Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is with heartfelt sympathy and condolences that I leave a reflection for Officer Hurst. My prayer was that there would be no officers killed in the line of duty this year. Officer Hurst, rest in peace. Thank you for your courage and serving selflessly on the thin blue line. May God's peace be with your family and co-workers.

Up North Michigan

January 6, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. There isn't much anyone can say at this time that will help, I wish there was.
The one thing that help me was knowing that Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded places with anyone. I bet Officer Hurst loved being an officer also.
Officer Hurst your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me tell him I miss and think about him all the time.....

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 6, 2005

My prayers with the family, friends and brother and sister police officers of Officer Bryan Hurst. May he rest in peace and his killer brought to justice.

Officer Nicholas D. Sherwood
Hartford Police Dept (CT)

January 6, 2005

It's a shame that we've lost two good Columbus officers in the last 2 months, not to mention my good friend Deputy Brandy Winfield of Marion last October.

May God be with your family, Officer Hurst. Your job is done, please rest in peace and look over us every now and then.

Former Deputy Matthew T. Collins
Marion County Sheriffs Office

January 6, 2005

Bryan, may God hold you in his hands and guide you through the gates of heaven. God bless your family and co-workers.

We'll take it from from here our brother. Rest with the Lord.

Palm Beach Florida Sheriff deputies salute you.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept.
P.B.S.o.

January 6, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Bryan Hurst and the members of the Columbus Division of Police.
We continue in his memory.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

January 6, 2005

Thank you Sir for you bravery, courage, and ultimately for your sacrifice. You are a Hero.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA.

January 6, 2005

Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your co-workers, friends, and family.

Officer
Fairfax County Police Dept.

January 6, 2005

A WEEK AGO WE WATCHED OUR BUCKS PREVAIL. GAME DAYS WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. BROTHER YOU'LL BE DEEPLY MISSED. WATCH OVER THE REST OF US!!

(WORDS FROM COPS POEMS)

THERE WAS A SILENCE ALL AROUND THE ROOM WHERE SAINTS RESPECTFULLY STOOD. AS THE POLICE OFFICER AWAITED QUIETLY FOR THE JUDGEMENT... BAD OR GOOD.

THE LORD SAID, COME FORWARD NOW OFFICER, YOU'VE BORNE YOUR BURDENS WELL. COME WALK A BEAT ON HEAVENS STREET, YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL!!

PO ANDREW WARD
COLUMBUS POLICE DEPT

January 6, 2005

The bible says greater love hath no man to than to lay down his life for a friend, Police Officers do more than that. Lord, Bless this officer's family and give them the strength they need. Amen

Christy Graves
Arab, Alabama

January 6, 2005

Office Hurst..it really bothers me to see another one of our brothers/sisters killed in the line of duty..protecting the citizens of our cities..you will never be forgotten..now you will be on God's watch..you your family - friends - and fellow officers of the Columbus Divison..you are always in my thoughts and prayers..rest in peace brother..your watch is now over

Police Recruit...Karen
Detroit, MI

January 6, 2005

We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. May the ruthless criminal responsible be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

January 6, 2005

Bryan....CPD has lost yet another warrior this morning....I have lost a fraternal brother, partner, and friend. You fought bravely and you are a hero Bryan. I will proudly pipe you into the gates of Heaven. You shall always be Honored and Never Forgotten!!

Officer James Parsons
Columbus Division of Police

January 6, 2005

Thank you for your service sir. Rest in peace.

January 6, 2005

My condolences go out to the Family, friends and the Men and Women of the Columbus Police Department.
You were a Hero and the scum who shot you is a "COWARD"
Rest in peace my Brother in Blue.

PTLM Mike Walker
Providence Police Department

January 6, 2005

Our Prayers go out to the family, Friends and co-workers of Officer Hurst. How very saddened I was to see the first posting of a l.o.d.d. Be strong and know that you are not alone.

Officer Hurst, thanks for your years of protection. Your service, bravery, dedication, courage, and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

You are a hero to more than you know.™

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersherrif Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

January 6, 2005

The first Law Enforcement casualty of the new year. Unfortunately, we know it will not be the last. May God protect each and every one of my brothers and sisters in blue. Go with God, Brother Hurst, we've got the watch now.

PO Kenneth M Busler
Cleveland (Ohio) Police Department

January 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers to the Columbus Police Dept., family and friends of Ofc. Hurst.
Rest in peace....we have the rest of the watch.

Broward County Florida Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard

January 6, 2005

Officer Hurst,
Thank you for your dedicated service to the citizens of Columbus. And to your fellow officers, my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.

Anonymous
Anonymous

January 6, 2005

To Officer Bryan Hurst's family, friends and coworkers,
There are no words to make your what happened any easier. Just hold on and know that you are not alone.
God bless you,
Shani Lake
(fiance of Corporal James Crump, Fayette Police Department, Fayette, Alabama, E.O.W June 7th, 2003)

January 6, 2005

God be with you from RMH in your hometown.

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RMH

January 6, 2005

For Officer Hurst's Family and Co-workers

Your tragedy I read about today
I wish I could take your pain away
This is, however, out of my reach
So, to God above I do beseech
For your peace to return soon
and calm your soul as a tranquil tune
Though missed most by you, there
Missed also by those in blue everywhere

Officer Hurst thanks for your duty here
Thanks for showing courage and not fear
Knowing what the risks were
You didn't back down or defer
You fulfilled a tough role
And taken the ultimate toll
Be at peace now where you are
We'll take it from here and not be far

Master Officer Adam Feazel
Altus Police Dept. OK

January 6, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

January 6, 2005

Rest well Ofc. Hurst, your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Tpr D. McGuckin
Michigan State Police Post 38

January 6, 2005

I was watching the news when I heard that an officer had been shot. I said a prayer for you, but a little while later I heard that you had died. Then I prayed again. I pray for your family-that God will give them the strength to deal with this tragedy. I also pray for your fellow officers-for I know their hearts hurt too. Thank you for serving the people. You are a Hero.

Joanna
Marion, Ohio

January 6, 2005