Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bryan,

I have been waiting 14 months to write on this page. When the time is here I can't put it into words. I can tell you that you are my true American Hero. You saved my life and I will always remember what you did for me, and the other bank employees. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Jan 6. Thanks again I will never forget you.

Heather Clifton

Heather Clifton

March 10, 2006

Gumper,

A quote from Judge Frost, "You are hereby sentenced to DEATH." Let it be known that if you kill a cop in Ohio the government will seek the death penalty and our citizens are not afraid to impose it. Your brother Kaz and I are going out for some beers in your honor. I'm proud of you and am relieved that justice has been served. Miss you!

Donnie O

Sgt. Donnie Oliverio
Columbus, OH Police

March 10, 2006

Bryan,

I apologize to you and your family for not making it to the trial. Please understand that I still follow every step and pray for you, your family and friends on a daily basis. They have been through a tough couple of weeks reliving last year. Justice will be served. God bless you.

P.O. Robert Sagle #2254
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

March 10, 2006

To Officer Bryan Hurst and his loved ones:

On this the fourteenth month after your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family and I look forward to meeting them in D.C. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

I was glad to see that the guilt phase of the trial had been successfully completed. I hope Bryan and his family get the full measure of justice they deserve in sentencing. The trial ruling regarding uniforms was infuriating and insulting, but I am sure that any observer could tell who the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement was by the proud and united way they presented themselves. None of the objectors could ever hope to be graced with that privilege and honor.

Bryan, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Bryan Hurst. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Bryan gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 6, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 9, 2006

Marissa, I just wanted you to know that I think have been thinking of you every day, especially during the last couple of weeks. I know you have a lot of wonderful people helping you and looking out for you...was the officers from Columbus Police are a special bunch. I am just a phone call away if you need one more ear or shoulder.

P.S. I love the picture change. From all the postings on here it obviously shows Bryan at his best.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

March 8, 2006

I hope that this sob get what he deserves for Killing a nice guy ... I met Bryan once or twice and he was really nice ....

Rest in peace Bryan

March 5, 2006

Marissa,
This battle is coming to an end and your life will be changing. It will no longer be filled with court dates and a trial. Live your life to the fullest for yourself and your daughter. Teach her about her father, let her know he loved her dearly. Hold fast to your memories of the life you once knew.

March 4, 2006

justice is slowly creeping up on him!!!!

Ofc. Daniel R. Jones (Med.Ret)
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

March 3, 2006

GUILTY, GUILTY, GUILTY!!! Now let's hope justice prevails in sentencing. We miss you and continue to watch over the rest of us.

Ward
CPD

March 1, 2006

Thinking of you during this time!!

March 1, 2006

Bryan, we have been praying for you and your family.

So many people have waited for this day for so long.

God Speed Brother.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

February 28, 2006

Bryan, was nice visiting after a long day of waiting and watching for the verdict. At least some relief until sentencing.

A friend

February 28, 2006

You are and forever will be a HERO... Justice for now in a guilty verdict, real justice still yet to come!!

Officer Jim Gilbert
CPD

February 28, 2006

During such a terrible time when so many bad memories are brought back up, I am so glad to see that justice has started it's course, now as long as the death penalty is the punishment, that can serve as a LITTLE bit of peace in everyone's mind. Rest easy brother.

Marion, Ohio

February 28, 2006

2/28/06 - J U S T I C E S E R V E D ! ! !

anonymous

February 28, 2006

Gumper,

GUILTY!! All 8 counts! We are at least temporarily satisfied until sentencing later in the week. We tried to do you proud.

O

Sgt. Donnie Oliverio
Columbus, OH P.D.

February 28, 2006

Hope you can rest a little easier! They found the guy guilty that took you away from your family and friends. Rest easy brother!

Westerville

February 28, 2006

Bryan -

You made the ultimate sacrifice, I was a victim of this coward a few months before you. My incident is nearly nonexistent when compared. I met your sister and your father at the trial yesterday. You have one of the most caring and kind families I have ever met. I am sure that you are looking down on them everyday watching them. Take good care of them, they are wonderful people.

February 23, 2006

Bryan and family,
Just want you to know we are thinking of you through this time and are praying for you now and always.

a friend

February 22, 2006

Bryan,

So much I want to say, but I can't make the words sound right. I am praying for Marissa and your family. I wish in the worst way that Marissa did not have to go through this. I think she has endured more than her fair share of pain.
I think about you everyday. Your always in my thoughts. Marissa and Malia will never leave my prayers!

Theresa

February 22, 2006

We are thinking of you and sending our love and support.

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Officer Matthew Rittenhouse
E.O.W. 9/16/04

February 21, 2006

Bryan I never had the chance to meet you but I was at your funeral and I read your reflections almost daily. You make me proud to say I am a fellow officer. You represent what that badge stands for and what America stands for. No matter what everybody wears at your trial you will be well represented. I hope that bastard can feel the hurt and pain that he has caused as he looks around the court room and see that it is full of people that love you and miss you deeply. To the Hurst family just remember justice will be served one way or another!!! God Bless you Bryan and thank you!

Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Department Newark, Ohio

February 21, 2006

THINKING OF YOU DURING THIS TIME.

February 21, 2006

Uniforms or not, we will always support you and your family. Never doubt that.

February 17, 2006

Amazing that a judge would allow the motion to not let your family show up in uniform. I do not know why I am shocked at this. You were taken away from them all in uniform but they cannot represent you in uniform. We all will be there with you I promise you that no matter what anyone is wearing and no matter what state we are in! God Bless You.

Grand Prairie Police, Tx

February 17, 2006