Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, January 6, 2005
Reflections for Police Officer Bryan Scott Hurst
Happy Birthday Brother!! Watch us over us and help me make sure your benefit goes well next week.
Rest in peace brother, we'll get it from here!!
Ward
CPD
April 15, 2008
Hi Bryan:
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday from the Marzick
family, we think and speak of you often. I know you are happy when you look down and see the beautiful daughter you
left. She is wonderful child, and we all love and enjoy her
so much,I know you do too.
Love, Grandma Doris
Grandma Doris
Grandma in-law
April 15, 2008
I haven't posted anything here before. There is no real rhyme or reason, aside from the fact that it's upsetting. I hold on to all of the great memories and realize what a special brother I have. Some of the things you would say or do make a whole lot more sense now.
Just in case you don't remember, you beat me with Pittsburgh our last game of Madden. Hopefully I will be able to get that rematch 1 day.
-Your Bro
Greg
Brother
April 11, 2008
I visited your grave just before Easter to honor your memory. Not a day goes by that I am reminded of your sacrifice. All my close friends have your badge number on their cars. Continue to watch over all of us. Miss you and keep you close to my heart.
Fondly,
Sherri
Sherri A. Marzick
Mother-in-Law
March 26, 2008
Happy Easter, you are missed every day
March 23, 2008
Happy Easter Bryan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 23, 2008
Bryan,
I have been working all night and I am sitting at the desk thinking of all the good times that we had at K-bay. There were many nights on the flight line that we would just sit and talk about everyone else and what they had done to piss us off. You were a good friend and I will always be greatful for the times we had. I still stay in contact with Slusser and we talk about you from time to time.
I miss you and keep an eye on me.
John O'Donnell
John O'Donnell
USMC
March 21, 2008
I've been thinking about you again a lot. Actually I don't know when I don't think about you. I don't have much to say that I have not said before. You are my hero. I wish you were here and that day never happened. I live life to the fullest now. You never know what can happened. Thank you.
~H~
March 19, 2008
Not sure what to say. I think about you from time to time. Still get a little irritated by what happened. I wish it didn't happen to you. Office Tormasi was a friend of my father's. I was on the phone with a CPD officer the night he died. I was on the phone with him for 3 hours almost, worried what was going to come of it. I thought of you frequently during the 3 hours. As soon as I heard on the radio to cancel med-flight, I thought how sad I was for you. And him. I dunno and will never know why it happened. I'm sorry. (Guess I had something to say afterall, huh?)
L.S.
February 17, 2008
I am truely sorry to know that you were killed fighting for a 5/3 banking center. You are a hero and every 5/3 always has a picture of you posted to remember who you were and your dedication to the service saved those bankers lives that day. I just wanted to say Thank You for what you did and I will pray for your family.
Lindsey Blackburn
5/3 Employee-Westerville, Ohio
January 12, 2008
Dear Bryan,
Standing at the bank yesterday I could hardly believe it's been three years. During the ceremony they asked us to say a few words. I could not even get out what I wanted to say because I am always an emotional wreck when I at the Canyon center. I try so hard to keep it in everyday. Everyday that I go to work I want to cry. I find myself driving to work in tears several days of the week.It's so hard for me to tell anyone how I feel so I keep it all inside. And, when I see everyone that I met at the Canyon center I just can't keep it in anymore. I think the people I've met at the Canyon center are the only people who can truly understand how we feel and what you did for us! After the ceremony I went to your grave to put some yellow roses on your grave. When I got out of the car I was really upset. I saw two guys standing at your grave. They comnforted me and told that I could not do anything to help you that day. I just wished I could have done something for you.
Bryan as always thank you. Thanks for everything you did before the Canyon center and thank you for saving our lifes. I don't believe I will ever feel better about the situation. But, I do know I will never forget who my number one hero is!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all the police and sodiers.
Love Always,
~H~
January 7, 2008
Bryan,
I just read the words written by "Recruit," which bear witness to how you still inspire people in a strong, profound way.
I was standing in the cold on this January afternoon with many others that will never forget your sacrifice. Your father spoke eloquent words, as did others who bore witness to your bravery 3 years ago. Each one spoke from the heart. There were smiles, hugs, and tears. And cherished memories shared. But I know you already know all this.
Some thoughts came to mind as I watched and listened: How wonderful it was for the CPD helicopter to do a flyby; what an honor it was for me to have worked for one year in the very place you laid down your life for your friends (I now work for KEMBA, as do Angie and Marian); how highly I respect Angie, Marian, Carla, and Michelle, and always have, for toughing it out and coming back--I'm sure you're proud of them, too; how Fifth Third is moving the Canyon Center location to Blacklick in the spring and whether your memorial may be a little different next year...
My mind, however, kept coming back to one thing: to what a truly special individual you were (are). You see, I was thinking, on this Sunday afternoon, of how many people strive to answer the question, "What would Jesus do?" and how you answered that for all of us by walking in His steps and doing exactly what He did, dying for your friends. In their place.
Few men can say they've served in the Marine Corps, and fewer still can say how they selflessly served and protected families as their vocation. But you, Bryan, are part of an even more special elite: a man who gave up his life for his friends. As Jesus said, there is no greater love than that.
To date, there are 41 pages written here by those you've loved and inspired--each of us trying in our own way to make sure your flame never goes out, striving to give some of that love back.
Mike F.
Mike Ferrell
KEMBA Financial Credit Union (Formerly w/Fifth Third)
January 6, 2008
We all in the business are thinking of you today. Although you have crossed the river we continue to serve on your behalf. Rest easy brother.
omy
Sgt. Olen M. Young
PCSO
January 6, 2008
Your sacrifice is NEVER forgotten! God bless you brother on this somber anniversary. Your selfless actions not only saved many lives, but changed many lives as well.
Eric H. Brill (Retired)
Whitehall Division of Police
January 6, 2008
one word....... Hero
January 6, 2008
It is hard to believe it has been 3 years already. You were a true hero then and you still are today. We gathered at the bank today in honor of your actions that day- you have strongly impacted several people who were victims that day and your legacy of actions that day will live on forever! you will never be forgotten---KEEP WATCHING OVER US!
Jim Gilbert
CPD/ FOP #9
January 6, 2008
Sorry, for not going to the bank. Just know we still miss you and hope the Bucks bring home a victory for you!
A friend
January 6, 2008
Bryan-
Today is the anniversary of when you saved so many lives. We all met at the bank today to remember you. All of us that were affected by the sadness that happened three years ago today have become somewhat like a disconnected family. It was great to see your family and to spend some time with them. They are remarkable. It is so evident why you were who you were! I just wanted to tell you again how much all of us are indebted to you for your sacrifice. we will never forget what you did for us. I hope that you are resting quietly and that you can feel the love all of us send you. You are my number one hero. Thanks with all of my heart!
Andrea
Andrea
January 6, 2008
HURST,
We're thinking of you today and everyday. Gone but never ever forgotten. You are the true definition of a HERO. Your Mom and Dad's memorial in the Toledo Blade is a fitting tribute of the courage you displayed that horrible day.
GO BUCKS.
Semper Fi
January 6, 2008
Bryan,
I'm honored to join the ranks of an agency that procuces such fine, couragous officers such as yourself. I truly hope that as I start my career, I can someday become half of the officer you were.
You're gone, but will never be forgotten.
Recruit
CPD
January 6, 2008
Bryan,
I'm honored to join the ranks of an agency that procuces such fine, couragous officers such as yourself. I truly hope that as I start my career, I can someday become half of the officer you were.
You're gone, but will never be forgotten.
Recruit
CPD
January 6, 2008
Bryan: I'm sorry I couldn't be at the bank today but I am thinking about you. I always think about you,and you will never be forgotten. I love you and miss you. Aunt Joy
Joy Carder
Bryan's Aunt
January 6, 2008
When a police officer is killed, it is not a city that loses an officer - it is an entire nation.
You are a true hero and will not be forgotten on this 3 year anniversary.
Jutta Bretl, Germany
January 6, 2008
Thank-you for your service Officer Hurst.
May your family be blessed and comforted always.
Holley Orr
Wife Of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06
January 6, 2008
Thanks Bryan.. My number one hero.
~H~
January 2, 2008
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