Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May this family find comfort in knowing that we continue on in the memory of Officer Scott Bryant.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

February 2, 2005

In reading the entries from so many, it is plain to see that Ofc. Bryant was a hero in every sense of the word. Rest in peace, Sir. I will be proud to meet you some day.

Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County SO, AZ

January 28, 2005

Scott,
When we are little, we think of what a HERO is and does. He is someone who saves the day, who saves people and who are there in critical moments. I cannot think of you and your actions as anything but HEROIC. You met all the criteria for being a HERO in my book.
I hope when children think of what a HERO is, you will come to mind. There for others, selfless service, driven to take care of others. Thank you for helping define what HERO is. You will never be forgotten.
To Scott's Family,
I pray that God may take you into His loving arms and comfort you when you need it most. I pray that you will always reflect back and see that Scott is a real HERO and I hope that gives you some comfort. God Bless you all.

SGT P Abdoo
Macomb County Shreiff's Office

January 25, 2005

My sympathy and prayers to out to the Bryant family. I did not know him personally but I have a family member that was good friends with him and from what I heard from him he was a great guy and I am sure there is a spot in heaven for Scott Bryant. Thanks for being everyones hero.

December 29, 2004

I've sat down to write this many times and I am not able to come up with the words to truely describe what a great friend and person Scott was. You will always be missed and before you know it we'll all be back together again cracking those throttles on the Harley's. I love you Brother, rest in peace!

December 24, 2004

Amazing! This page brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. Reading all the other reflections lets me know how many people care. Thank you for all of your prayers and love. Our family appreciates everything anyone and everyone has done for us! Thanks again!

Brooke Bryant
Daughter

December 18, 2004

SUPER-MAN
SUPER-HERO
SUPER-ANGEL
God bless you.
You gave it you all,for that we owe you our all.Thank you.

November 3, 2004

Micki,

As a fallen officer survivor from Iowa I just wanted to offer my condolences again. I no longer live in Iowa, but I hold it and the people in it, close to my heart. I just thought I'd let you know that I will be in Iowa from November 5th - 14th visiting Dennis' children, family, and friends. I have plans to meet up with another fallen officer survivor from Iowa while I'm down and if you have some free time we would love to have you join us for coffee or something. Sometimes it helps to talk to people who've been through what you've been through. If you are available and interested you can call the Davis County Law Center and leave a message for me with your contact info. They'll be able to get the message to me.

Take care of yourself and if you ever need anything you now know how to reach me.

Wishing you better and brighter days,

Jocelyne

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 30, 2004

I would like to thank everyone who has left a reflection on this page. I am Scott's wife. I miss him terrible everyday, but it sure makes it easier to go on knowing what a hero he was, not just in my eyes, or the eyes of our two daughters, Brooke and Bailie. Thank you again for all of the prayers and support all have given to us.

Micki Bryant
Scott's wife

October 27, 2004

"Officer Bryant, seeing the car approaching, pushed another correctional officer out of the way a split second before being struck, saving the officer's life."

What a hero and example for all of us to follow! I pray for your family and hope they can take comfort in knowing your last act on this Earth was heroic and unselfish. God Bless!

TFC Brennen Knight
GA State Patrol

September 6, 2004

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 Correctional Officer Bryant 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.

September 6, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Scott did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Scott be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Correctional Officer Bryant's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Scott is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Scott was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Correctional Officer Bryant for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

September 5, 2004

May the Lord be with your family at this difficult time. What a true hero, running the Torch for the Special Olympics, going above and beyond the call of duty.

Corrections Officer
Salt Lake County Sheriff, Utah

September 2, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Correctional Officer Byrant.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

September 1, 2004

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Correction Officer Byrant and to all the personnel of the Iowa Department of Corrections who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

September 1, 2004

Officer Bryant is a true hero. Saving the life of another when your own is in jeopardy is the ultimate sacrifice. God's peace to your family and friends. Our prayers are with you all.

Trooper John McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol

August 28, 2004

To the family, loved ones and co-workers of Correctional Officer Scott Bryant I would like to say my thoughts and prays go out to you. I would like to say to Officer Scott Bryant you are a true HERO for giving your time to help the Special Olympics and protecting your fellow officers, and for giving up your life for them. Your Tour Of Duty here on earth has ended and it is your time to rest. Thank you for your dedication to our profesion. RIP!!

Officer Timothy Ells #106
Eldridge Iowa Police Dept.

Officer Timothy Ells
Eldridge Iowa Police Dept.

August 27, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Bryant's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Iowa Department of Corrections. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Bryant, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

August 26, 2004

To the family of Officer Bryant,

We would like to offer our condolences to you for your great loss. We did not know Officer Bryant, but when there is a loss in our department we all feel some kind of pain. He is a fallen brother and "HERO" in our eyes. May God Bless you. May you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Officers Troy and Tasha Creveling
Clarinda Correctional Facility

August 25, 2004

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 25, 2004

God Bless You Officer Bryant! My thoughts and prayers are sent your way from a former Polk County, IA resident.

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County Private Citizen, PA

August 25, 2004

To the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Bryant, I am sorry for your loss. I grew up in Fort Madison and was saddened to hear of such a tragic loss from my hometown. Rest in peace brother, You are a true hero.

Deputy Jason Hemstreet P-95
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2004

Sorry to hear about the loss of Officer Scott Bryant.
but to give your life for another What a true hero that officer Scott Bryant was. May you rest in peace......

Brian Betts
Surviving Sibling of Officer Christopher R. Betts EOW 12-22-02

August 24, 2004

To the Bryant Family,

Our pain at the loss is great, but nothing in comparison to the grief you feel.

The image that Scott left for our department is a living memorial to the high standards that we should all strive for as department employees and as human beings.

He was one of us and we mourn with you.

Jerry Jones/ Correctional Officer
Iowa Department of Corrections / Newton Correctional Facility

August 24, 2004

We were saddened to hear of the loss of one of the family in Iowa. Although we did not know Officer Bryant personally, he showed that he is a true hero. His last act was to save the life of a fellow officer. There is no greater dedication to duty, than to lay down your life for another. On behalf of the men and women of the Fairfield Police Department, God bless Officer Bryant, his family and his fellow officers.

Fairfield, Iowa Police Department

Sergeant Thomas
Fairfield Police Dept

August 24, 2004