Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Sir....

December 24, 2005

Merry Christmas to you and your family. God Bless.

December 24, 2005

MERRY CHRISTMAS...

Officer Jim Gilbert
CPD

December 24, 2005

Bryan,
Wished you could have joined us for some drinks tonight at Varsity Club rest of the boys on 4th. Please watch over us as we miss you everyday. Hope you are watching as your little girl opens her gifts this christmas.

a friend

December 24, 2005

Dear Bryan,
I am amazed how quickly the year has flown by! I reflect back to our Christmas traditions of past years, and how much you were a part of everything. Please know that your spirit and presence will remain in my heart. I know you will watch from heaven as Malia opens her gifts. She loves books...and is quite the "reader". We left one of her favorite books from my home with you on our last visit to your grave. Please continue to watch over us from above, and know that we love you.

Fondly,
Sherri

Sherri A. Marzick
Mother-in-Law

December 23, 2005

Hey brother, I have to work all weekend but I wanted to say Merry Christmas. O and I are planning to get together at the OC on the 29th. That was the last OSU game and last time we spent together. If we only knew that would be the last time we ever spent, we could have made it more memorable. Not that it wasnt already, however you just dont know when you're saying good bye for the last time. Dawn and I are going to Tempe for the Fiesta Bowl. Throw a brotha' a little OSU victory love would ya'. Miss you!!

Ward
CPD

December 22, 2005

Dear Bryan,

Sherri A. Marzick
Mother-In-Law

December 22, 2005

Bryan-

As the holiday season approaches and the days til the anniversary of your heroic day, it becomes more and more sad. I think of your family and of how much you will be missed. How you will never see another Christmas with your wife and little daughter. I send my most deep and heart felt wishes that you are resting in peace and hope and pray that justice for the loss of your life will prevail. Thank you so much for being the hero you were, you saved my life and so many others that day! You are in my thoughts always!

Andrea

December 21, 2005

Bryan,
Well I just got done playing a couple games of John Madden 2006, and of course everytime I play I think about you and the conversation we had the night before you were taken from us. You were so excited when you found out that Tim Lewis and I were planning our second annual Madden tournament. I think we had it a couple weeks later, and dedicated it to you of course. That was our last conversation.

I was down at Grant Hospital ER the other night...and for 5 minutes I just stood in the lobby in a daze with all the horrible memories running through my mind.....and tears running down my face. This year has gone by so fast.

Well we are all starting to make our DC plans for May. I just made hotel reservations yesterday for the Pipe Band. I think we all will be able to go this year. Looks like we are staying at the same place w/ Donny and Andy. It's going to be a sad weekend, but I am very much looking forward to honoring you.

I saw Donny at 5 sub the other night and he is also trying to put something together for January 6th....so until then Bryan....You Shall Always be Honored and Never Forgotten Brother!

JP

Ofc. Jim Parsons
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

December 21, 2005

merry christmas gumper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Det. Dan Jones #2079 (Med.Ret.) 95th
CPD

December 19, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this holiday season. We visit Bryan's page often. We will continue to check on the progress of the trial for this heinous act.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and brother-in-law
Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

December 17, 2005

What is a policeman made of? He, of all men, the most needed and the most unwanted.

He's a strangely nameless creature who is "sir" to his face and "pig" behind his back.

He must be such a diplomat that he can settle differences between individuals so that each will think he won.

But............
If the policeman is neat, he's conceited; if he's careless, he's a bum. If he's pleasant, he's a flirt; if he's not, he's a grouch. He must make in an instant decisions which would require months for a lawyer .

If he hurries, he's careless; if he's deliberate, he's lazy.

He must be first to an accident and infallible with a diagnosis.
He must be able to start breathing, stop bleeding, tie splints, and dry tears. The police officer must know every gun, draw on the run and hit where it doesn't hurt.

He must be able to whip two men twice his size and half his age without damaging his uniform and without being "brutal."

If you hit him, he's a coward; if he hits you, he's a bully.

The policeman must, from a single hair, be able to describe the crime, the weapon and the criminal - and tell you where the crimial is hiding.
If he catches the criminal he is lucky; if he doesn't, he's a dunce.

The policeman must chase bum leads to a dead end, stake-out 10 nights to tag one witness who saw it happen but refuses to remember.

The policeman must be a minister, a social worker, a diplomat, a tough guy and a gentleman.

And of course he will have to be a genius.....For he'll have to feed a family on a policeman's salary. -UNK

Sleep well my brother for your shift is over. You are truly a hero in every sense and an inspiration to us all. Rest in Peace.

December 9, 2005

Bryan- Everyday on the way to work I travel west bound on E. Broad st. and pass by the location where you saved so many lives. almost every time when I approach that intersection I get the red light, and it makes me feel good. I look over at the bank, and it feels like your soul is saying, its going to be alright. I always say a prayer and then the light turns back to green. You know all your brother's and sister's miss you very much and always will...P.S. I really like the red lights...1557

Police Officer Bret Bodell
Columbus Div. of Police

December 8, 2005

Bryan-

Your baby girl is growing up so fast! It's like all of a sudden she isn't a baby anymore, but rather a smart little girl. She is very, very talkative and knows so many words. Malia can recite and show all of her body parts (eyes, ears, teeth, nose)...she even knows boobs! I still don't know where she learned that! She actually says BUBS, but I know you would crack up just to hear it. She constantly says Mama, puppy, doggy, kitty, shoes, socks....you name it, she seems to know the word for it. "Dada" has kind of become her catch-all word for any character in a book or toy. Elmo and Dora the Explorer are known as "Dada" in our house.

Well, Malia DOES NOT like Santa this year. She has seen him twice this week and did not want anything to do with him either time. Needless to say, we now have several pictures of Malia screaming while sitting on Santa's lap. So there went my idea for this year's Christmas cards. We opted to take some photos at home instead. My mom and I dressed her up in her velvet dress and her plaid jumper and took about 100 photos. Two hours later we had a winner. You should have seen me dragging around the puppy, trying to get him to pose with Malia. After all, it doesn't get any cuter than babies and puppies. Simple when the puppy weighs 10 lbs, but not so simple with him. Bry, this puppy has to be at least 70lbs now. Yikes.

Most of our Christmas shopping is done. I bought almost everything from catalogs and online, however I am embarrassed to say that I was at Walmart TWO TIMES today. Ugh.

While I was shopping, I ran across one of those Mr. Wonderful dolls that you and I cracked up at last year. I wanted one so bad! You and I laughed for like an hour straight when we saw it. I think your favorite thing he said was "No, honey. ..let's go shopping. Spending time with you is way more important than watching the game."

Today I bought Malia a Dora The Explorer ATV/jeep. It's the kind that has real power and not foot-pedaled. I am toying with the idea of opening it up tonight instead of saving it for Christmas. I don't think she will know the difference at this age anyways.

By the way, Malia has herself a boyfriend. His name is Waldon - he is a little boy who Theresa watches also. At her Christmas party, Malia wouldn't leave his side and kept sitting next to him on the picnic table. Last night when I was giving her a bath, she was calling "Wa Wa!!!", which is her name for him. Who woulda thought she'd start this early :)

It is hard to imagine that tomorrow will be 11 months. It has almost been one year and we aren't even at trial yet. I believe that will bring significant closure to many of us.

p.s. Zoe and Freckles miss you alot. Zoe really hasn't been the same since you left us. She really was your dog -
I think you were right when you used to joke that she didn't like me much :)


We love you,
Marissa and Malia

Marissa
DCSO

December 5, 2005

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who unlocked your car after you accidentally locked the keys and your baby up at the mall.
I was the one who gave you a ride to the gas station when you ran out of gas on that back road.
I was the one who changed your tire because you couldn't figure out how to work the stupid scissor jack.
I was the one who directed you safely through that busy intersection when the traffic signals weren't working.
I was the one who gave you a jump-start after you left your lights on.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who found the item that identified the guy who raped your daughter.
I was the one who spent my days off in court to testify and help convict the man who beat your son so badly.
I was the one who located your grandmother in the woods that night when it was 22 degrees and she had wandered away from the nursing home.
I was the one who loaned you the raincoat the night we stood and watched your house burn.
I was the one who talked with you for two hours about your son running away from home.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who held your hand, wiped the blood out of you eyes, and calmed you down while the Fire Department cut you out of what was left of your car.
I was the one who called you at 2 a.m. to come pick up your 16 year old daughter because she had been drinking too much.
I was the one who knocked on your door at 4 a.m. to let you know your 16 year old daughter would never be coming home again.
I was the one who did CPR on your 3 year old after you found him in the pool.
I was the one who helped deliver your new baby when you didn't quite make it to the ER.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got that snake out of your bathroom around midnight.
I was the one who got my knees and elbows scraped up fighting with the shoplifter with your carton of cigarettes.
I was the one who took your son for a "ride-along" so he could see what it was really like.
I was the one who gave you the right directions so you wouldn't miss that business meeting.
I was the one who stopped you to let you know your right rear tire was going flat.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who escorted your son's funeral procession from the church to the cemetery and cried behind my sunglasses because he was my friend, too.
I was the one watched over your place while you were on vacation.
I was the one who worked for you on Christmas Day so you could be off with your family.
I was the one who joked around with you after your truck got hit by a train and you walked away without a scratch.
I was the one was able to talk your husband into going into counseling with you.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got shot when I pulled over a car for a traffic violation and the driver turned out to be an escaped convict who had sworn he would never go back to prison.
Oh, by the way, my memorial service is at 2 p.m.

Will you remember me now?

I will remember you!! RIP

friend

December 4, 2005

Brother Hurst,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle

December 2, 2005

Happy Holidays Bryan! Your family,friends and those who you don't know think of you as the holidays are here and the marking of the year since you were taking away. Your loved by all!

Lynn
Cadet

December 1, 2005

HOLIDAY:

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

To the family of Bryan Hurst

I know the pain you are going through I also lost a member of my family... Also a member of the columbus Police Dept...

November 29, 2005

To the Hurst family,
I am sorry about your loss. I know what pain you are going through. My dad was Daniel Lobo. Once again I am very, very sorry.
Kadie Lobo

November 27, 2005

I just wanted to say that you are not forgotten. There is a lot of people down here who think of you all the time. Your friends miss you like crazy. I am sorry for what happened to you. You are missed.

November 25, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving Bryan. Continue to watch over us as we continue to miss you. Hope you enjoyed the Ohio State game. What a game. Im sure you enjoyed the oucome from up above. Gone but never forgotton.

Shawn Hoskins

November 24, 2005

Bryan-

Well, here we are, the real deal. Today marks the official start of the holiday season. As usual, I was at work. I actually thought it would be easier to just be at work, so I wouldn't have to think about everything. WOW WAS I WRONG. Seeing all the people in their cars, with their families, all dressed up for dinner...it was emotional overload and hit at once like a ton of bricks. Probably 3 months of bottled emotion all erupting at the same time. There I was, driving aimlessly....Malia is away, family is all hours away. Needless to say, my Thanksgiving was celebrated with a McRib sandwich from McDonald's, which was the only place open in all of this county. Of course, everyone started asking me weeks ago where I would be going for Thanksgiving. When I told friends that Malia would be out-of-state and I'd be at work, I was invited to other families' Thanksgiving dinners...but it just didn't feel quite right. Honestly, I just wanted to come home and relax. So here I am, hanging with the dogs and enjoying the first moment of quiet that I've had in a long time.

Looking back to last year, I can definitely see that it was God's plan for me to be in the situation I was in last year. We were pissed off that the arbitrator's decision was taking so long, but I think it was a blessing that it was happening when it did. Last year was the first Thanksgiving that we were both off for in years. We had your family over to our house. I was so proud of myself for actually cooking. I went all out and made everything, from the sweet potatoes to the green bean casserole. Your mom made the turkey, because that was the one thing I wasn't confident about doing. Everything turned out perfectly and it was a great day. It means a lot to me that your last Thankgiving was actually spent with family and not at work.

I feel like I need to catch up on a lot of sleep. Too many nights of getting only 5 hours or so are starting to wear on me. Last week, I had another awful kidney infection that is a result of just not taking care of myself. That will definitely be a resolution for 2006.

I need to call and see how Malia is doing. My mom said she was great on the airplane!

Love,
Marissa

Marissa
DCSO

November 24, 2005

Just wanted to drop a little note to ask you to continue to look over your brothers and sisters in blue! Don and myself went and shared a couple of beers with you on Saturday before the game. Man what an incredible win! Last but not least, I wanted to tell Marissa she did and excellent job on the headstone I have never seen anything like that before.

Go Bucks!

P.O. Larry Waltermyer #2317
cpd

November 23, 2005

I actually had my application for the academy filled out and ready to be turned in when i learned of your sacrifice. It is kind of funny how such a tragic event would further inspire me to pursue this career. I can only hope that I get the opportunity to serve the community the way you did. I have alot of respect for you. To your family I apologize, for no officer's family deserves to be put through such hell. You are truly an inspiration.

Cadet D

November 23, 2005