Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Gumper,

Marissa I commend you on blazing your own trail, dont let others dictate how you are suppose to react, they are not in your shoes! Bryan I know you and I lost touch to soon, but you were a great friend, the rest of your friends are truly lucky to have known you!

Danny

Ofc. Dan Jones #2079 (Med. Ret)
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

December 30, 2005

Marissa,

I don't know how you do it. You have to be one of the strongest people that I read about...:)

Take care and God Bless you and Malia!

Happy Holidays!

December 30, 2005

Bryan-

We are coming up on one year and it's still sometimes hard to believe you are actually gone. Getting through the holidays was tough, but Malia makes it easier. She had such a great time opening her gifts; it was so different from last year when she was clueless as to what was going on. Not this year! She got so spoiled up with tons of new toys, books and clothes. She is so into her books, it is amazing. She is so intense when she looks at the pages as if she is really studying them. She likes to tell you the names of everything in her books, especially the animals. She got this book of little farm animals, and for some reason, she cracks up when she sees the pigs. She still does her little snorts when I ask her "Malia...How does the piggy go?" It is so funny. I picked out this one toy that I thought she'd love but it actually is frustrating the hell out of her. It's like a 'cause and effect' toy, with four different Sesame Street characters behind pop-up doors. Each door has a different button that either has to be pushed, twisted, or flipped. She gets so angry because only one character can pop out at a time and she wants them ALL out at the same time. Oh well, I can always wrap it up for next year.

Just when I had settled into a pretty good schedule, I now have to go back to 2nd shift in January. Obviously, that's not ideal for Malia but we will make the best of it. Since we will have the mornings together, I'm thinking of signing us up for a Gymboree class or maybe swim lessons. Now THAT would definitely be something new for me :)

Everyone has been asking me what is planned for the 6th. I thought long and hard about it and also talked to Sara and Krissy. I have decided that I will plan something more organized and formal on your birthday every year, and not the day that you died. I want to celebrate your life and all of the good times and memories. To be honest, I am tired of any and all things death-related. I think it is more fitting to throw a damn good party on your birthday!

Bryan, I really want you to know that Malia and I are doing well. I am happy, healthy and feel blessed with a beautiful little girl. I don't feel a bit guilty about not being the sobbing mess that it seemed that some people thought I should be. Malia and I are moving forward, and all of the wonderful memories of you will move forward with us. I just can't believe that the best times of my life are in the past. There are many, many good times to be had (Oh my god, I think I'm quoting Steel Magnolias now, and I know you are gagging up there). You're always going to be a part of me, and I constantly feel that you are here.

We love you,
Marissa and Malia

Marissa
DCSO

December 29, 2005

Bryan, its coming up on a year, you're still in our hearts and prayers. Peace Bro.

DY
CPD, #1850

December 29, 2005

Gumper,

It has been exactly one year since I last saw you. We were at the O.C. watching a Buckeye victory in the Alamo Bowl. It seems almost fitting that Michigan just got smoked in the same bowl. It is difficult this time of year. Hopefully it will get better. My uncle gave me some verses in the bible to read to help me understand God's view of the death penalty. I hope we are in agreement since nothing will make me change my mind about my decision. I hope heaven is everything I believe it is.

Love You,

Donnie O

Sergeant Donnie Oliverio
Columbus, OH Police

December 28, 2005

JUST CHECKED IN TO SAY HI TO YA WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU.SEE YA BROTHER

W J

December 28, 2005

Merry Christmas!!

Donnie O

Sergeant Donnie Oliverio
Columbus, OH P.D.

December 26, 2005

Merry Christmas

Jack McMahon
Troy PD

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2005

Bryan
Merry Christmas
Gina

December 25, 2005

merry christmas bryan, and merry christmas marissa and malia, and the rest of the hurst family!

DJ (CPD Med. Ret)

December 24, 2005

Bryan, may God continue to watch over your family and friends. We wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to all of them as well.

Merry Christmas Sir.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

December 24, 2005

Bryan~
I cant believe it has almost been a year. Today i will be seeing Marissa and Malia. I cant wait to see how much she has grown. I wish you A merry Christmas and hope you can continue to watch over all of us.
Love Always
Mel

Melory Guillot

December 24, 2005

Thank you Sir....

December 24, 2005

Merry Christmas to you and your family. God Bless.

December 24, 2005

MERRY CHRISTMAS...

Officer Jim Gilbert
CPD

December 24, 2005

Bryan,
Wished you could have joined us for some drinks tonight at Varsity Club rest of the boys on 4th. Please watch over us as we miss you everyday. Hope you are watching as your little girl opens her gifts this christmas.

a friend

December 24, 2005

Dear Bryan,
I am amazed how quickly the year has flown by! I reflect back to our Christmas traditions of past years, and how much you were a part of everything. Please know that your spirit and presence will remain in my heart. I know you will watch from heaven as Malia opens her gifts. She loves books...and is quite the "reader". We left one of her favorite books from my home with you on our last visit to your grave. Please continue to watch over us from above, and know that we love you.

Fondly,
Sherri

Sherri A. Marzick
Mother-in-Law

December 23, 2005

Hey brother, I have to work all weekend but I wanted to say Merry Christmas. O and I are planning to get together at the OC on the 29th. That was the last OSU game and last time we spent together. If we only knew that would be the last time we ever spent, we could have made it more memorable. Not that it wasnt already, however you just dont know when you're saying good bye for the last time. Dawn and I are going to Tempe for the Fiesta Bowl. Throw a brotha' a little OSU victory love would ya'. Miss you!!

Ward
CPD

December 22, 2005

Dear Bryan,

Sherri A. Marzick
Mother-In-Law

December 22, 2005

Bryan-

As the holiday season approaches and the days til the anniversary of your heroic day, it becomes more and more sad. I think of your family and of how much you will be missed. How you will never see another Christmas with your wife and little daughter. I send my most deep and heart felt wishes that you are resting in peace and hope and pray that justice for the loss of your life will prevail. Thank you so much for being the hero you were, you saved my life and so many others that day! You are in my thoughts always!

Andrea

December 21, 2005

Bryan,
Well I just got done playing a couple games of John Madden 2006, and of course everytime I play I think about you and the conversation we had the night before you were taken from us. You were so excited when you found out that Tim Lewis and I were planning our second annual Madden tournament. I think we had it a couple weeks later, and dedicated it to you of course. That was our last conversation.

I was down at Grant Hospital ER the other night...and for 5 minutes I just stood in the lobby in a daze with all the horrible memories running through my mind.....and tears running down my face. This year has gone by so fast.

Well we are all starting to make our DC plans for May. I just made hotel reservations yesterday for the Pipe Band. I think we all will be able to go this year. Looks like we are staying at the same place w/ Donny and Andy. It's going to be a sad weekend, but I am very much looking forward to honoring you.

I saw Donny at 5 sub the other night and he is also trying to put something together for January 6th....so until then Bryan....You Shall Always be Honored and Never Forgotten Brother!

JP

Ofc. Jim Parsons
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

December 21, 2005

merry christmas gumper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Det. Dan Jones #2079 (Med.Ret.) 95th
CPD

December 19, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this holiday season. We visit Bryan's page often. We will continue to check on the progress of the trial for this heinous act.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
Sister and brother-in-law
Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

December 17, 2005

What is a policeman made of? He, of all men, the most needed and the most unwanted.

He's a strangely nameless creature who is "sir" to his face and "pig" behind his back.

He must be such a diplomat that he can settle differences between individuals so that each will think he won.

But............
If the policeman is neat, he's conceited; if he's careless, he's a bum. If he's pleasant, he's a flirt; if he's not, he's a grouch. He must make in an instant decisions which would require months for a lawyer .

If he hurries, he's careless; if he's deliberate, he's lazy.

He must be first to an accident and infallible with a diagnosis.
He must be able to start breathing, stop bleeding, tie splints, and dry tears. The police officer must know every gun, draw on the run and hit where it doesn't hurt.

He must be able to whip two men twice his size and half his age without damaging his uniform and without being "brutal."

If you hit him, he's a coward; if he hits you, he's a bully.

The policeman must, from a single hair, be able to describe the crime, the weapon and the criminal - and tell you where the crimial is hiding.
If he catches the criminal he is lucky; if he doesn't, he's a dunce.

The policeman must chase bum leads to a dead end, stake-out 10 nights to tag one witness who saw it happen but refuses to remember.

The policeman must be a minister, a social worker, a diplomat, a tough guy and a gentleman.

And of course he will have to be a genius.....For he'll have to feed a family on a policeman's salary. -UNK

Sleep well my brother for your shift is over. You are truly a hero in every sense and an inspiration to us all. Rest in Peace.

December 9, 2005