Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank You Brother for your service and dedication to duty above and beyond the call. We are so proud you are one of us in The Thin Blue Line. Rest assured your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

January 7, 2005

Ofcr Hurst, the Nation was lucky for the first few days of 2005...tragically though, there has to be a first Officer Down every year. We lost a brother in 2003, and we know the pain it brings. May God grant your family and friends peace of mind and console them with the knowledge that you are close to His throne now - where there is no pain, no crime, and death is vanquished. I look forward to meeting you there someday...until then, rest easy brother - we have the watch...

CSO M. Huber
Tucson PD

January 7, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

January 7, 2005

Why someone wants to take a father away from his 6 month old baby for just a little bit of money. This man was a father, a husband, and a son, and to take him away for what? Thank you officer Hurst, you are a constant reminder of the tragedy that goes on everyday in our country. You may go rest now, your fellow brothers and sisters will take your watch.

Reserve Officer
Columbia Police Department

January 7, 2005

My sincere condolences to Bryan's family. This has been a rough couple days, and it won't get any easier, with the showings, and the funeral coming up. I had the priviledge to work with Bryan on 12 Pct.and he was just an all around good person.There wasn't anything he wouldn't have done for any of us. Bryan, I know your watching over us and your family. You died a HERO, you saved alot of peoples lives in that bank and you will be layed to rest as a HERO should be. Your wife and child will be taken care because no part of our family (Columbus Police Division) will ever be forgotten! I know, I speak for probably every one in the Division, your murderer will be caught and justice will be served in one way or another! Rest in eternal peace my friend.

Officer Steve Redding
Columbus Division of Police

January 7, 2005

We will not let your torch go out, we will continue on and keep "Your Flame" alive. Peace is your reward, my brother.

C. Blain Torch Run Liaison SOKY
Special Olympics kentucky

January 7, 2005

To the family, friends and brother & sister officers of Officer Hurst: My deepest sympathy for your loss.
To Officer Hurst: Rest in peace brother.

A.N. (ret. Sheriff's Officer, NJ)

January 7, 2005

Officer Hurst, you have made a sacrifice like none other. You are keeping the streets of heaven safe and watching over us. Your mansion is ready. I pray for your wife and small child and family, the pain is like no other, but know that the prayers or many and the hands of angels will hold you up and eventually you will find peace.

January 7, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. We have the watch now.

Lieutenant Lawrence M. Guidobono
Meriden, CT Police Department

January 7, 2005

May your family find comfort knowing you left this world for a much better place. I pray your wife and daughter will always remember you as a hero who gave the ultimate sacrafice to ensure our safety. Thank you for your service my brother. May we all see you in heaven one day.

Patrolman, P.O. Douglas
Washington Police Department

January 7, 2005

"The Lord of host is with us"...
It is our prayer that the "Lord of Host" will be with the family, friends and fellow officers during this most difficult time. Rest in the Lord Officer Hurst.
Chaplain Justice

Chaplain: PTRL. Bryce Justice
Bean Station Police Department, Tn.

January 7, 2005

My thought's and prayers are with you during this time. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead.

A Police Officers Wife
Dallas, Texas

January 7, 2005

Thank you for your sacrifice. You will be in my prayers.

Patrolman

January 7, 2005

I am deeply sorry for your lost. May God be with you in your time of need.We are sorry that Officer Hurst valiantly had to give his life in the line of duty in protecting the citizens of Columbus.

Sergeant Art Sheldon
Columbus (GA) Police Department

January 7, 2005

To the family, friends, and fellow officers....you will be in my prayers.
Rest easy my brother in blue.

Police Officer
North Carolina

January 7, 2005

Although your tour of duty has ended, the thought of your courage and sacrifice has just begun, and you will be eternally remembered. Thank you for your service. My deepest condolences to the to the Wife and Daughter of Officer Hurst and to the Columbus Police Department.

Investigator Russell Marburger
Travis County Sheriff's Office, Austin Texas

January 7, 2005

Blessed are the peace makers, for they will called children of GOD!!!!!!

January 7, 2005

YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER

the rolniak family
riverdale police eow 2-4-04

January 7, 2005

My deepest sympath goes to the family and friends of Ofc. Hurst, as well as the Columbus Division of Police. Rest in peace my brother in blue. You will not be forgotten.

Tpr. Paul Arigno #888
CT STATE POLICE

January 7, 2005

Sincerely sorry to hear of your loss.

May God bless you...

Officer Owens
FBI Police Department

January 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Hurst, both immediatte family and law enforcement family. May God be with you all in your times of need in the days which follow.

Patrolman T. D. Phelan
La Porte Police Dept., La Porte, Texas

January 7, 2005

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 7, 2005

May God be with the family,Friends and fellow Officers of Bryan Hurst during this time of tradgey.Bryan will never be forgotten, he will always be a part of the Thin Blue Line. God Speed Brother.

Lt. R. Mark Moore
Clinton Police Department, TN

January 7, 2005

The Officers and Staff of the City of Lumpkin Police Department offer our condolences to the family and fellow officers of Officer Hurst.

Rest well my brother the watch is ours now.

Chief Jay Stripling
Lumpkin Police Department

January 7, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find peace and comfort from the heart felt reflections left by your extended Law Enforcement Family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you “Rest high on the Mountain”.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

January 7, 2005