Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The thoughts and prayers of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bryan Hurst.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

January 6, 2005

To the wife and little girl of this hero, my heart goes out to you, I pray for you. Your husband lived as he died- a true hero.

Officer Hurst, rest in peace, your time in hell is done, now you will walk the streets of heaven. Watch over you wife and little girl.

A police officer survivor.

January 6, 2005

The news of this senseless and terrible tragedy stopped me in my tracks. Your family will now become a part of "our family". We will be there for you and support you in anyway we can. Please lean on Ohio COPS, they understand and will give you hope that you too will survive. I will pray for your family and that this ugly monster will be caught and brought to perfect justice. Just remember to breathe.

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister in law EOW 10/14/04

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfields Sister-in-law EOW 10/14/04

January 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Hurst and his family during this tragic time.

PO Jim Kenna
University of Pittsburgh PD

January 6, 2005

I just read an article on this tragedy and the Mayor of Columbus was quoted as saying, "While we honor his service, we must also live up to his sacrifice and stand vigilant every day against injustice and those who refuse to respect our city and the law". Those are powerful words which I think embodies one of the many reasons we put it all on the line every time we go out with a badge and gun.

Rest in peace Bryan, I will try to live up to your sacrifice.

Officer Corey Habrock
Papillion, NE

January 6, 2005

To the family of OUR FALLEN BROTHER,

May God be with you during this time of sorrow and pain. Please remember, you are not suffering alone. All of the Law Enforcement family feels the pain when a fellow brother leaves this earth. Please remember God needed him for a special assignment, and he is resting in complete peace.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of your family

K9 Handler Jeff Johnson
Newtown Township Police Department

January 6, 2005

God be with you on your ride home brother. Please watch over me now.

January 6, 2005

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Hurst for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

January 6, 2005

To the family of this young officer...I'm so sorry for your loss.

Know that he is with God now and will watch you from there. Thank you to this officer who served us.

January 6, 2005

Rest easy with Saint Michael, watch over your brothers who wear the badge tonight. Blessed are the Peacemakers.

LEO wife

January 6, 2005

Rest in peace bro. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

special undercover....Chuck

January 6, 2005

To Officer Hurst’s family, friends and the Columbus Division of Police,

There are no words that can make this any easier for you. Draw the comfort from those around you and the many prayers that will be offered for you and the family. Our daughter was killed on July 28, 2002 while answering a dog off of a leash complaint. A routine call. We have all learned that there is no such thing as a routine call. God bless each of you.

Bill and Debbie Nagle
Parents of
Ofc. Jessica Nagle Wilson
Hazel Park PD
EOW 7/28/02

January 6, 2005

Bryan,
I just wanted you to know that I considered you not just a fellow officer, but also a friend. I enjoyed my time working and talking with you. My prayers and thoughts, as well as those of my family, are with you and your family always. You placed yourself in harm's way to protect others. For that we are all proud.

Sgt. Ron Kemmerling
CPD

January 6, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. MAY HE GIVE THOSE WHO GRIEVE YOUR LOST THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH TO CARRY ON THIS NEW YEAR OF 2005. YOU ARE A HERO. MAY THE CITIZENS OF COLUMBUS,OHIO NEVER FORGET YOU OR YOUR GREAT SACRIFICE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER. NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY YOUR KILLER GET HIS JUST REWARD WHEN CAUGHT. AND HE WILL BE CAUGHT. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 6, 2005

Praying for strength for your loved ones you leave behind. Why does it seem as if the good always die young? Thank you for your service in law enforcement-God bless you for the lives you have touched. Rest in heaven, now.

Winston-Salem Police Department

January 6, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Bryan you are a true hero who will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

January 6, 2005

Officer Hurst. You are a warrior and a hero. You, your family and your Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patrolman
Albuquerque Police Department

January 6, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

January 6, 2005

My deepest condolences goes out to your family. Thank you for protecting and serving your community. You will never be forgotten and forever be a Hero.....

Amy Caldwell
Citizen Marion, Ohio

January 6, 2005

Our condolences to Officer Bryan Hurst's family, friends and Brother and Sister Officers of the Columbus Division of Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil.
Psalm 23-4

OFC.B.Lovallo
A-Squad Woodbridge P.D Woodbridge CT

January 6, 2005

I am once again deeply saddened to see another officer added to this website. Thank you, Officer Hurst, for your many years of service and your sacrifice. I pray that the person responsible for this will be caught and held accountable here on earth as well as in the afterlife. May God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace, Officer Hurst.

Linda - LEO wife and sister
of S/A Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

January 6, 2005

Rest easy, Brother. Your watch is now ours.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

January 6, 2005

May God bless you and your family.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

January 6, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Bryan Hurst.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

January 6, 2005

For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
JOHN 3:16

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

January 6, 2005