Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I sent that last reflection before I was finished.. the WPD Officer escaped with his life and unhurt after the suspect left. I know that was you looking over him that day... thanks for watching over him and all of us..I miss you and want you to know I think of you everyday...KEEP US SAFE.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

April 14, 2005

Bryan,

Happy Birthday buddy.. A few days ago a Westerville Officer working Spl. Duty in the BMI Credit Union (just outside 18 precinct) was attacked and had his gun taken from a Agg. Robbery on the Credit Union. He was not shot and survived this attack.. I

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

April 14, 2005

May we never forget the ultimate sacrafice made by all of the fallen officers. May God comfort the Hurst family and may all that read this continue praying for his wfe and young daughter. Thank you.

Cadet Jaison Kridler
Columbus State Police Academy

April 14, 2005

Bryan, You were a great cousin Marissa was so lucky today is her birthday. I hope that you're watching down on her right now. I feel like you're watching over me everyday when i ride my bike home from school. 6 days untill my birthday and only 7 more days untill your's. Everyday I read the reflections and it still feels like you're here. It's really hard sometimes but i get over it. Well i hope you have a great Birthday.
Love you lots and miss you everyday,
Mel

Mel

April 8, 2005

Officer Hurst I did not know you and more to the point I am not even a U.S. Citizen but my heart goes out to your loved ones and hope that as days passtheir heartache will be more bearable. You are to be much appreciated by all to lay your life down in the protection of all is the greatest sacrifice you could give and the person or persons responsible should never see the light of day again. From an British citizen to all that knew Officer Hurst I give you my best.

Les Jacques
United Kingdom

April 7, 2005

Bryan, well yesterday was 3 months, I still go to the bank and leave flowers and sometimes there are flowers already there, many people still want to do that in many ways to say thanks and that you have not been forgot.
I still have bad dreams from that day,getting the call, the drive to the Hospital and seeing you at the Hospital, and not wanting to believe it was really you, it just still seems like a bad dream. We have got to see and spend some time with Malia, she is so precious, your little girl.........Its so funny to see her look at another man when he talks, I think she still looks for you. Marissa seems to be doing well, and is pretty strong to go back to work and be the single mother.
I look at your photo's every day, and have been putting a scrapbook together. I wish we could have spent more time together, we talked about it all the time. Well, until we meet again, continue to look down upon us and guide us, we love and miss you very much. Love You Gina

cousin

April 7, 2005

Bryan

It's been 91 days since you were taken from us. i can still here the 21 gun salute and taps playing in my head like it was yesterday. I can still feel the goose bumps up my neck after they did the last call on your cruiser. I still can't believe you're gone. We're still dealing with the 'should-have-dones' over here. But we know in our hearts that you knew then, what you see now, that we love you and miss you. Some days, our hearts still feel physically broken. Give us all strength, especially Mark and Brandon. Let them know you are still with them. Watch over us all.

Kathy B

April 7, 2005

God Bless Officer Hurst,his families and the Columbus Division Of Police!You will be missed by ALL and forgotten by NONE!My Thoughts and Prayers are with Officer Hurst,His families,and this Department!Thank you Brother for Service well done,Rest In Peace now as the rest of your Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters will continue the fight on the Streets for You as You Patrol the streets of Heaven until we see you again !

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office , Louisville Kentucky

April 1, 2005

On the morning of Bryan's funeral, I sat and watched from my N High office as groups of Police Officers from other cities gathered in the parking lot next door. This moment affected me in a very emotional manner, and I will never forget the day, or Bryan. I often write poetry when I am so deeply moved, and I have now accounted for this moment in my life.

Blessing and prayers to Marissa and to all of you.

Paul

Paul J Haldy
Private Citizen, Westerville, OH

March 31, 2005

Bryan,

I wonder what you are thinking as you look down on us left behind. Can you see us down here hurting, each in our own way? They say in heaven there is no more pain, no more ugliness! You saw enough here as a police officer.

I pray for those still hurting. Let their faith in the Lord guide them and the memories of you Bryan bring a smile to their face instead of tears. I pray they dont cry because you are gone, but thank God and rejoice you were a part of our lives and we can say with Pride…You ARE a Great Friend!

We Love You!
Semper Fi

March 31, 2005

Bryan

It's surprising to see Marissa doing so well, at least on the outside. For those of us who are not cops, who are not as strong, and who do not "have a different view of life and know that being a cop is risky", we are not doing so well. Give us strength, Bryan. We hope we get to see Malia soon. Everytime we see her, we see you in her eyes and her smile. I hope she gives Marissa peace everyday, just knowing she will always have a part of you with her for the rest of her life. All we have is the memories. Be with us, watch over us all. If you've been watching us, you know how hard it's been on some of us....Help us through.

Happy Anniversary, Happy Easter.

Our hearts still feel like you left us yesterday....

March 31, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:9

March 30, 2005

Life is so difficult and so full of pain
at times. This one is particularly sad.
Anytime a young officers dies leaving
a young widow and young child, it is
especially heartbreaking. My next
door neighbor is named Malia and one doesn't hear that name very often. Her Mama was raised in Hawaii where you were in the early
90's. My hat is off to your wife Marissa for her dedication to her law
enforcement job. Sounds like you
were two peas in the same pod. You
were obviously quite a man who made quite an impression on those
you befriended and served. Having
a grandson who is 15 mos. old makes me incredibly sad for all the
things you will miss. Your wife now has to make so many decisions alone and raise a child without her
Daddy. And how is a parent suppose to recover from burying a child? This
event leaves so many unanswered
questions, but I know our Lord and
Savior Jesus never leaves us nor
forsakes us. He has given us many
promises to stand on and He will
meet our needs if we seek Him. You
all have a long road ahead of you and it will never be the same without
Bryan. My heart goes out to each and
every one of you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 29, 2005

Bryan,

Because of your actions all of the employees and fellow officers were able to return to the bank. Not a single day goes by without thoughts and memories of you. We placed a memorial on the door the day that the bank re-opened:

"There is no love greater than this, That a man would lay down his life for his friends."

It is the on duty officers job to keep the fingerprints off of the window so everyone can read the sign and remember. This Friday I am going to hang a plaque on the wall of the bank by the exit doors. Everyone who enters and exits the bank will see and remember what you did for them. You made us safe.....now you keep us safe. I wear an angel on my badge everyday for you. You are always going to be my guardian angel as you were that day.

We love you! We miss you!
"Good lookin' out"

Robert

Officer Robert Sagle
Columbus Division of Police

March 29, 2005

HURST,

It's Easter Sunday and I thought about you during the church mass. We got to the part where we're supposed to forgive but I just can't forgive the certain someone who took a special husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and Police Officer from us.

We're thinking about you and missing you everyday.

Semper Fi,

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton
Toledo, OH

March 27, 2005

HAPPY EASTER BRYAN

March 27, 2005

Bryan,

Praying for little Malia and your family as they go through the Easter holiday missing you. My children's father is trying to help your family through this. Please watch over him and help him with the difficult things in his life. Help him make the right choices.

God bless.

March 27, 2005

Gumper,

Today is Easter. Almost 3 months without you and things are not getting any easier. I for some reason feel the need to go to WV and spend some time with my grandparents. Work does not seem like a good use of my time anymore. I want my papooses to learn what it is like to be an Oliverio by getting to know my grandma and grandpa a little better before they are gone. Maybe I'll see Vince when I am there.

The Mountaineers blew a 20 point lead and lost in OT to Louisville. We would have had a blast watching their run almost to the Final 4.

My brother has made it through most of the hard stuff in the Academy. He passed Search and Seizure and the ORC and Firearms. I feel like the older brother now. I've been doing this job for 12 years and he's the rookie. Seems like yesterday when he was keeping me out of trouble and kicking my butt all at the same time. Sometimes I forget he is my older brother.

I feel like I am in a time warp or something. I just can't tell whether or not time is standing still or speeding up. Nothing seems real right now. Just going through the motions.

I know we can all make it through this. We have great friends and we are not quitters. I will make you proud. I hope it is better where you are.

Success is defined by what you do when you are down. And I plan to succeed. Tell the man upstairs I said Happy Easter.

Your boy,

Donnie

Sergeant Donald Oliverio
Columbus, OH Police Department

March 27, 2005

And when I get to heaven , St. Peter I will tell. Another Marine reporting sir, I've served my time in hell .

Semper Fi !

Polgar
Columbus Police

March 18, 2005

Marissa,

I envy you for your strength. I have read your reflections and I can honestly say that you are truly an amazing woman. I know that Bryan is so proud of you and looking down and smiling. God bless you are your little girl! Take care!

March 18, 2005

First he joined, the
He trained
Lean and mean with
A neck of leather.
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
Did some time across
The Great Divide
Both loved and hated
By the other side.
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
Returned home without
A parade,
Most not knowing the
Price he paid
Never the less – The One said
Hoo-Rah!
Took oath once more
In his hometown
To get his due
And settle down,
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
Met and married
Then a baby carried
Proud to tears
Anticipating the years.
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
A senseless crime
Cut short his time
The sacrifice made as
Part of his trade.
And now he has wings.
And the Almighty wept
And said Hoo-Rah, son,
Hoo-Rah!

Rog. “Hurst” 1-11-2005

Det. Roger W. Jacobs
Columbus Police

March 17, 2005

I am the wife of a Virginia Police Officer. Eventhough I do not know him I would like to thank Officer Hurst for his dedication and for his ultimate sacrafice. Our prayers go out to his family and his department.

God bless.

March 17, 2005

Happy Anniversary Marissa and Brian. Just know that even though you can't be together in reality, you are together in spirit.

Marion, Ohio

March 16, 2005

Even though I personally did not know you, I feel as I do through people who did. You did an honorable thing that day and god bless.

Ohio

March 16, 2005

Honor, Duty, Sacrifice
Thanks for all.

Trooper

March 16, 2005