Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

January 12, 2005

Bryan,
Your family and friends truly honored you yesterday. I feel that I personally knew you by the end of your service. Even though you came from such a large department and Bran a smaller one I can see that truly all cops are really alike in so many ways. It is truly a brotherhood like no other. I know that you and Bran are cruising the great highway together right now. Just to let you in on a secret he too had a nickname...Gump please let Bacon know that we all love him and miss him dearly. You are a true hero and I hope that your family can make it through this journey.

Sara Winfield

January 12, 2005

Bryan,

I didn't personally know you, but we have a lot of top-notch bro's in common. I'm certain we would have eventually run into each other. It's obvious from the caliber of the guys who were around you, that you were squared away. Some people "get it," and some don't. It is clear that you "got it." You were dedicated, courageous, loyal to your family, and lived each day to the fullest.

We went to your service today, the 3rd service for a fallen member of our Central Ohio law enforcement family since October... and we know we did you proud. But just like with Deputy Brandy Winfield and Officer Melissa Foster, there was a constant, cold rain. "Tears from above," they say. Appropriate.

This has truly been a terrible loss to all us brothers-in-blue, but you can rest knowing you did it right. You were committed to saving people in the bank and fearless to the end. Rest in peace now man... and watch over the rest of us.

Officer S.L. Mattison #404
Perry Township Police Dept. (Franklin County, Ohio)

January 12, 2005

I was saddened to hear of another officer taken too soon. To Officer Hurst's wife, I too, have walked in your shoes. If there is anything I can do to help, no matter how big or small, please let me help you get through these tough times.

Dawn Metzger
Fiancee of Officer Ryan Goto, E.O.W. 7-23-2003

January 12, 2005

Well done, Bryan, well done. Your brothers and sisters took over where you left off and captured the coward. Kudos to you and CPD, as you performed flawlessly that fateful Thursday.

God bless you and your family.

January 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Bryan Hurst. Losing a friend and coworker is probably one of the hardest things you will go through in your life. Having lost one of our finest so recently, I sympathize with your pain. I hope that Bryan meets Brandy in heaven. He too was a great man. Tell him we miss him Bryan.
Marissa, you are in my thoughts. Please know that there is always someone there for you and you are not alone.
Bryan, you will always be remembered as a true hero. Your beautiful little girl is going to grow up and know that her daddy was one of America's finest. God bless you..

Gretchen
Marion City PD

January 11, 2005

TO THE HURST FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED. GOD BLESS BRYAN AND ALL OF YOU.

OFFICER J. BERNER AND K9
GENOA TOWNSHIP POLICE

January 11, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother Hurst. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and co-workers. May God give you the courage to continue. You are in mine and my family's prayers.

Patrolman Brian Dixon
Clearfield Borough, Pa

January 11, 2005

Heaven cried out tears today was we laid you to rest Gump. No one here was ready for you to go, but rest easy now my brother, your watch on earth is done and you served it well. You were hero in every sense and though our tears may dry, you will always be in our hearts and minds. You will never be forgotten, My Brother of the Thin Blue Line.

Officer R. Bronson Constable
Columbus Division of Police

January 11, 2005

Semper Fi My brother,and may God bless your family.

Officer Wade Morrell
Columbus Division of Police

January 11, 2005

Good lookin' out, Gump! Semper Fi.

Columbus Police

January 11, 2005

The thin blue line was crossed agian and we lost another one of our boys in blue. Tears will fall, tabs will sound, the last call will go out but we will never forget you.~

Rest easy knowing your CPD family will be here to comfort your family and take over your watch, all we will ask of you is to watch over your fellow officers as our angel in blue. You truly are a hero in every sence of the word.
P.S. They caught the coward, he will face his punishment and you will get your justice.

Kylie Robbins
Columbus Police Explorer Post

January 11, 2005

To Officer Bryan Hurst's family, brother and coworkers,
Although I never got to meet Bryan, I have heard a lot about him from his brother, "Kaz" from Toledo who spoke highly of him on all levels. Bryan truly built good friendships, family, a career and life here on earth. You can only imagine what he's building up there - I still would like to meet you one day in Heaven!

Andy Antonio Giovanni

January 11, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Hurst Family and all members of the Columbus Police Dept. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from your brother and sister officers in the North East.

Detective Robert T. Johnson
Worcester Police Department, Worcester Mass

January 11, 2005

Thank you Bryan Hurst for your service. My family's prayers are with you. Many people from all across the state showed up to your funeral today. You are a hero in everyone's eyes.

Citizen of Columbus

January 11, 2005

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for being one of the "Good Guys".

Rest In Peace

Herb Wiggins
CNY Police Association, Syracuse NY

January 11, 2005

Bryan, I first met you when you were a little boy in West Virginia. I know how proud your mother was of you then and how proud you continued to make her and all of your family throughout your life. You accomplished so much and truly left this world a better place because of you having been in it. I know how much you were loved and how much you will be missed. Rest in peace, Bryan.

Ken Hampton
Family Friend

January 11, 2005

To Bryan's Wife, Daughter & Family:
Words can never really express the deep sorrow felt for your family. I know and understand because we were just there...and still are. We will all get through this together...You have just joined a bigger family that will be there for you all.
May God place peace in your hearts and heal your hurt. One day at a time...

To Officer Bryan:
Thank you for keeping your city safe. Thank you for laying down your life in the most honorable way...you are a true hero!! I am sure that you will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you. Watch over your wife, daughter, family and fellow officers. I know that Bran is with you in heaven showing you around...

Lindsey Winfield
Deputy Brandy Winfield's Sister-in-Law

January 11, 2005

Bryan - I am thinking of your family today, today is your funeral, it is a rainy, gloomy day, just as it was for my brother-in-law Brandy's funeral. Ohio has lost another outstanding man. Thank you for your service. I hope you have met Brandy, what a funny, loving man. Tell him we said hey and we miss him. I am proud that you were courageous enough to wear that badge everyday. I wish the monster that did this could have seen what stood behind your badge. I pray for Marissa, your baby and all that you left behind. Rest easy.

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-In-Law EOW 10/14/04

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-In-Law EOW 10/14/04

January 11, 2005

Rest easy Brother, we'll take your watch. Watch over us. PS..The coward was caught.

Ohio Police Officer

January 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Hurst's wife, family, friends and co-workers. May God comfort you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 11, 2005

Bryan, rest in peace my friend. We thank you for your courage and sense of honor and duty. We know you'll continue the beat in heaven. God's speed.

Hurst family, may God be with you in this time of loss. Please know that your extended law enforcement family mourns alongside you. We hold the highest honor for Bryan. We hold you in our prayers.

Officer P. Bench
Cameron University Office of Public Safety (Oklahoma)

January 11, 2005

I cruised the freeways, far and near,
and patrolled the highways long.
I assisted those in need of help,
and tried to right the wrongs.

I knew my job put me at risk,
thus faith came into call;
I never drove without the Lord.
He was with me through it all.

I didn't want to leave you,
but God said that I must go.
So, I held your love inside me,
and let my spirit flow.

Tell my family, and my friends,
that every thing's okay;
Up here a deputy uses wings,
to cruise the Great Highway.

Teach my children to be proud,
and to not live life in fear.
Tell them Daddy's still on watch,
and that I am always near.

And you, dear wife, remember, please
that true love never dies.
What lives today, within the heart,
lives on in Paradise.

Author: Janice Winslow Harper

SPL AGENT D.SIMMS
US MARSHAL/DETROIT MI

January 11, 2005

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of fallen Officer Bryan Hurst. Officer Hurst made the ultimate sacrifice and for that he is a true HERO. Officer Hurst you will never be forgotten for the service you provided. Rest in peace my Brother. God Bless.

Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office,FL

January 11, 2005

I saw the news as my family sat at dinner the other night. I moved from the table to hear the story...and wished I didn't have to! My family sat quietly because they knew it was important to me...but they,too, wished I didn't have to!

I will think of you and your family as I patrol...and hope I can show the same selfless courage as you!

Be at peace, my brother! God Bless this family!

Off. M.J. McRill
Sidney Police, Sidney, Ohio

January 11, 2005