Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On the morning of Bryan's funeral, I sat and watched from my N High office as groups of Police Officers from other cities gathered in the parking lot next door. This moment affected me in a very emotional manner, and I will never forget the day, or Bryan. I often write poetry when I am so deeply moved, and I have now accounted for this moment in my life.

Blessing and prayers to Marissa and to all of you.

Paul

Paul J Haldy
Private Citizen, Westerville, OH

March 31, 2005

Bryan,

I wonder what you are thinking as you look down on us left behind. Can you see us down here hurting, each in our own way? They say in heaven there is no more pain, no more ugliness! You saw enough here as a police officer.

I pray for those still hurting. Let their faith in the Lord guide them and the memories of you Bryan bring a smile to their face instead of tears. I pray they dont cry because you are gone, but thank God and rejoice you were a part of our lives and we can say with Pride…You ARE a Great Friend!

We Love You!
Semper Fi

March 31, 2005

Bryan

It's surprising to see Marissa doing so well, at least on the outside. For those of us who are not cops, who are not as strong, and who do not "have a different view of life and know that being a cop is risky", we are not doing so well. Give us strength, Bryan. We hope we get to see Malia soon. Everytime we see her, we see you in her eyes and her smile. I hope she gives Marissa peace everyday, just knowing she will always have a part of you with her for the rest of her life. All we have is the memories. Be with us, watch over us all. If you've been watching us, you know how hard it's been on some of us....Help us through.

Happy Anniversary, Happy Easter.

Our hearts still feel like you left us yesterday....

March 31, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:9

March 30, 2005

Life is so difficult and so full of pain
at times. This one is particularly sad.
Anytime a young officers dies leaving
a young widow and young child, it is
especially heartbreaking. My next
door neighbor is named Malia and one doesn't hear that name very often. Her Mama was raised in Hawaii where you were in the early
90's. My hat is off to your wife Marissa for her dedication to her law
enforcement job. Sounds like you
were two peas in the same pod. You
were obviously quite a man who made quite an impression on those
you befriended and served. Having
a grandson who is 15 mos. old makes me incredibly sad for all the
things you will miss. Your wife now has to make so many decisions alone and raise a child without her
Daddy. And how is a parent suppose to recover from burying a child? This
event leaves so many unanswered
questions, but I know our Lord and
Savior Jesus never leaves us nor
forsakes us. He has given us many
promises to stand on and He will
meet our needs if we seek Him. You
all have a long road ahead of you and it will never be the same without
Bryan. My heart goes out to each and
every one of you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 29, 2005

Bryan,

Because of your actions all of the employees and fellow officers were able to return to the bank. Not a single day goes by without thoughts and memories of you. We placed a memorial on the door the day that the bank re-opened:

"There is no love greater than this, That a man would lay down his life for his friends."

It is the on duty officers job to keep the fingerprints off of the window so everyone can read the sign and remember. This Friday I am going to hang a plaque on the wall of the bank by the exit doors. Everyone who enters and exits the bank will see and remember what you did for them. You made us safe.....now you keep us safe. I wear an angel on my badge everyday for you. You are always going to be my guardian angel as you were that day.

We love you! We miss you!
"Good lookin' out"

Robert

Officer Robert Sagle
Columbus Division of Police

March 29, 2005

HURST,

It's Easter Sunday and I thought about you during the church mass. We got to the part where we're supposed to forgive but I just can't forgive the certain someone who took a special husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and Police Officer from us.

We're thinking about you and missing you everyday.

Semper Fi,

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton
Toledo, OH

March 27, 2005

HAPPY EASTER BRYAN

March 27, 2005

Bryan,

Praying for little Malia and your family as they go through the Easter holiday missing you. My children's father is trying to help your family through this. Please watch over him and help him with the difficult things in his life. Help him make the right choices.

God bless.

March 27, 2005

Gumper,

Today is Easter. Almost 3 months without you and things are not getting any easier. I for some reason feel the need to go to WV and spend some time with my grandparents. Work does not seem like a good use of my time anymore. I want my papooses to learn what it is like to be an Oliverio by getting to know my grandma and grandpa a little better before they are gone. Maybe I'll see Vince when I am there.

The Mountaineers blew a 20 point lead and lost in OT to Louisville. We would have had a blast watching their run almost to the Final 4.

My brother has made it through most of the hard stuff in the Academy. He passed Search and Seizure and the ORC and Firearms. I feel like the older brother now. I've been doing this job for 12 years and he's the rookie. Seems like yesterday when he was keeping me out of trouble and kicking my butt all at the same time. Sometimes I forget he is my older brother.

I feel like I am in a time warp or something. I just can't tell whether or not time is standing still or speeding up. Nothing seems real right now. Just going through the motions.

I know we can all make it through this. We have great friends and we are not quitters. I will make you proud. I hope it is better where you are.

Success is defined by what you do when you are down. And I plan to succeed. Tell the man upstairs I said Happy Easter.

Your boy,

Donnie

Sergeant Donald Oliverio
Columbus, OH Police Department

March 27, 2005

And when I get to heaven , St. Peter I will tell. Another Marine reporting sir, I've served my time in hell .

Semper Fi !

Polgar
Columbus Police

March 18, 2005

Marissa,

I envy you for your strength. I have read your reflections and I can honestly say that you are truly an amazing woman. I know that Bryan is so proud of you and looking down and smiling. God bless you are your little girl! Take care!

March 18, 2005

First he joined, the
He trained
Lean and mean with
A neck of leather.
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
Did some time across
The Great Divide
Both loved and hated
By the other side.
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
Returned home without
A parade,
Most not knowing the
Price he paid
Never the less – The One said
Hoo-Rah!
Took oath once more
In his hometown
To get his due
And settle down,
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
Met and married
Then a baby carried
Proud to tears
Anticipating the years.
And the Almighty said
Hoo-Rah!
A senseless crime
Cut short his time
The sacrifice made as
Part of his trade.
And now he has wings.
And the Almighty wept
And said Hoo-Rah, son,
Hoo-Rah!

Rog. “Hurst” 1-11-2005

Det. Roger W. Jacobs
Columbus Police

March 17, 2005

I am the wife of a Virginia Police Officer. Eventhough I do not know him I would like to thank Officer Hurst for his dedication and for his ultimate sacrafice. Our prayers go out to his family and his department.

God bless.

March 17, 2005

Happy Anniversary Marissa and Brian. Just know that even though you can't be together in reality, you are together in spirit.

Marion, Ohio

March 16, 2005

Even though I personally did not know you, I feel as I do through people who did. You did an honorable thing that day and god bless.

Ohio

March 16, 2005

Honor, Duty, Sacrifice
Thanks for all.

Trooper

March 16, 2005

Bryan-
Today is our anniversary. I thought this was going to be a bad day, but I kept busy and got through it. Marcie and I celebrated the good times and went out to dinner.

Malia and I are doing very well and adapting to our new life. We miss you every single day, but I know we will be okay. Right after you died, I kept thinking "How am I going to take care of her by myself?" It was almost sheer panic. However, I'm learning to deal with this new single parent thing. There are a few rough days, but for the most part, things are going well. Malia has been visiting family on the weekends (my mom, your Aunt Joy, etc) so I get to take a breather.

Today I went to Liberty. I tried to go inside, just to sit for a minute and remember our wedding day. I was surprised to find it locked up - I guess I'll have to break down and just go to a service one of these Sundays.

There have been two big benefits for you within the past month. Both were huge successes. Mostly, it was great to get everyone together. You know how hard it is to get a big group of cops together, since everyone works different shifts.

Speaking of cops, work is going well. I never thought I'd say this, but sometimes going to work is like a mini vacation. Driving around in a cruiser is a thousand times easier than taking care of an eight month old baby.

I'll write again soon. We miss you.

Marissa
DCSO

March 15, 2005

Bryan,
I think about you so often. I have seen and read about the heart break your family and friends endure. They love you so very much. This whole memorial is a testament to how much people love you and more importantly I think it shows how much you loved them and life. You have made such an impact on everyone's lives. Many people close to you have written how they see you in their everyday lives and think of you in their everyday lives. It is so true. You are everywhere because we carry you in our hearts. Maybe that's what people mean when they say life goes on. You are alive in our thoughts and in our hearts and always will be.

You will not be forgotten and are Loved so very dearly by all.

A Friend

March 15, 2005

When I look at the reflections left for Brandy I sometimes check Bryan's too. I seen that today is your anniversary and my heart felt so sad. Yesterday was 5 months since we lost Brandy and I know the thoughts consume all of you who loved Bryan and that will continue. As you know, it only seems to get harder and I thought with time it would become easier. Please know that you will be able to smile at your memories that you have one day soon.

Marissa, you seem so brave to go back to work and do the very job that took your husband. I know you previously had arrested the man that took Brandy from us, (I wish he never would have gotten out of those charges) it is scary to think now that he was capable of doing what he did to another officer, and to know that you are brave enough to face people like him and take them into custody, you are facing your fears and that is something you should be so proud of. I have a friend at work that has a son that is going through the academy right now and he was doing a ride along with DCSO, he said he was waiting to see who he would be riding with and you volunteered to take him. His name is Matt, he said you were so nice, I think it was great that you did that, these guys need to see that this can be a part of their lives and to know that it is important to support the families that this happens to. My heart is with you on this day and every day that you are missing your husband. I wish we could bring them all back. Please know we are here for you and your family if you ever need us. Take care of yourself and your darling baby.

Missy Pierce

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-in-law

March 15, 2005

Gumper,

Happy Anniversary Brother!

Love,

Donnie O

Sergeant Donnie Oliverio
Columbus, OH Police

March 15, 2005

HURST,

I haven't written you in a while. 9 weeks and 4 days have gone by and it's not getting any easier for me. Thoughts of you consume a lot of my every day.

I've passed the house you grew up in, on Hurley Drive, I see Mustangs on the road (yours looks better), I pass the Taco Bell I was at when I got the call from Donnie about how you died, I see Detectives on TV, hear about other Police Officer's dying in the line of duty (Atlanta, GA), I was at a different Station for work and there was a Steelers sticker on a guy's locker, I hear Led Zeppelin on the radio, you used to always listen to them in high school, I saw a Brinks armored car and remembered when you worked an armored car in college, we responded to an arson fire a few streets away from the old Riverside Hospital where you used to work security...the list goes on and on, everyday all these reminders of you.

And now today, March 15th, the Anniversary of your wedding day 2 years ago. That was the best wedding and reception I've ever been to in my life. That church...WOW, the celebration in the limo, the reception hall on a river overlooking downtown Columbus...the whole day was beautiful and amazing and soooo much fun.

And the rehearsal dinner the night before at Bucca, what an awesome restaurant.

Tracy and I came down to Dave and Busters for the benefit in your honor a week ago. We stopped by the cemetery on the way down...

Dave and Busters was fun, we got to see and hold Malia, talk to Marissa and Donnie, and spend some time with Carol, Ted, Greg, Stacey and Jenny.

Mark owes me a 12 pack because I beat him at a basketball game there. This was the same Dave and Busters you took Tracy and I to almost 3 years ago. That's a really cool place, I wish we could have gone there together again.

I finally left Station 18. They sent me to the 2nd busiest station in the city, # 7's Station. Yesterday was my first day there. We had two arson fires, it was a good day no one got hurt.

I wear my Guardian Angel pin that Kathy gave me after your death. Please continue to look out for me. As you used to say: "Good Lookin' Out." Donnie told me.

See you on your birthday in a month.

Miss you HURST.

Semper Fi,

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton
Toledo, OH

March 15, 2005

Thinking of you, your family and friends during this most difficult time. Take care and God Bless.

March 12, 2005

Bryan,
We're all still struggling here. A part of me is happy that you are now safe and happy forever. The bigger part of me, obviously is still struggling with the 'whys' and 'what ifs'. I never actually believed in the old saying 'only the good die young', until January 6. Mark is still wrestling with the thought that you called him a week before because you were in town and wanted to see him, but he couldn't come because he was working. Give him peace, Bryan, and know that you will NEVER be forgotten.We love and miss you.

Kathy B

March 11, 2005

Dear Bryan,
I'm doing my best to take care of mom. She cries a lot. Some days are worse than others. She cried at the DMV because she saw a sign about organ donation. She cries at the bank. She cried at the dentist. She is struggling, but I am so thankful for all the kids, because they give her a reason to go on. I Love You. I didn't say it enough.

Stacey

March 9, 2005