Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a mother to 2 LEOs, I salute Bryan Gross. My heart is broken for his loss of life, and his family who loves him. He is my hero!

My sympathy to his beloveds,
Christina

Christina Jackson
n/a

July 31, 2011

I am so very proud of this man. He died protecting a young woman. He gave his all and he will not be forgotten. Trish

Retired Reserve Deputy
CCSO, Oregon

July 31, 2011

Your courage can be admired worldwide. Although I did not know you, I know you will be missed greatly, and your actions do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being an outstanding officer. May You Rest in Peace.

Patrolman Jennifer Muro
Wayne Police Department (Ohio)

July 31, 2011

R.I.P. brother, as you go out on your final patrol, let it bring comfort to your family, friends, and co-workers, that law enforcement across the country holds a heavy heart.

Tpr. James West
New York State Police

July 31, 2011

"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes; it is how they lived."

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS.

"STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED HIS SHOULDERS AND SAID, "NO LORD, I GUESS I AIN'T, BECAUSE THOSE OF US THAT CARRY BADGES CAN'T ALWAYS BE A SAINT. I'VE HAD TO WORK MOST SUNDAYS, AND AT TIMES MY TALK WAS ROUGH, AND SOMETIMES I'VE BEEN VIOLENT BECAUSE THE STREETS ARE AWFULLY TOUGH.

BUT I NEVER TOOK A PENNY, THAT WASN'T MINE TO KEEP. THOUGH I WORKED A LOT OF OVERTIME WHEN THE BILLS JUST GOT TOO STEEP.

AND I NEVER PASSED A CRY FOR HELP, THOUGH AT TIMES I SHOOK WITH FEAR. AND SOMETIMES GOD, FORGIVE ME, I'VE WEPT UNMANLY TEARS. I KNOW I DON'T DESERVE A PLACE AMONG THE PEOPLE HERE THEY NEVER WNATED ME AROUND EXCEPT TO CALM THEIR FEAR.

IF YOU'VE A PLACE FOR ME HERE, LORD IT NEEDN'T BE SO GRAND I NEVER EXPECTED OR HAD TOO MUCH BUT IF YOU DON'T I'LL UNDERSTAND."

THERE WAS SILENCE ALL AROUND THE THRONE WHERE THE SAINTS HAD OFTEN TROD, AS THE POLICEMAN WAITED QUIETLY FOR THE JUDGEMENT OF HIS GOD. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. YOU'VE BORNE YOUR BURDENS WELL. COME WALK A BEAT ON HEAVENS STREETS YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL."

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Captain
Washington County Sheriff's Department - Nebraska

July 31, 2011

Deputy Gross, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 31, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Converse County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept

July 31, 2011

Rest In Peace Deputy Sheriff Bryan P. Gross you are a Hero. Your ultimate sacrifice enabled a young girl to make something of her life. My condolences to his family friends and fellow officers

Debbie
Citizen

July 31, 2011

RIP Bryan, we miss you so much already.

Trooper Shroyer
Wyoming Highway Patrol

July 31, 2011

RIP Bryan! You are a hero and will not be forgotten!

Cody

July 31, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD,NJ

July 31, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir......................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

July 31, 2011

You will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace my fellow brother.

Detective Steven Clothier
Myrtle Beach Police Dept., SC

July 31, 2011

RIP Deputy Gross.

Special Agent P. Munson
NC State Bureau of Investigation

July 31, 2011

RIP. God bless your family.

Brenda Anderson

July 31, 2011

RIP Brother... Sadly ones simple teenage spat ended in with your death... My thoughts to your family, thanks for your service.

Ptl. Lawrence
Mauldin PD

July 31, 2011

So sorry to hear of this officers passing, once again an officer has sacrificed his life to save another. His family is in my heart & prayers. Godspeed Deputy Gross.

Amy Hobgood
Carrollton Police Dept. Carrollton, Ga.

July 31, 2011

Rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Gross. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Converse County SO, Douglas PD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

July 31, 2011