Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish I could put into words just how much your expressions of kindness and thoughtfulness mean to our family and how much those words have helped us get through this extremely tough time in our lives. I just can't tell you how much we miss Scott -- his smile, his ornery laugh and his hugs. It has been a tough summer for us, but we all know he is watching over us, taking care of us and watching out for each of you. Having grown up in a law enforcement family (father police officer for over 30 years and a brother on the Burlington, Iowa PD), we completely understand the love, support and bond that exists between law enforcement. Keep each other safe and don't forget to hug your spouse and kids and tell them how much you love them every single day. Scott made sure he did!

Tammi Kircher
Scott's sister-in-law

August 24, 2004

God bless you and your family.Rest in peace Brother

SGT Edward Bickhardt
New Jersey DOC

August 24, 2004

Lord Bless you Brother and give you Peace. Thank you for your faithfulness and personal sacrifice to save the life of a brother Officer. You bring Honor to The Thin Blue Line. May you know your loved ones will never be alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

August 24, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Bryant, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

August 23, 2004

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP

August 23, 2004

As a former Jail Officer, State Correctional Officer and now a Police Officer, I know first hand that it takes a special person to work in Corrections/law enforcement. Rest in peace Mr. Bryant and may god bless your family and friends.

Patrolman, Mike Cruze
Edinburgh, Indiana

August 23, 2004

God Bless you brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and know that your untimely death came while you were supporting a good cause.

Tom Carey and Dana Beekman
Grand Haven Public Safety

August 23, 2004

Often over-quoted, but true in the realest sense of the word in this case: "No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Grace and peace to family, friends and coworkers in their time of unimaginable loss and grief.

(ex) Deputy Sheriff C.J. Rusk
Dare County Sheriff's Office, Adam-District Patrol Division (NC)

August 22, 2004

You will be missed. A true friend and a hero on top of that!!

c/o s. myers
ISP

August 22, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Corrections Officer Scott Bryant.
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 communitites.
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

August 21, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Hero's never really die they just retire to better places.

Shannon
concerned citizen

August 21, 2004

A true HERO....Thank you for your service.

Deputy
King County Sheriff's Office, WA

August 21, 2004

Ofc. Bryant and Family,
Sir, I wanted first to say that we are so Honored in our Law Enforcement Family to have brothers like you. There is never justification for losing a Brother but you have truly lived up to the Honor of our calling. Not only for your sacrafice but for the bravery that you showed everday of your life here. Seperation is not eternal but the life God gives to his Angels and those who love him is. There is no greater sacrafice than for you being willing to lay down your life for another. That is what our Lord said the true meaning of this life is. Until we meet again please guide us and help us to show the bravery and honor that comes from the heart of HEROS, like you. "Poi si torno' 'all Eterna fontana."

Ptl.T.D.HILL
Ontario Police

August 21, 2004

Correctional Officer Bryant,

TRUE HERO...True Officer. My prayers are with your family and the Iowa Department of Corrections..Rest in Peace Brother....

Officer
NC

August 21, 2004

WOW, not only did you save a life before giving up your own but you were running to change lives in those less fortunate, a true hero in my book.
God bless you and your family.

Joe
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital PD

August 20, 2004

It is with a heavy heart that we send our condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Bryant. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Officer Bryant is a hero as are all law enforcement officers.

The family of Dave Grant/EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

August 20, 2004

To all Family, Friends, and Co Workers of this Officer:

On Behalf of myself, and the Family of Police Officer Daniel Starks (Ft Myers Fl, E/O/W 10-25-03) we want you to know that you are all in our prayers! The Lord will sustain you as you go through this difficult, and trying time, but just remember your loved one is being cared for in Heaven, and is now eternally safe. We hope that you all remain as strong as possible, and know that we are all thinking of you. No words are quite ever adequate, but Police Officers make the ultimate sacrifice everyday, and our hope, and prayer is that they will always be remembered for their heroic efforts, and kind hearts.
Blessings Always,
Jessica Ruhl (Daniel’s Fiancée) & the Family of Officer Daniel Starks

August 20, 2004

You, Sir, are truly a HERO! Thank you for your service and dedication to make the world a better place to live. May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

August 20, 2004

My deepest condolences to the family. Officer Bryant you are truly an angel, a good human being for saving someone else life. May you rest in peace.

Teresa Goss
ShaDco, Jacksonville, Fl

August 20, 2004

To Officer Bryant family, friends, and the Iowa Department of Corrections. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Bryant for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 20, 2004

Officer Bryant, your self-less act will never be forgotten. Your sacrifice is a shining example of your character as well as your devotion to helping others. You and your family are in my prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La.

August 20, 2004

A Hero to the last. God Bless you.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

August 20, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Scott Edward Bryant. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

August 20, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 20, 2004

We all mourn your sacrifice. Our toughts and prayers are with Scott, his family , and friends. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

August 20, 2004