Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Even though I didn't know you well God bless you and your family!!

Taylr

February 4, 2005

Marissa,

We're thinking of you and Malia.

Also know that Bryan is smiling down on you and keeping you safe from Heaven as you put your uniform back on and go out and protect and serve your community.

Amy
High School Classmate of Brandy Windfield

February 4, 2005

May God Bless your family and your child. Your Husband was a true warrior. He being a hero is too lighly put. Rest in peace brother!!!!!!!

Officer
Richmond, Tx

February 4, 2005

Bryan-

I can't believe that it has been almost a month since this tragedy. Sometimes it feels like it happened a year ago, but mostly I am reliving the morning of January 6 over and over again.

I miss you more than ever. Whenever I hear something funny, I still think "I can't wait to tell Bryan!" Then it slaps me in the face. You are no longer here to share life with. Moments like that are what eat me up inside.

Donnie and I visited your grave this week. I had been putting it off for four weeks, because I wasn't sure I could handle it. As predicted, it was too rough emotionally. I don't like going there because seeing your grave makes your death a reality.

Malia has done so many new things since you've been gone. In the past month, she has gotten two teeth and says Da-Da all the time. She never said that when you were still with us. I honestly think that she wonders where you are and is calling for you. You loved Malia more than anything and she knew it.

Bryan, tonight will be my first night back on duty. I have your photos ready to keep in my cruiser so you will always be with me.

I love you and miss you more than ever. Please watch over Malia and I.

Love,
Marissa

Marissa
DCSO

February 4, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer Hurst and to all the personnel of the Columbus Division of Police who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

February 4, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers for they are the children of God. Rest in peace Bryan my young brother. May God watch over your family and protect them always. You were the victim of an assasin and fought until the end. Rest now, and I will meet you some day.

Cpl. J. Scott Stidman #100
21 years. Patrol Division
Fayetteville Police

Cpl. J. Scott Stidman #100
Fayetteville Police, Arkansas

February 4, 2005

R.I.P. 2057

I read your badge number, 2057
You dear soul, may you find peace now in heaven
So brave are you, presently laid to rest
A hero indeed, you have passed the test

I hate writing this, because of the cost
Which leaves so many, feeling such a loss
We are close to each other's age, the difference isn't wide
You couldn't imagine from what I read, how hard I cried

You gave your life, for other's to live
There is nothing greater, for a person to give
You are added to my list, of hero's I admire
You gave breath, in the midst of fire

I pray for your wife and newborn child
Who were blessed to hold you, this little while
I pray that your family, always will remember
The happiness that lasted, in sweet December

Dear sir, as you serve your new post
Up in the skies, with your Heavenly host
Thank you for all, in the service you have done
Look at all you have touched, as the tears do run

by danny b. bourg
May God bless each and everyone of you who has suffered

Danny B. Bourg
Citizen with family in law enforcement

February 4, 2005

HURST,

Well, it has been 4 weeks now since your death. It's not getting any easier. I still wonder what exactly happened that day and what could have changed the outcome. "What if's," "Why's," and tears fill my every day. Work is still hard, knowing what happened to you makes me wonder what could go wrong for me everytime we go "Code 3."

We try to see Ted, Carol, Greg and Stacey once a week and Marissa is emailing us, which helps us a lot, to keep your memory alive.

It's still heartbreaking though, knowing what you left behind (them and Malia).

The Super Bowl is days away and it hurts to think we would have spent this day playing Texas Hold 'Em, drinking some beers, and watching the game. There will be plenty of toasts and a salute to our HERO Hurst.

We love you and miss you.

Semper Fi,

Brandon

Brandon C. Walton
Toledo, OH

February 3, 2005

Rest in Peace. Romans 13:4 NIV

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit Division

February 3, 2005

On Nov. 10, 2000, Marissa brought Bryan to our 50th anniversary party. We had always wanted a grandson, we did not know what a special one we were about to have, One could not but help like Bryan. We were so happy for Marissa and this special guy she had chosen. My husband and Bryan died two months apart, he would have been devastated to know what happened, Bryan and Marissa left behind something for the whole family to enjoy, and that is Malia, what a precious baby, she has lots of love surrounding her.
Thank you Bryan for this special little person, and for the kind of person that you were, such a pleasure to have known you for a short time.

Marissa's grandma Doris Marzick

Doris Marzick grandma of Marissa

February 3, 2005

Rest in peace
Job well done

Thank You

LT.Ret.

February 2, 2005

Bryan,
There is not a day that I don't think of you. Your picture is hung in our apartment in remembrance of what a great man and hero you are.
I will never forget at the baby shower for your darling baby girl, Malia, that stupid picture of you in your Miller Lite shirt and you had a black eye-we made it our centerpiece that day and you tried to take it away while we weren't looking.
Marissa, I commend you for your strength and will always be here for you and Malia. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Bethany Solér, friend of Marissa

February 1, 2005

Hurst, It's been almost a month since you were taken from us. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, Marrisa and Malia. Everytime Brandon, Mark and myself get together or talk on the phone we talk about you and all the GREAT memories we have of you. I'll never forget the time you invited me down to go on a ride-along. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life and to do it with you was a great honor.

Bryan you will be missed by many here in the Toledo area but your memory remains in our hearts and we will never forget you and what you did that day to save other peoples lives. You are a true hero. My heart goes out to Marrisa, Malia, Ted, Carol, Greg, Stacy and all of your brothers in blue. I hope to see you again one day. Watch over all of us. Rest in peace my friend. Tommy

Tommy Meeks Maumee, Ohio

February 1, 2005

I first met Bryan in 2000 when my sister Marissa brought him home to my grandparents' 50th anniversary party. The next five years were filled with fleeting and vivid memories: how he rocked back and forth on his toes during his wedding vows because he was so nervous...when he took me jet skiing and we sank...how excited he got riding the subway for the first time during my college graduation weekend in Boston...beating him and my sister in trivial pursuit on his last Christmas day...buying us chipotle burritos just 5 days before his life was taken, my 6 month old niece was left without a father and my sister became a widow at 25.

I will never know Bryan nearly as well as my sister, but what I will always remember most about Bryan is how unbelievably happy he made Marissa. This was apparent even from the first time I ever saw them together. I never really thought my sister would settle down with anyone, but after seeing her and Bryan interact, I was certain that they were a perfect match. Their unconditional love for each other is something I can only hope to experience myself one day. I will be forever grateful to Bryan and Marissa for giving me the best gift I have ever received - my niece Malia.

Abbey Marzick (Bryan's sister-in-law)

January 31, 2005

My prayers are with your wife and precious daughter Bryan. My son, Deputy Marshal Glen DeVanie, was 25 years old leaving a wife, 18 month old daughter and 22 day old son.

Thank you protecting and serving your community. You were a brave man.

God blesses you and your family. You will forever be remembered.

To Bryan's wife: Please try to attend National Police Week in May in Washington D.C. You will find a lot of support there. The organization COPS, Concerns of Police Survivors, will also contact you. Plan to attend their spouses retreat later in the year.

I know this is too much for you right now, but I just wanted to give you some information that will be helpful.

In April it will be 2 years since my son was killed in the line of duty.

Kay Wood
Mother of a Fallen Officer--Deputy Marshal Glen DeVanie EOW 4/2/03

January 31, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND DAUGHTER AND KEEP THEM STRONG. YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND MAY GOD KEEP YOU.

CPL. E.SPILLER
HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT.4

January 31, 2005

Marissa,
I wanted you to know that I think you are one of the strongest women I know. I'm thinking of you and praying for you and Malia's happy future to come!
Your old neighborhood friend,
Kate

Kate DeMarco Hill

January 31, 2005

Well brother I looked at the reflections left to you and can say I am truly impressed with the lives you have touched. I never meet you, but we are brothers and I am sad to hear of your families loss, Blood and Blue. But me and you have two other colors in common black and gold, Steelers. They fell short but you have the inside line for next year. Save a good seat for me I will sit next to you with Honor. To the Columbus Police Department thank you for all you do I know your pain. To Bryan's family He is and always will be a Hero to all he touched and even to those he never even met. I will pray for all of you and for Bryan I will pray for our Steelers.God speed my Brother Rest easy we will continue your watch from here.....With Honor

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

January 31, 2005

Bryan,

I heard of your death and still can't grasp that you were taken away so violently, senselessly, and unfairly. I think of you all the time. You were a true hero; I can only hope that we who are still left down here continue to make you proud by honoring you and living in your footsteps. We will take care of Marissa and Malia, so no need to worry. You've done your job and done it well - we will never forget what you did on that day, and throughout your life. You did so much in such little time - a veteran, a great police officer, a great son, husband, and most recently, daddy. I will never understand why you were taken from us so soon, but I am comforted by knowing that you were happy and managed to have great fun and live a beautiful life in the short time we had you. You will never be forgotten. We love you!

Semper Fi, and God Bless.

January 31, 2005

Family & Friends of Police Officer Bryan Hurst: I cannot explain how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Although I did not know Officer Hurst, I know that he was a very brave man. I know that you are all so proud of him. I also know how difficult this is and that there will be many difficult days ahead as you all grieve for your loved one. Reflect back on all of the wonderful memories and know that you are in my thoughts.

Kelly Gillain, FL

January 30, 2005

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer
Ohio

January 30, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. It has now been six months since I lost my brother and remember you are not alone, you now have a new family that grieves with you and will always be there to help you thru the good days and bad.

My prayers are with you.

Sister of Officer Duke Aaron III
E.O.W. 7-20-05

January 30, 2005

I would normally be ragging on hurst's Pittsburgh Steelers at this time and planning a superbowl party, but I found myself actually rooting for the steelers this year....I promise Hurst, you can never be forgotten!!! I just can't stop thinking of how I should have made time to see you at your parents a week before someone took you from us. It's a reminder to me that you can always make time for those you care about!!! LOVE YA!!!!

mark b

January 29, 2005

Bryan, just wanna send a few thoughts out to ya.

I wanna let u know that we at Columbus Square still miss you very much. We have 4 signs posted in your honor featuring that cool pic that is posted on this website. Well, today I gave one sign away. One of our customers asked for it! She said every time you saw her you'd said hello to her. That was all it took, dude, to touch that woman's life in a deep way. It made her so happy to get it.

I still remember all of us at the bank that day watching the news reports as they came in. It seemed like we were all frozen in time: staff, customers, the officer working special that day. We stood motionless in front of the tv we have in the lobby.

We were all speechless until one of the stations showed a shot of that great Mustang of yours (the one you recently told me wasn't the greatest in the snow). Upon seeing your car, all of us who knew you sounded short, involuntary, plaintive gasps and cries because that car was such a strong and personal reminder of the man who drove it. It was our last visual link to you. We never, ever imagined that we'd never see you again.

Btw, the Brotherhood is going to take care of your family. There are dinners planned, wrist bands, t-shirts. You deserve no less.

Mike

Michael Ferrell
Fifth Third Bank, Columbus, Ohio

January 29, 2005

Brian,

Thank you for reminding me what an important job we have. Marissa, Donnie and all of you close family and friends have displayed such strength these last few weeks. I have learned a lot from you and will never stop praying for your family. Zone 1 midwatch talks about you on a daily basis.

"..there is no greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for a friend."

We love you Marissa,

Brian Lance and family

Officer Brian Lance
Columbus Ohio Police

January 29, 2005