He frequently spoke to veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2010 Brissie, along with Yogi Berra, Jerry Coleman and John "Mule" Miles was honored in a ceremony at Washington, D.C.'s Nationals Park.
He frequently interacted with veterans of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2010, Brissie, alongside Yogi Berra, Jerry Coleman, and John "Mule" Miles, received recognition at a ceremony at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.