Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the entire Hurst family, I am truly sorry for your tragic loss. I keep praying that line of duty deaths will end but unfortunately they haven't. I know your pain first hand.
To Officer Hurst's daughter, it saddens me that you will never get to truly know your father, but know that he was a hero. To his wife, cherish your memories and know that he is still here in your daughter. This seperation will be hard but will not be everlasting. I will keep you in my prayers.

Lee Ann
Officer André Booker, Henrico, VA PD, EOW 1-12-04

January 11, 2005

A POLICE OFFICER’S WIFE

A special kind of woman.
A cut above the rest
Always rating her
among the very best.
How many goodbyes are shouted
without a fond embrace.
As duty steals her man away
for the dangers he must face.
How many meals are ruined
or tender moments disturbed.
All for the call of loyalty
to which her man must serve.
She can push the mower,
or paint a room in need.
How she can stretch a dollar
is a miracle indeed.
She's a mother, a lover,
a chauffeur and a nurse.
A living symbol of the phrase
for better or for worse.
Rich is the man indeed...
That become this Woman's life.

-Author Unknown-

Marion, Ohio

January 11, 2005

My sympathy and condolences go to the Hurst Family.

Captain Charles D. Doan
Plymouth, Ohio Police Department

January 11, 2005

Thank you Officer ... our hearts go out to your family and friends.
Yet another hero lost ... thanks for all you have done! God Bless!

Lynn Family
Columbus, Ohio

January 11, 2005

I pray that God will comfort family and friends during this tragic time.

May God Bless You All!

Lt. S. Kimbel
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office (Georgia)

January 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family memebers. Thank you for your service. You won't be forgotten.

Criminal Justice Student
UWW

January 11, 2005

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 Bryan did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Bryan be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Hurst'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 Bryan 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 Bryan was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Hurst 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)

January 11, 2005

God bless you for your fearless acts that tragic day. You offered the ultimate sacrifice to save so many. Gone, but never forgotten...we will always remember.



"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.
-Unknown

Former LEO Wife
Delaware, OH

January 10, 2005

Rest in peace. You will be missed.

Sgt. Jim H. Detter, Jr
Ashley Police Department

January 10, 2005

Well done Devil Dog, not many men have the intestinal fortitude to stand up to the face of evil and perform in combat. You make me proud to be a police officer and more proud to be a former jarhead like yourself. Semper Fi brother, your spirit will live forever among us. God bless your family who had their loving father, husband, and child, stolen from them by the wicked cowards we will always pursue. Semper Fidelis Bryan.

Officer Joseph D. Riddle #2109
Columbus Police

January 10, 2005

Brother, Thank You, may you rest in peace. Pleae look out over us, as you patrol the skies!!!!! Our prayers our with your family and Department.

Ofc. R. A. Collar
Cobb Co PD, GA

January 10, 2005

REST IN PEACE OFFICER HURST

I DID NOT KNOW YOU BUT I HURT AT THE LOSS OF YOUR LIFE, MY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

jeff hodge
citizen of columbus

January 10, 2005

Bryan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will not be forgotten. You made the ultimate sacrifice. As you patrol the heavens, may you rest in peace, Hero.

Deputy Troy Gibson/ K9 Rocky
Delaware County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2005

On behalf of the London Police Dept. we want to give our condolences to the Hurst Family. He served his Country as a Marine and a Police Officer. When one of us goes down, it effects us all. The call to become a Police Officer, is the call to serve something greater than ourselves. Bryan answered that call, both as a Marine and a Police Officer. Semper Fi Bro.

Sgt. David Williamson
London Oh Police Dept.

January 10, 2005

your laugh, your practical jokes and your mustang...these are things i will miss. thank you for your heroic actions. rest easy now as your brothers and sisters will take care of things down here.

CPD

January 10, 2005

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS THAT HAD THE HONOR OF KNOWING OFFICER HURST, MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL.

PATROLMAN, CHAD MULLEN
CITY OF HORNELL NY

January 10, 2005

Thank You for your service. You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 10, 2005

I noticed that this is the second officer this agency lost in just over a month. Having lost one last year, I cannot image the grief and horror you must be experiencing. Please take strength from knowing you are not alone and that your extended law enforcement family is grieving with you.

January 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Hurst. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. May you gain strength in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Officer Hurst was a true hero, and a hero never dies.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

January 10, 2005

God Bless you Bryan and the work that you done...Marissa, please know that my family is praying for you and your family. God Bless you.

Deputy Jeff Bessinger
Delaware County Sheriffs Office

January 10, 2005

I ask God to Bless you in his rest and guide, protect and strengthen your family. You will by missed....God Bless

Deputy Jeff Johnson
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Louisville,Ky

January 10, 2005

Officer Hurst you are a hero, in my book. You may RIP my brother. You will never be forgotten.

Officer Schilling

January 10, 2005

From everyone at The Worthington Division of Police would like send our condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bryan Hurst.

Worthtington P.D. Ohio

January 10, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. You have epitomized the meaning of hero and are now called to your next assignment. God needed one more proven warrior to watch over this world and has honored you with the mission.
-They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.

Semper Fi!

A Squad

January 10, 2005

From all your friends in Canada, you have our deepest sympathy.

Sgt. Chris Lawson
Halton Regional Police, Ontario, Canada

January 10, 2005