Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gumper,

3-0

Love You Man,

O

Donnie
CPD

September 18, 2006

Hurst,

3-0

OH----IO

September 17, 2006

I was working the campus wagon a few weeks ago and was sitting in the back with a couple of code-3's working on some paperwork. I happened to look up and saw a picture of you hanging up in the wagon. Although I never knew you, I knew about your sacrifice from academy lectures and other officers stories about you and what a great guy and cop you were. I got home that morning, checked on my baby, and kissed my wife as she slept. Your picture was a reminder of how life can change in an instant when dealing with the evils in this city. I know I'll get a chance to meet you one day and share some stories of our CPD and Marine Corps service. I'm buying the first beer!

#2401

Police Officer
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

September 16, 2006

Bryan,

On 9-11 I think about the firemen and police officers who gave their lives to help others that day in 2001.

I also think about you and how you gave your life to protect the innocent civilians from a domestic terrorist.

Miss you, love you.

Friend

September 11, 2006

Hope you were watching the OSU game beat Texas's butt. It was a great game. GO BUCKS!

September 11, 2006

Gumper,

2-0

O
CPD

September 11, 2006

Bryan-

It seems so odd tonight, watching OSU football, without you here. I have the best memories of you preparing for the games, getting all of your gear on, and then screaming at the TV for all four quarters. Times like this are when it hurts the most without you here. Malia looks so cute in her cheerleader outfit - we taught her to say 'GO BUCKS - MICHIGAN SUCKS! and OH-IO!!! It's so funny!! She has been jumping all over the place tonight, getting into the spirit of the game.

We took Malia to Philly for Labor Day weekend so she could go to Sesame Place. She really liked it, but I think she enjoyed the Please Touch children's museum even more. She was really into the barnyard exhibit. There was this huge stuffed mamma pig with all of her babies and Malia took all six of the babies, carrying them around and refusing to let any other kids play with them. She is so into pigs and horses - I don't which she likes better.

A few weeks ago, I took her to Amish country to visit a farm where you could feed all of the animals. There was this disgusting pot-bellied pig that she couldn't get enough of. Maybe that can be our next pet....it would be worth it just to piss off the Neighborhood Association here.

Malia is becoming such a big girl. She is so mature in many ways, but the potty training thing is not her thing. I definitely wish you were here to help me on this one. She sits on her potty with no problem, but then gets up and pees on the kitchen floor. Ugh. It will be a beautiful day when the diapers are gone. We are also working on getting rid of the pacifier at bedtime, but like the potty training, it is also a work in progress.

Tonight I need to get everything together to display at the Heroes Golf Outing, where you are being honored. I had a ton of photos developed and am going to make some posters, plus bring your Medal of Honor, hat, flag and some Marine Corps stuff. It is supposed to be a top-notch event and a good time.

Things have been a little stressful lately, due to the pathetic health insurance that Ohio Police & Fire provides for widows and their children. I always had great insurance at my job, and you had awesome insurance at CPD. Too bad that after an officer dies, you get crap. Thankfully, though, I believe it is an issue that will being brought up in the legislation soon.

Take care of us from up there. We all miss you but we all show it differently. Sometimes being guarded is safest. I want everyone to get along, for your sake, but my number one priority is raising Malia right and keeping her safe and away from drama. She is a beautiful, funny, happy girl and you would be so proud of her.

We love you and miss you so much.

Love,
Marissa and Malia

Marissa

September 9, 2006

Bryan, Keep looking over us. We need you. Malia ecspcially.

September 8, 2006

Hurst, this is my first reflection on the site. Im not sure why I decided now to write...but I have been thinking about you and Malia so much lately. How unfair life is. Rebekah will be 1 year old soon. I watch her and her daddy play and how much he loves her. I heard a song today and downloaded it for him..its called "My litte girl" by Tim McGraw. I think of Rebekah and her daddy dancing to that and think how unfair that Maila wont be able to dance with her daddy. Brandon and Rebekah were laying on the bed last night and Rebekah was playing with your patch...I asked Brandon what he was thinking.. and of course it was about you...the two of you both having little girls. I hope someday they will be as close as the two of you were.

By for now,
Tracy

September 7, 2006

It has been 20 months since your tour of duty ended and I know that your loved ones think of you every hour of every day. The tears still flow from their broken hearts and will for a long time. I'm glad there was some justice concerning the individual that caused all this pain to your loved ones. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten as heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and protect them and also those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. I would like to end by leaving a poem by Richard Fife:

No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

September 5, 2006

Bryan,

Just thinking a lot about you lately. Thanks again Brother.

A Friend
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

September 1, 2006

Just thinking about you in this time where our department has lost 3 officers in the last month to health issues. You are missed everyday!

Po Larry Waltermyer
CPD

August 30, 2006

Bryan, your Bucks look ready to take on another National Champion this year...Hope you get to see all of it from your comfy seat up there. We'll be thinking of you...A favor to ask, please watch over a good friend as he goes off to fight in this war. Take care....
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HHHHHHHHHHH

(you know what to do)

A friend

August 29, 2006

Hey brotha, just a few days until the Bucks start their march to another National Championship. Hope you're sitting up there somewhere next to Woody with an ice cold beer and a big screen. Anyway, we'll be thinking about you as they kickoff. I'll have a beer set aside for you as always. RIP brother, we'll get it from here. GO BUCKS!!

Ward
CPD

August 29, 2006

you are missed very much. my thoughts and prayers are with friends and family b/c even though time has passed, every day there are reminders of you not being there.

your heroism will never be forgotten.

lmp

August 29, 2006

Gumper,

I week until kickoff. I got Michigan tickets today. It will be wierd not being there with you. We made it to two Michigan games at home in a row and we were 2-0. I'll stop by to see you before kickoff every week.

Love You,

Donnie

Donnie
C.P.D.

August 27, 2006

Just droppin by gump........things in our line of work arent always what they seem....keep an eye on the rest of us!

Ofc. Daniel R. Jones #2079 (Med.Ret)
Columbus, Ohio Division Of Police

August 18, 2006

Bryan-

There is so much that you are missing with our daughter - it just isn't fair. For lack of better words, it really sucks that Malia has lived more of her life without you instead of with you. You have missed both her first and second birthdays and both Fathers Days. Sadness and anger are interchangeable in regards to these things. It's depressing that you aren't here for the good moments, and I get angry when you aren't here for the bad ones. Things are sometimes very, very hard and it's hard to do it alone. Yes, I do get tons of help, but there are lots of times where I feel like it's just Malia and I. It can be overwhelming when it becomes apparent that it really is just me, and only me, that is responsible for making sure that she grows up happy and healthy.

We've been doing all kinds of fun things with Malia this summer. We have gone to COSI a lot, which is great, but still sad when it's just she and I. I see families with Moms, Dads and kids and it just plain sucks. Yes, everyone in the state of Ohio knows that I have found love and happiness again, but there are still moments when it hurts to see what I am describing. Seeing fathers with their daughters is the absolute worst - it's akin to a kick in the stomach for me. I feel bad, because I know I should be happy for those other families, but it's so hard because you were TAKEN from Malia. You didn't pack up and leave on your own, abandoning us. SOMEONE TOOK YOU. Period.

When I had surgery last week, the admissions lady at St. Anns' asked me if I was married. I said 'no.' She asked if I was single. I said 'no'. She looked at me like 'Ok what the hell?' I told her I was widowed and I got the look of shock that I always get. Turns out there is a box to check for 'widow' after all. They just usually don't offer it to a 27 yr old who is checking in for surgery.

Not long ago, I called your old Nextel 2-way number to see what happened. A man answered - they have assigned it to another person. It's so weird and awful. I still get mail with your name on it. It's like your're still here, but your're not.

Malia had her 2 year checkup at the pediatrician today. Thankfully no shots this time. They have a huge fishtank in the waiting room, which she is enamored with. When it was her turn to go back, she screamed because she didn't want to leave the fish. That started a huge tantrum of course. Ugh. Anyways, she just loves looking at fish - makes me think I should get her one, but I hate the thought of cleaning a tank.

Malia still has a love/hate relationship with Felony. The bigger he gets, the more irritated she is with him. He towers over her and slaps her with his tail. She screams at him "NO BLONEY! NO BLONEY! BLONEY GIIIIITTTTTTTTTT!" He loves her, of course, has no clue what's going on.

Well, tomorrow is Daryl's official sentencing. I don't see the point, because he was already sentenced to death at trial. Donnie and I are not going. As far as I'm concerned, Daryl is already dead to me and I have no desire to see him until it's needle to arm time. That will be a beautiful day. Sounds sick, I know, but justice is justice.

Love,

Marissa and Malia

Marissa

August 9, 2006

My family and I were in Columbus, Ohio for the Girls Fastpitch World Series in July when I saw several Columbus police cars with a black ribbon magnet with your police I.D. on their vehicles. I thought to myself what a special person you must have been to have so many friends honoring you.
When I returned to Maryland I read about the ultimate sacrifice that you had made. God bless you (Ofc Bryan S. Hurst) and your family . You will be in my prayers.

Proud Maryland Visitor

August 5, 2006

Bryan,

I am really sorry that I will not be able to attend the court session in August. I did though write a letter that I am going to give to the judge about what kind of impact this situation has done too me. I really want to go but I already had plans for vacation with my family. I thought about canceling them, but then I thought I did not want this situation to change my life anymore. In a way I feel bad not going but I am not going to let him change my life! He's already changed your families life so much. A lot has been going on with me the past month. I quit Fifth Third Bank in Hilliard. I got a offer with National City Bank in Grandview that I accepted. I thought about staying at 5/3 since I was there for 7 years, but then I just thought about how bad they treated all of us during the trial. Everything they said they were going to do for us was a lie. They did not even send anyone to represent us! During the trial I told myself as soon as I find another job I am leaving them. What kind of company does not care about there employees???? It was very hard to leave. I felt like I had a connection with you and all the other 5/3 employees I met during this experience. I hope that you can watch over me in Grandview. Every day I still think about what you did for me. Afer August 10th I will post what I wrote for the courts. I hope that your famlily is doing well. I think about them and you all of the time. Again, thanks for everything and I will never forget you. I wish I could have met you.

HC

July 30, 2006

Bryan-
In just a few days we will go to court again to see Daryl finally sentenced. I hope that this occasion will bring a little closure. I will be reading a statement that day and have had great difficulty writing the words I want to say. I can only hope to do you and everyone else justice. I can't put in words all that has come from this tragedy. I am so sorry that I never got to know you before the robbery. I have come to know you through your family though and know what a kind and strong person you were. Thank you again and from the heart for saving my life and those of my co-workers. HERO doesn't begin to describe what you are!

Andrea Ross
Fifth Third Bank

July 27, 2006

Bryan,

You are a true hero to all of us in blue. My heart goes out to your family, especially your wife and daughter. I know you are looking down on them, and they will never really be without you. Your courage will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered a hero. Save a place on the golden streets. Someday we will meet my brother and you can show me your new beat.

The credit goes to the person who’s actually in the arena; whose face is marred with the dirt, sweat and blood; who knows great enthusiasm and joys, who spends himself in a worthy cause, and whose place shall never be with those timid souls who knew never victory nor defeat.
* TEDDY ROOSEVELT

Sgt. C. Doolin
EPD

July 26, 2006

Thank God for Heros like Officer Hurst. As a former Deputy Sheriff in Indiana, I had a close call with vitually the same circumstances that by the grace of God didn't turn out like this horrible situation. I just wanted the family to know that thier Hero was remembered today and prayed for. I have an infant son and I can't imagine the pain this tragici incident has and will cause. I am not only going to pray for Officer Bryan S. Hurst, but his daughter and family. This profile has touched me beyond belief. God bless Officer Hurst's family and know he is watching over us all.

Former Indiana Deputy Sheriff

Former Indiana Sheriff's Deputy

July 22, 2006

Bryan,
What a sad week it's been. The death of Officer Kaiser from the heart attack was bad enough but losing Sgt. Deck to an anyeurism made it worse. I take comfort knowing Officer Kaiser is resting in peace near you. I'm sure you and Melissa have greeted Larry and Stan.
We miss you!

July 22, 2006

Gump,

We buried one of Columbus' finest today in the Meadow of Serenity just a few yards from you. It was eerie being in the cemetery under those circumstances again, but it was somehow peaceful knowing one of our boys will be nearby you to help you on your way. Got to go to lunch with Marissa afterwards. While I was there I got a call from the FBI. I haven't told you yet but I applied back in March during the trial after talking to one of the FBI Agents that worked on your case. I found out today that I got the conditional offer of employment. I have big decisions to make. The people closest to me are proud and say I should take it. Truax said he thought you would be proud. I hope you are.

Miss You,

Donnie

Sgt. Donnie Oliverio
Columbus, OH PD

July 21, 2006