The author was born in Theresa, New York. He moved to the Syracuse area during the 1930s, then to Throopsville, New York in 1939, where he graduated from Port Byron High School in 1948. He served three years and three months with the 27th Infantry Division, 108th Infantry, until 1950, when he entered the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War,serving in Keflavik, Iceland. In 1953 he became a member of the New York State Police, where he served in Troop "D" and in Troop "B." He was a Station Commander from 1960-1963. He served in the uniform force for 14 years and then the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for 14 years. John Briant received numerous commendations and awards during his career in the N.Y.State Police, including the coveted "Brummer Award" for bravery and the US Army Medal of Valor. After retiring from the State Police, he served in the banking sector for seven years. A life long learner, he received his B.S. degree from the State University of New York. He is a published poet and writer of short stories. He participates in writer workshops in the Adirondacks summers and winters in the Southwest. He is a member of various police organizations. He is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a life member of the Association of Former New York State Troopers, a member of the International Police Association, and a member of the Central New York Police Chiefs Association. .He is also a member of the AASTPR (American Association of State Troopers) and a member of TOP COPS L. and The Police Writer's Club. He is a member of the New York State Troopers Benevolent Association (PBA). He is a Member of U.S. Navy Sampson WW-2 Navy Veterans, Inc./Sustaining member. He is also a member of the Adirondack Center for Writing, Paul Smith's College, Paul Smiths, New York 12970.
John Briant has been published in thirteen successive Anthologies as a member of a Writer's Workshop Group in the Adirondacks. This work was funded by the New York State Council for the Arts. The genre included short stories and poetry. This is a continuing program. Anthologies are available through the Old Forge Library, Old Forge, New York 13420.Shop for books by John H. Briant |
