Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Brother, My Friend, may God keep you safe until we meet again.

God Bless you and your family.

Wisconsin

January 7, 2005

Officer Hurst,
There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am to read of your loss. You were taken too soon, stolen from so many that knew and loved you. Watch from Heaven as your families come together to honor you and remember you with tears and laughter.


To you Mrs. Hurst and your infant child,
I will be praying for you. You have no idea how big a family that just adopted the both of you. Bryan's brothers and sisters in blue will be there for you EVERY step of the way. Go to them, lean on them, cry with them, smile with them. Time does not heal this wound, but the love of the department and community will get you through your roughest days.

Your husbands killer can run, but he CANNOT hide. He will be found, and he will get the justice he deserves.


God Bless you all!

Friend of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04
Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

January 7, 2005

Rest in peace and know that you served your fellow man well in this life.

My heart aches for your family that you leave behind. I pray that they trust in the Lord for the strength and courage they will need for the difficult days ahead.

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother of SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
EOW June 12, 2002

January 7, 2005

My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Hurst. May the Lord comfort you in your time grief.

Deportation Officer
DHS / ICE

January 7, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryan , his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

January 7, 2005

Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Hurst, Many Prayers are sent up for your comfort during this time of loss.

Detective
TN

January 7, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

January 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hurst family as you mourn the loss of your amazing hero. Though I never knew Bryan, I feel honored to have had him protecting me and my family.

January 7, 2005

May you be in peace in heaven.
My sincerist condolences to your family and agency.

Deputy Sheriff GTH
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office

January 7, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Bryan hurst. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.

mike
Federal Law enforcement Agency

January 7, 2005

To Bryan's family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Cincinnati Police Honor Guard
Cincinnati Police

January 7, 2005

It bothers me to see yet aonther young fine police officer killed in the line of duty..no doubt Officer Hurst died doing something that he loved..you will never be forgotten Officer Hurst..your family - friends & fellow co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers..rest easy and in peace my fellow brother in blue..we know that you will be watching over and protecting your fellow brothers/sisters..to the family of Officer Hurst..be strong..and i continue to pray for you..

Police Recruit...Karen
Detroit, MI

January 7, 2005

My condolences to the family of \
Officer Hurst and all Officers of the Columbus PD.
God Speed Brother

Joe Wilder
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital PS

January 7, 2005

A hero to more than he knows.™

Empry - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersherrif Matthew J. Lane EOW 5/30/03

January 7, 2005

May you rest in peace Brother.

Brother in Blue
Gwinnett County PD

January 7, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Hurst. You made the ultimate sacrifice with your courage. Thank you for your service. God speed.

Police Officer
Maryland

January 7, 2005

"Final Inspection"

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The policeman stood and faced his 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 badges
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 times 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 silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

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



Author Unknown

January 7, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Columbus Division of Police and the family of Police Officer Bryan Hurst. Thank you Officer Hurst for your brave service!

Police Officer & Chaplain
Albuquerque Police Dept.

January 7, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Bryan Hurst and the Columbus Division of Police...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Bryan... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

January 7, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Hurst. Your hard work and sacrifice will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Watch over us.

Officer K.A. Lokey
Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

January 7, 2005

It is with a heavy heart that I view another name added to the list. My husband, Officer Jason Wolfe, was added only four months ago. I send my love and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of Bryan. I am certain he served bravely and with honor. May God hear your prayers and help you through this tragedy. Godspeed Bryan.

T Wolfe
Phoenix Police

January 7, 2005

Although I didn't know you personally, I pray for those who do in the duration of this tragic time. You will never be forgotten. Thank you Sir, for your service to your community. Rest easy, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement have the watch now.

Indianapolis Citizen

January 7, 2005

God has called you home to be with our fallen brothers and sisters in heaven. Rest in peace my brother in blue. My deepest sympathies to your family, friends, and fellow officers. Godspeed.

Officer J.D. Brooks
Taneytown Maryland Police Department

January 7, 2005

It's hard to know what to say. We've lost yet another officer, the second in less than a month, and it pains the entire department, every last one of us. We lost a family member today. Bryan was a fine officer who I enjoyed talking to when assisting him on scenes.

My heart goes out to his family, especially his parents, his wife and new baby. I wish there was more we could do for them, but no matter what we do, it would never be enough. Know that Bryan will always be remembered as a hero who undoubtedly saved lives today while making the ultimate sacrifice.

"There is no accepted test of civilization. It is not wealth, or the degree of comfort, or the average duration of life, or the increase of knowledge. All such tests would be disputed. In default of any other measure, may it not be suggested that as good a measure as any is the degree to which justice is carried out, the degree to which men are sensitive to wrongdoing and desirous to right it?"

Sir John Macdonnell/Historical Trials/1927

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

George Orwell

Rest in peace, Bryan. We will never forget.

Evidence Technician Deborah Lanata
Columbus Division of Police

January 7, 2005

Officer Hurst, you truly are a hero.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and coworkers of Bryan Hurst. Nothing can ever compare to what you are feeling right now. Please know that you are not alone. You are in everyone prayers.
To the officers of CPD, may you have the strength to find and bring justice to the man that did this. My prayers are with you..

Dispatcher
Marion City PD

January 6, 2005