Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never met you but have friends who are Police officers.It saddens me every time I here about an Officer being Killed in the line of duty.The way you protected the civilians in the bank on that faitful day shows the kind of person you are.I pray for your wife Marissa and your daughter Malia.Tell my mother and sister I said hello.

Bill Gore

January 22, 2005

It was w/great sadness that I learned of Bryan's death when I receive the phone call from my brother, Brandon. Bryan was such a great person in so many ways. He really came along way from back in our junior high and high school days together. He turned into such a wonderful person! He and Brandon were great friends and we often hung out together. Bryan always accompanied me whenever I needed a date or if I needed him to 'threaten' a guy for me! :) ALthough I never formally met Marissa or Malia, I know they must have been well loved, as well as loved Bryan deeply. The world is going to miss a truly wonderful person, and I only hope everyone can go on with their lives holding onto the good memories of Bryan. Knowing he died to save others, and paying the ultimate sacrifice--there is no better feeling. Working for a financial institution myself, this really hit close to home in so many ways. Its people like Bryan, that give their lives for us, that make you thank the Lord everyday. Brandon, Marissa, Malia, Carol and Ted, Greg, Stacy and everyone else--my deepest sympathies.

Angie Walton
Friend of Bryan's

January 22, 2005

This is an extremely sad day for all law enforcement who still believe in the brotherhood,you never really know what kind of mark you leave until you are gone and obviously you were true blue. I work bank details 3 to 4 times a wk. and this same scenario always crosses my mind and the way you were able to fight back truly was heroic and saved lives. no one knows how you would act in that situation but you came thru for a lot of people. I play softball against you Dept. every year in Detroit and Dayton Ohio and I'm familiar with a lot of your guys. Good people who I'm sure are very proud of you, send my condolences to your whole family in this time. God Bless us all..

D/S B.West
Palm Bch. County Sheriff

January 22, 2005

My heart sank earlier today upon learning that Bryan had passed away. So many times I put off calling reasoning "I'll make the call next month". I regret not making the call. Bryan was a good Marine, a good police officer but more importantly, a good friend. The fact that he gave his life so that others may benefit came as no surprise. He was selfless and kept the entire K-9 group at Kaneohe Bay accountable and kept us all from taking ourselves too seriously.

My sincere regrets and prayers go out to the family.

Semper Fi

George Masraff
Houston, TX---(Served in USMC with Bryan)

January 22, 2005

Rest in peace my brother. You have paid the ultimate sacrifice for a career, we in law enforcement, were born to do. I pray for your wife and child. You will never be forgotten.

Narcotics Agent
Northern California

January 21, 2005

Hurst,

Well, it's been 2 weeks, seems like forever. I still think about you all day long. Everytime I see a gun or police officer on TV or on the news, or in the paper, it brings back the nightmare of when Donnie called me 2 hours after the shooting.

I just read Marissa's reflection to you and it just makes me cry. Her and Malia were so short-changed with their time on Earth with you.

I still can't believe you're gone BUT NEVER ever forgotten.

I read your reflections and other officer's memorials for about 2 hours a day. It is therapy for me in some way or another I can't explain, yet sorrowful when I read about other officers like yourself who were just married or left young children behind. One thing is for sure though, the courage and bravery you officers display are superhuman.

GOD Bless all the fine men and women in Blue.

Semper Fi,

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton, Toledo, OH
One of Bryan's Best Friends

January 20, 2005

Bryan,

Its funny how life changes over time. Although after the academy we kinda lost touch, I remember all of our daily conversations about life and your time in Hawaii while in the academy. I remember us both saying we wanted to be a CPD K9 Officers, at that time it seemed like an eternity. I regret not maintaining our friendship more in depth since the academy and now I will never have the chance to. Your death has taught me, just like "O" said at your service, to quit taking others for granted and value your relationships. Your death was tragic, but out of something bad, something good always seems to pop up. That being said the night of your funeral several hundred gathered at the "OC" in your remembrance. Your cousin asked me to help find a country dedication song for you. We picked Tim McGraw's, "Live like you were dying." You brought a lot of people closer together that night.....We will never forget you Bryan.........Your fellow 95th Recruit Class Member.......

Ofc. Daniel R. Jones #2079 (Fellow 95th
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

January 20, 2005

Bryan-

Today marks two weeks since your death. Today is also the day that reality has finally set in for me: you really are gone and are not coming home. Sometimes I feel angry for the reason you were at the bank in the first place. Sometimes I feel hatred towards your killer. But, more than anything, I just feel lost without you. I am devastated.

Freckles and Zoe have been posted by the front door for the past two weeks, waiting for you to come home. They jump or bark at every little noise, hoping that it might be you coming through the door.

I've been thinking about all of the things you won't be able to experience with Malia....first day of school, high school graduation, walking her down the aisle at her wedding. People have been telling me that God has a plan, and that this was his plan for you. I really want to believe that, but logically can't understand how it can make sense for a young man to die - a young man with a family and who still has so much to experience in this world.

I struggled with the decision at first, but I now know that I am going to return to work. At first, I thought "there is no way Malia is going to lose both her father AND mother to this job." BUT, the police community is such a family - the outpouring of love and support in the past two weeks has been unbelievable. The kind and appreciative words from citizens who didn't even know you have reaffirmed my belief in the absolute honor in being a police officer. I am so proud of you and what you did on
01-06-05. Your ability to fire rounds after being struck in the chest is incredible. You are stronger than I ever could have imagined.

Bryan - I will love you forever. I promise to raise Malia to be brave like her Daddy. We all miss you incredibly. We will all be cheering on the Steelers this weekend for you!

Love,
Marissa

Marissa

January 20, 2005

god bless you bryan,you are now one of gods angels,rest in peace.

master police officer
scottsdale police dept.az.

January 20, 2005

Hurst,

Tracy and I just visited with your Mom, Dad, brother, sister, your two nephews and your gorgeous little girl Malia.

Tracy was holding Malia and then was playing with her on the floor when she started saying "Da Da, Da Da" over and over again. It was unbelievable. Your Mom said she just started saying that recently but to hear it was something special.

Your Mom said Malia is also getting her first tooth coming in.

Greg showed me the tattoo he got in memory of you and his plans for a few more he'd like to get. He wants to get your badge, a Pittsburgh Steelers, and a Marine Corps Emblem all on his right arm. I told him he forgot about your OSU Buckeyes.

Well, it's past midnight talk to you tomorrow. Rest in peace.

As always Semper Fi.

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton, Toledo, OH
One of Bryan's Best Friends

January 20, 2005

God bless you and your family and all the members of the Columbus PD. You truly are a hero.

Ofc. BM Damon
T/ Manlius PD, NY

January 19, 2005

I didn't know this man, but I know his kind. A man willing to stand in the gap, ready to be there when things get tight.
My heart breaks for his family; a wife and a little one. Loved ones asking why and how.
Maybe someday your pain will give way to pride in knowing that your Husband, Father, Son or Brother was a man. A man that knew what he was about and what he would do to keep our streets safe.
Please know that he is appreciated more than you can know...by all of us.

Special Agent
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 19, 2005

I don't know you personally, but I can tell from your picture and all the great things you were to so many people That you were a Great Man!!!! I just want your family to know you can never be replaced and you will never ever be forgotten!!!!

My Prayers are for all those you touched
Sharon Atkins, Identical Twin Sister of
Sheila Herring, Norfolk Police Officer
killed in the line of duty January 16, 2003

Sharon Atkins

January 19, 2005

What a hero! Thank you for the sacrifice you have given. May God bless your family at home and your family of blue.

Officer William Inman
Birmingham Police Dept. West Precinct

January 19, 2005

To Bryan's mother and family, I know you're so proud of Bryan and the way he lived his life, No one can steal your memories. I can't imagine the pain you must feel but I hope every day gets just a little bit easier. You raised a hero. Please give Malia a kiss for me.

EMW Officer's wife
CPD

January 19, 2005

Marissa and Malia, you are in my heart and prayers. I think about you so much, worry about you, and cry for your loss. I hope you have the support you need and please know if you need more there are a lot of wives that are out here for you. We love you.

EMW Officer's wife
CPD

January 19, 2005

I had the honor to sever and work with Bryan Hurst in the Marine Corps stationed in Hawaii as K-9 Military Policeman. Bryan was a great guy and could always make you laugh with his dry sense of humor and his quick wit. I was in disbelief when I received an e-mail from a Marine who we both served with in Hawaii and is still on active duty, of the tragedy which had befallen one of our own. It pains me more to know that Bryan lived just a state away and yet we never got together after our return to the states. As a Marine and a fellow police officer I want to extend my deepest condolences to his family and department. I hope in later days his daughter will be able to reflect on her father and read these entries made by people who knew him and others who may not have known him but respected him for who he was and what he did for his Country and Community. Bryan Hurst is a true Hero, one who gave his life in defense of others.
God Bless and “Semper Fi”

Deputy D. Wiese
Washtneaw County Sheriff Department

January 19, 2005

To the family of Bryan Hurst:

We did not know you, but we know your pain and loss firsthand. God's love surround you through this difficult time.

The family of Clifton T. Miller
Rossford P.D.
EOW 05/14-1966

The Family of Patrolman Clifton T. Mille
late of Rossford, Ohio P.D.

January 19, 2005

Hurst,

I can't stop thinking about you. All day, all night, you, Marissa, Malia, and your family are all I think about. Donnie too.

December 22nd was the last time I saw you. You looked good such a proud papa. I always enjoyed talking to you about your job and hearing your police stories. I was excited to learn you got that Detective job you told me about. I remember sitting there looking at your badge in your wallet, admiring it, #2057.

I've read about and heard about what happened at the bank and I try to picture what went down and how you reacted and saved all those people's lives.

Men, we don't say "I love you friend." But I wish I would have that afternoon after our visit together. I cherish that day's memories of you as well as the other 18 years worth of memories we shared.

I'm going to miss you very much Hurst. I know you'll be the first one to greet me if I'm lucky enough to see you in heaven. Until then...

I will see you on your birthday every April 15th, and every Marine Corps Birthday November 10th, and the saddest and worst day of my life: every January 6th, the day you were taken from us.

GOD bless you and your brothers in blue, it was a privilege to meet all the fine officers of the Columbus Division of Police.

I will never forget you, your courage, bravery and memory will live on forever.

Semper Fi my friend,

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton, Toledo, OH
One of Bryan's Best Friends

January 18, 2005

Bryan,
I remember when you first came on. Not many "rookies" make an impact but you did. Rookies come and go, you don't get attached to them. But somehow you touched us and you became one of "us." And then you were off on your own and came back to the 12th precinct on a different shift. It was great to see you during shift change because you always had a smile on your face. Some officers come to work in a bad mood but not you, you always had that smile. Not once did I ever see you angry. You are one of the greatest officers and people I have ever met. The goodness that was in you will never die, it will live on in the lives of the people that you touched. I will miss you.

Ty Hollis
CPD

January 18, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Columbus Division of Police and the family of Officer Hurst. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain. Rest in peace Officer Hurst.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

January 18, 2005

Heaven has gained another hero. I am looking forward to meeting you and I hope that maybe I can work with you one day. Please tell "Putt" that everthing is fine and we miss him. Your gonna like him. He was killed by a THUG last October. Thanks so much for your service. It makes me proud to be an American.

Larry Roberts former patner of officer

January 18, 2005

Rest in Peace

January 18, 2005

Officer Hurst,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Not just for your service to the citizens of Columbus, but also to our Country and Corps as well.
Semper Fi Devil Dog and R.I.P.

A fellow LEO and fellow former Marine

January 17, 2005

It take a horrible amn to kill a police officer, but it also take a man to save others lifes.

January 17, 2005