 8:45 a.m.
The Queen City Bridge will be the only access for people traveling east and west over the Merrimack River.
Eastbound traffic will be open on Granite Street only to those who are going to the Verizon Wireless Arena for the circus; however, there will be an interruption of traffic flow when the funeral procession goes by.
Parking will be at a minimum for anyone going to the circus. It is suggested that you park anywhere east of Elm Street. All parking restrictions, time zones and meters will be suspended.
Any meter with a bag on it is designated as a no parking zone for the purpose of the procession.
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sisof3firemen
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Tavares FL
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| 20 Oct 2006 1:56 PM |
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mikmaqbiker
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| 20 Oct 2006 2:56 PM |
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| To friends and family of Officer Briggs from my family, we send our condolences and reget that I can not make this mission due to work commitments. |
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Fred Bird, Exeter, N.H.
Ex-Service member of the Cold War 1978-87
SSgt,USAF
Father of Son who served in Southern Watch, Kuwait 1999
and Operation Enduring Freedom ,Afghanistan,Uzbekistan,Pakistan,Kuwait,Tajikistan
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Smokeater42
Posts: 62
Webster NH
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| 20 Oct 2006 2:57 PM |
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| I can't make it, have to work, my heart and prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Officer Michael Briggs, Manchester is a better place becouse of you, Rest in Peace, Your a Hero
God Bless
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rglloyd
Posts: 50
Hudson, NH
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| 20 Oct 2006 3:29 PM |
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| Nashua/ Hudson area, Sorry for the last minute decision. I am going to attend this mission and anyone who would like to go up with me see the plan below. This message went out to all the Gatecity Hog Chapter members and is open to anyone who would like to go up with us. The mission plan: I am going to lead a group from the Nashua/ Hudson area. We will meet at the Hudson WalMart, 254 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH 03051 The directions to Hudson are: take exit 2 off Rte 3 in Nashua and follow the ramp over the bridge into Hudson. At the traffic lights and the end of the exit take a right and you will see the Wal-Mart on the left. I will be in the southwest corner of the parking lot. We will meet at 7:00 AM, Safety Briefing at 7:25 AM, and Leave at 7:30 AM sharp. We will be traveling to Naults Honda in Manchester. Current plan is to gather at Naults Cycle (On the West Side of the River) and be kickstands up from the Naults Parking lot at 0830-0900. We will cross the Merrimack at Granite Street and take a right on Elm to the parking site. Upon passing of the Funeral Procession we will exit down Elm southerly ending up on Brown Ave and out Rt. 101/293. Do not forget to bring your flags. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and if you plan to attend. This is an open ride and not an official HOG ride. SAFETY NOTE: WITH ALL RGE RAIN AND WIND PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THOSE SLIPPERY LEAVES, WE WANT TO GET THERE AND BACK SAFE. RALPH LLOYD CELL: 603-765-1905 |
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Snapshot
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Nashville, TN
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| 20 Oct 2006 4:16 PM |
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Posted By capemar52 on 20 Oct 2006 10:47 AM
Anyone leaving from the Dover, Rochester NH area?
Irish
Dover NH/CapeCod
Semper Fi
I will be going from the Rochester area, traveling down Rt 125 and then Rt 101.
Here is my game plan:
Leave 7:15 from Irving gas station in Gonic, just south of Exit 12 off Spaulding Turnpike (Rt 16)
7:20 reach Rt 9 and Rt 125 intersection in Barrington
7:25 reach Rt 4 and Rt 125 traffic circle
(sweep by and pick up anyone at Lee Motorcycle just south of the circle on 125)
7:45 reach Rt 101 and Rt 125
(quick sweep of McDonald's parking lot for anyone there)
8:15 reach staging area in Manchester
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Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "WOW, what a ride!"
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01deuce
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Milford, MA
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| 20 Oct 2006 4:57 PM |
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| Leaving out of Milford, MA at 0640 sharp meeting with our RI Members. Mobil Station, Route 109 West off of 495. RI will be rolling through and not stopping. |
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Jim Boland
State Captain
Massachusetts
IX XI NEVER FORGET
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AngstsLowRider800
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Lowell, MA
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| 20 Oct 2006 5:14 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the Manchester Police Department and especially to his family. The Manchester PD is an excellent outfit and this loss of a great officer is tragic indeed. I will be riding tomorrow morning on this mission - anyone in or near Lowell going (last minute I know but I JUST read my email) shoot me an email at chris_deroma@yahoo.com or call 508 246 7279.
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buddman
Posts: 336
Naples, FL
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| 20 Oct 2006 5:15 PM |
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| Will arrive at Nault's by 0800. Am in the cage. Will help anyway I can. |
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Buddman (Preacher)
Proud son of WWII, Korea VET (May He R.I.P)
U.S. Navy BTFN
Cold War Vet '87-'89,
Retired International Chaplain Covenant MM
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qgolden
Posts: 492
NH State Captain
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| 20 Oct 2006 5:37 PM |
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Folks,
We are still working local traffic conditions with PD. Please plan on the possibility of Kickstands up at 0845 or even 0830. Elm Street and the Granite Street Bridge will be closed by 0900. PD will be letting us through but may request we leave earlier than our original planned 0900. We will spend probably a solid hour standing on the sidewalk waiting the horse drawn procession. Dress Appropriate.
Quinn
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Richcop
Posts: 464
New England Regional Captain
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| 20 Oct 2006 5:52 PM |
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I am not pleased that do to the early time, and the time I get out of work, I won't be able to make this Mission. I wish I could be there to support my fallen brother. I will keep Officer Briggs, his family, friends, and all of the PGR in my thoughts. Ride Safe. Rich
Richard J. Keniston
"Ride Safe"
Director
Blue Knights MA-I
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vtxri
Posts: 933
Rhode Island State Captain
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| 20 Oct 2006 6:25 PM |
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Just a quick note to that riders heading out from RI and probably others as well, we have some severe winds tonight and leaves are all over the back roads, some will be leaving in the dark, ride safe and see you in the morning
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Rhode Island State Captain
United States Army Veteran
"Pro Patria Vigilans"
Member since 11/20/2005 #303
RI Mission Alerts - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RIPGR/
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DanL
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Quincy, MA
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| 20 Oct 2006 6:28 PM |
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| I'll be heading out of Quincy between 6:00 & 6:30, straight up 93. If you see a black & beige Valkyrie, your welcome to join me. It was very crowded up in Manchester tonight. Good showing from the LEO crowd. |
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DanL
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Quincy, MA
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| 20 Oct 2006 6:28 PM |
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| I'll be heading out of Quincy between 6:00 & 6:30, straight up 93. If you see a black & beige Valkyrie, your welcome to join me. It was very crowded up in Manchester tonight. Good showing from the LEO crowd. |
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wvhusker
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Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
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| 20 Oct 2006 6:55 PM |
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Officer Briggs,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the community in which you lived. Your dedication will long be remembered in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved you. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, law enforcement brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom which we all enjoy under the protection of police officers such as you. Your wife and sons have much to be proud of in the man they knew as husband and father. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your watch is complete. You are truly an American hero and the community in which you lived is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WV Husker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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qgolden
Posts: 492
NH State Captain
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| 21 Oct 2006 10:16 AM |
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Thank you to all who turned out to honor Michael Briggs.
Thank you to Officer Briggs, his Family, Friends, the City of Manchester and Law Enforcment everywhere for all you do.
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FDLt22
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| 21 Oct 2006 4:34 PM |
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Other than special missions, this was my first mission. I could not have been more welcomed by all from PGR. The respect given the someone who you may never have meet was amazing. I wish had had known about PGR when we buried my father in Arlington not to long ago.
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live2ride55
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Eden Prairie, MN
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| 21 Oct 2006 6:18 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Officer Michael Briggs I offer my most heartfelt sympathies. You have lost a true hero. To Officer Briggs - you stood on the edge of the thin blue line and protected the citizens of your community and served with valor. I thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, my brother.
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Minnesota Patriot Guard
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mlaferriere12
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| 22 Oct 2006 10:22 AM |
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I just want to express my thanks, my gratitude and my support for what you did yesterday to make the procession/memorial for my friend and colleague Michael Briggs so much better. Each of you have a huge heart and you helped comfort (in ways I never thought possible) the friends and family of this brave hero.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you and your families.
Melissa Laferriere
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Chef Redbeard
Posts: 84
Sandown NH
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| 22 Oct 2006 1:09 PM |
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The wind blows cold
Winter sun warms nothing
Hot coffee will never warm the hands enough
Wind freezes the words in the air
The faint rumble is first heard
as the iron horses of today pass
192 of them, two by two
Upfront as pathfinders
Then the snort of horses
One with it owner's boots backwards
lead by a single man
Followed by an honor guard
The slap of leather on asphalt
A glint from polished brass
The clap of hooves on stone
Murmurs of voices
Tears stream down
Behind the mirrored glasses
Voices choke up in remembrance
At the loss of an officer and marine
We all will go on
And he will be remembered
His ethics and values will be taught
To the others left behind
We ride with respect,
To be the silent voice
For the families to see
They are never alone
We share in their loss
We know the pain
And stand with them
Always vigilant
Officer Briggs, you can rest
You've done your job
Others can pick up the banner
That you carried for us to see.
Your family is now our family
Your son's will be proud
They will temper the sadness
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WhiteHat
Posts: 125
Lowell, MA
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| 22 Oct 2006 10:01 PM |
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Found this amongst the pumpkins in Keene, NH, yesterday:
PM or email me if you'd like hi-res version. Original was 997KB, 2160x1440.
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I ride with the good guys! |
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