Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, January 6, 2005
Reflections for Police Officer Bryan Scott Hurst
We will take care of your family. We will never let them walk alone in their grief and pain. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice and putting on the uniform proudly everyday.
Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04
January 6, 2005
TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.
Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey
January 6, 2005
To the family of Officer Hurst...my prayers are with you and your family. I know the pain you are going through right now. Please know that the arms of many are around you right now, to give you the love and support you will need. I know that will be difficult to find comfort in anything right now, but I hope you will take comfort in knowing that the officers of the Columbus Police Department are the finest and rally around with love and support.
To the Officer's Columbus Police Department...you will continue to be in our prayers. Please take care in your quest to find the suspect.
Becky Muncy
Surviving Widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy, Columbus, Ohio P.D. (E.O.W. 04/05/
January 6, 2005
Once again the nation mourns a fallen officer! Officer Hurst you died a hero! We all will pray for you and your family. I hope to meet you some day but until then help watch over all of us in blue. God Bless
Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Dept. Newark,OH
January 6, 2005
Thank you officer Hurst! You are a true hero. My prayers go out to your family, friends, and brothers in blue at the Columbus Police Dept.
GOD BLESS YOU!
J.L.
Citizen of Georgia
January 6, 2005