Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol

February 27, 2007

Scotty,
I think about you every time I pass that spot and see all of the memorial stuff planted in the grass. Sometimes I ride out and visit the grave site. Scott my friend, you did a lot of good for a lot of people while you were here and it hasn't stopped since you have been gone. Every year hundreds of people get together and ride together, golf together and so many other things in your name. We see your girls and your girl and see how they growing and offer our support. While I know that every single one of us would trade all of that to have you back, I hope you see from up there that your good work goes on. I miss you friend!

IDOC/ISP

January 16, 2007

Uncle Scott-
Well, another Holiday season passed and it made me miss you even more, even though I didn't know that it would be possible for me to miss you anymore than I already did. Sometimes I still feel like you and your big smile will walk in the door like nothing else changed. There are so many things that remind me of you and I just wanted you to know that I think of you often. Whether it is when a storm comes and I know you are starting up your dream Harley or someone asks me if I want to go golfing and I always think... only if... Like Mom said, You would be SO PROUD of Aunt Micki, Brooke and Bailie. They are the best family anyone in the world could ask for. Miss you and Love you SO MUCH!! ~Megan

Megan Kircher
Scott's Niece

January 15, 2007

Hey there, Scotty --
Gosh darn, we sure miss you, buddy. I can't tell you how proud you'd be of your family, but then again you know that--we feel your presence everyday. Micki, Brooke and Bailie are so strong and have so much to offer. The girls are really growing up into beautiful young ladies. But oh my goodness, they are so much like their daddy! They are a daily reminder to us of you. We love you and miss you. Hope you and your Dad are catching lots of fish....Miss you both! Love, Tam

Tammi Kircher
Scott's sister-in-law

January 11, 2007

This is one of the hardest times of the year for the girls and I. It still just doesn't seem right to not have you here to help put up the tree or go Xmas shopping with me.

I was finally able to listen to the song The Dance, by Garth for first time in 2 1/2 years, and I will never forget The Dance we shared,honey. I love and miss you so much!! Thanks for being our Guardian Angel, I know you are here with us, I am doing the best I can with the girls. They sure remind me of you, on a daily basis! Brooke still has your very brown eyes and Bailie certainly has your ornery grin!! Thanks for giving them to me, they are what keep me going.
Love Forever!

Micki
Scott's wife

December 16, 2006

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

October 3, 2006

Scott please be with me as i have already took the correctional tests and passed them. i also had my interview now it's time for the final say in a week or sooner. i hope i get the correctional officer job that i have always dreamed of since i was 5. please be with me scott i would like to follow in your footsteps and be the kind of person that you were. i'm thinkin of you. miss you.

Josh Bethune
friend

September 20, 2006

You were a hero the day you put on that uniform, up until the very last second of your own life......and now still a hero, but a roll model for us all. The sacrifice of your life for a fellow CO is.......I don't know if any words can say. Although we never met, I am proud to consider your my brother. May you continue to rest in peace. Please watch over and protect us all as we carry on for you. You stand relieved sir. We will take the watch now.

Sgt. Michael Kunze
MN Dept. of Corrections

September 16, 2006

My heart goes out to Scotts Family. His wife and daughters are wonderful ladies. I am honored to call myself their friend. I am positive Scott watches over them and is proud of the way they carry on. God Bless

Sgt. L. Goucher
Oregon Dept. of Correction

July 22, 2006

It's been 2 years since I've seen my dad. It doesn't seem real still until this day. It's hard to keep smiling but I'm trying. I miss him more and more each day. I can't wait until I'll see him again. Rest easy daddy, You deserve the best...My gaurdian angel forever and always! I love you!

Brooke Bryant
Daugher

May 17, 2006

You performed a selfless act that prevented another family from suffering the way your family are suffering.This is the measure of a real man, a true Hero.May G-d Bless you and your family and may He give them special Blessings.

May 17, 2006

On this eve of the second anniversary of your tragic accident, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will forever be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

May 16, 2006

Tomorrow is the second anniversary of your tragic accident.Your family and friends miss you so much continue to watch over them and know you will always be remembered for those who are so loved never die. God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Anne (Civilian UK)

May 16, 2006

Dear Scott,

I remember when you were a baby and I took care of you, and Paul and I think of you so often and will never forget the wonderful person and hero you were. You are still alive in our hearts and always will be. I hope you and your wonderful father know the peace we will all know someday when we are together again. I wrote you this poem and wish you could hear it.

Love
Connie and Paul

FOR MY COUSIN SCOTT

Scott, my little cousin, grew into a man with honor and pride! He's now with God in heaven, in the Line of Duty he died.

To my special Aunt and Uncle 36 years ago he came. He grew up with a loving family and as an athelete he had fame.

He had a little brother and Bradley was his name. On the farm they grew up together sharing their interest in hunting game.

He loved all kinds of sports and excelled at every one. Fishing, hunting, football, golf, his folks were proud of thier son.

In his youth he came to Colorado to visit us one year. We showed him all the sights in town and we even shared a beer.

A wonderful woman named Micki he met along the way. They had alot in common and enjoyed their life each day.

After they were married two darling girls they soon had. Brooke was the first and Bailie the second, to them he was a loving Dad.

Too soon he was taken from us,and we don't understand the reasons why. Now he is at peace with God in heaven, while on earth we mourn and cry.

I'm sure he is watching over us and knows how much he is loved, and as I see the clouds in stars I will think of him above.

Love
Connie

Connie Rumford

February 23, 2006

Love and miss you SONSHINE!!! See you and Dad soon. Mom

Alice Bryant - Scott's mother

February 13, 2006

C.O. Bryant,

WOW......I am so thankful that this website chose to feature you today. I just read your heroic effort to save one of your partners life, sacrificing your own. I feel so horrible that I would have never known of your selfless act if you would not have been featured and I am sorry for that.

I have also just read your daughter's reflection and I wanted to say THANK YOU to her for bringing out emmotion in me to allow me to sit her in my report room and cry and think of others while I was just getting ready to gripe about "taking another radio call before EOS." Thank you for giving me a reality check and making me truly thankful for my blessings.

I can't imagine how life has changed for your family and friends, but I wish them peace and comfort and I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your service and heroism. May you rest in peace and continue to protect us all from above.

RAA #1354
Escondido PD

January 12, 2006

I've sat here all night, reading others reflections.. and still nothing has come to me. I'm still speachless about this whole event, even though it has happened in the past. I'll never leave this tragic event in the shadows, its always right in front of me. I think of my daddy everyday and wonder what he is up to. Is he riding a Harley, golfing, hunting, or being onery. I would give anything to talk or see him again, and that day will come soon. I love him with all of my heart, and he'll always be with me.... and whenever I get into trouble or in a situation when I don't know what to do, I always think..."Whatcha gonna do?".. followed by his onery grin. I LOVE YOU DADDY! I MISS YOU EVERDAY AND WANT TO BE WITH YOU AGAIN! ONE DAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN, AND WHAT A GREAT DAY THAT WILL BE! Rest in peace and take it easy, you deserve the best... My Hero.

Brooke Michele Bryant (15)
Scott's Daughter

October 28, 2005

Our thoughts and utmost respect are with you.

Residential Officer James Weberg
Iowa Department of Corrections

August 9, 2005

I was touched after reading all of the wonderful comments left about Scott. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless your family and Scott for his heroic efforts!

Matthew Russell
Private Citizen- Evansdale, Iowa

June 22, 2005

I like many others have sat here several times wondering what I wanted to say about such a great man. I met him only a few days after I was born and so for 17 1/2 years we created memories that I will keep with me for a lifetime. He truly was an amazing man. Always cared about his family and his friends first and sometimes I can still even hear his voice or his laugh. I miss not seeing him laying on the couch at grandmas after eating a big Thanksgiving dinner. He meant the world to all of us and he always made us proud. We love you and miss you everyday Uncle Scott! Rest in Peace

Megan Kircher
Scott's Niece

May 31, 2005

My husband and I met Officer Bryant's sweet wife and daughters in Washington DC at National Police Week activities. What an amazing person he was to have lost his own life in order to save someone else's. It makes me think of the Bible verse "Greater love hath no man than this than to lay down his life for his friends".

Carol Linder
daughter-in-law of Bill Linder

May 19, 2005

Thinking of you today... please continue to watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County MD Police

May 17, 2005

Today is the one year anniversary of Scott's accident. I just wanted to thank everyone again for their continued love and support. My girls and I just returned from Washington DC and the National Fallen Officers Memorial. What an unbelievable experience for us. The Law Enforcement Family is truly a caring, compassionate group of people.
God Bless All of You!!

Micki Bryant-Wife

May 17, 2005

Officer Bryant is a hero in that he saw the precious value of another person's life and layed down his own to preserve it.

There exists no greater gift, than to give one's life for another's. I am confident that Scott is in the presence of our Lord and Master now.

This is the stuff that Correctional Officers are made of.

Rest in peace Brother.

Officer Frank Finch
Federal Bureau of Prisons

May 17, 2005

Officer Bryant was obviously a fine solider off the law and a loving father and husband. I am honored to leave this reflection on behalf of Police Explorer Post 300 (NEWTON, MA). His death was tragic and unfortunate, such a fine person lost. If god could give me a fraction of Officer Bryant’s strength then maybe, just maybe, I could some day be half the Policemen he once was. Rest easy sir, we got the watch from here.

Explorer Mike C
Newton PD (MA)

March 1, 2005