Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Bryan's Wife, Daughter & Family:
Words can never really express the deep sorrow felt for your family. I know and understand because we were just there...and still are. We will all get through this together...You have just joined a bigger family that will be there for you all.
May God place peace in your hearts and heal your hurt. One day at a time...

To Officer Bryan:
Thank you for keeping your city safe. Thank you for laying down your life in the most honorable way...you are a true hero!! I am sure that you will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you. Watch over your wife, daughter, family and fellow officers. I know that Bran is with you in heaven showing you around...

Lindsey Winfield
Deputy Brandy Winfield's Sister-in-Law

January 11, 2005

Bryan - I am thinking of your family today, today is your funeral, it is a rainy, gloomy day, just as it was for my brother-in-law Brandy's funeral. Ohio has lost another outstanding man. Thank you for your service. I hope you have met Brandy, what a funny, loving man. Tell him we said hey and we miss him. I am proud that you were courageous enough to wear that badge everyday. I wish the monster that did this could have seen what stood behind your badge. I pray for Marissa, your baby and all that you left behind. Rest easy.

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-In-Law EOW 10/14/04

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-In-Law EOW 10/14/04

January 11, 2005

Rest easy Brother, we'll take your watch. Watch over us. PS..The coward was caught.

Ohio Police Officer

January 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Hurst's wife, family, friends and co-workers. May God comfort you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 11, 2005

Bryan, rest in peace my friend. We thank you for your courage and sense of honor and duty. We know you'll continue the beat in heaven. God's speed.

Hurst family, may God be with you in this time of loss. Please know that your extended law enforcement family mourns alongside you. We hold the highest honor for Bryan. We hold you in our prayers.

Officer P. Bench
Cameron University Office of Public Safety (Oklahoma)

January 11, 2005

I cruised the freeways, far and near,
and patrolled the highways long.
I assisted those in need of help,
and tried to right the wrongs.

I knew my job put me at risk,
thus faith came into call;
I never drove without the Lord.
He was with me through it all.

I didn't want to leave you,
but God said that I must go.
So, I held your love inside me,
and let my spirit flow.

Tell my family, and my friends,
that every thing's okay;
Up here a deputy uses wings,
to cruise the Great Highway.

Teach my children to be proud,
and to not live life in fear.
Tell them Daddy's still on watch,
and that I am always near.

And you, dear wife, remember, please
that true love never dies.
What lives today, within the heart,
lives on in Paradise.

Author: Janice Winslow Harper

SPL AGENT D.SIMMS
US MARSHAL/DETROIT MI

January 11, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen Officer Bryan Hurst. Officer Hurst made the ultimate sacrifice and for that he is a true HERO. Officer Hurst you will never be forgotten for the service you provided. Rest in peace my Brother. God Bless.

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office,FL

January 11, 2005

I saw the news as my family sat at dinner the other night. I moved from the table to hear the story...and wished I didn't have to! My family sat quietly because they knew it was important to me...but they,too, wished I didn't have to!

I will think of you and your family as I patrol...and hope I can show the same selfless courage as you!

Be at peace, my brother! God Bless this family!

Off. M.J. McRill
Sidney Police, Sidney, Ohio

January 11, 2005

To the entire Hurst family, I am truly sorry for your tragic loss. I keep praying that line of duty deaths will end but unfortunately they haven't. I know your pain first hand.
To Officer Hurst's daughter, it saddens me that you will never get to truly know your father, but know that he was a hero. To his wife, cherish your memories and know that he is still here in your daughter. This seperation will be hard but will not be everlasting. I will keep you in my prayers.

Lee Ann
Officer André Booker, Henrico, VA PD, EOW 1-12-04

January 11, 2005

A POLICE OFFICER’S WIFE

A special kind of woman.
A cut above the rest
Always rating her
among the very best.
How many goodbyes are shouted
without a fond embrace.
As duty steals her man away
for the dangers he must face.
How many meals are ruined
or tender moments disturbed.
All for the call of loyalty
to which her man must serve.
She can push the mower,
or paint a room in need.
How she can stretch a dollar
is a miracle indeed.
She's a mother, a lover,
a chauffeur and a nurse.
A living symbol of the phrase
for better or for worse.
Rich is the man indeed...
That become this Woman's life.

-Author Unknown-

Marion, Ohio

January 11, 2005

My sympathy and condolences go to the Hurst Family.

Captain Charles D. Doan
Plymouth, Ohio Police Department

January 11, 2005

Thank you Officer ... our hearts go out to your family and friends.
Yet another hero lost ... thanks for all you have done! God Bless!

Lynn Family
Columbus, Ohio

January 11, 2005

I pray that God will comfort family and friends during this tragic time.

May God Bless You All!

Lt. S. Kimbel
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office (Georgia)

January 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family memebers. Thank you for your service. You won't be forgotten.

Criminal Justice Student
UWW

January 11, 2005

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Bryan did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Bryan be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Hurst's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Bryan is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Bryan was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Hurst for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

January 11, 2005

God bless you for your fearless acts that tragic day. You offered the ultimate sacrifice to save so many. Gone, but never forgotten...we will always remember.



"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.
-Unknown

Former LEO Wife
Delaware, OH

January 10, 2005

Rest in peace. You will be missed.

Sgt. Jim H. Detter, Jr
Ashley Police Department

January 10, 2005

Well done Devil Dog, not many men have the intestinal fortitude to stand up to the face of evil and perform in combat. You make me proud to be a police officer and more proud to be a former jarhead like yourself. Semper Fi brother, your spirit will live forever among us. God bless your family who had their loving father, husband, and child, stolen from them by the wicked cowards we will always pursue. Semper Fidelis Bryan.

Officer Joseph D. Riddle #2109
Columbus Police

January 10, 2005

Brother, Thank You, may you rest in peace. Pleae look out over us, as you patrol the skies!!!!! Our prayers our with your family and Department.

Ofc. R. A. Collar
Cobb Co PD, GA

January 10, 2005

REST IN PEACE OFFICER HURST

I DID NOT KNOW YOU BUT I HURT AT THE LOSS OF YOUR LIFE, MY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

jeff hodge
citizen of columbus

January 10, 2005

Bryan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will not be forgotten. You made the ultimate sacrifice. As you patrol the heavens, may you rest in peace, Hero.

Deputy Troy Gibson/ K9 Rocky
Delaware County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2005

On behalf of the London Police Dept. we want to give our condolences to the Hurst Family. He served his Country as a Marine and a Police Officer. When one of us goes down, it effects us all. The call to become a Police Officer, is the call to serve something greater than ourselves. Bryan answered that call, both as a Marine and a Police Officer. Semper Fi Bro.

Sgt. David Williamson
London Oh Police Dept.

January 10, 2005

your laugh, your practical jokes and your mustang...these are things i will miss. thank you for your heroic actions. rest easy now as your brothers and sisters will take care of things down here.

CPD

January 10, 2005

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS THAT HAD THE HONOR OF KNOWING OFFICER HURST, MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL.

PATROLMAN, CHAD MULLEN
CITY OF HORNELL NY

January 10, 2005

Thank You for your service. You are in my prayers.

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

January 10, 2005