Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The cops here in Washington heard about Bryan's tragic death because we heard the coward had fled Ohio and came to our town to be with his girlfriend. You should know that all of us--all our officers--searched feverishly for the coward. Knowing nothing about Bryan, all we knew is he shot one of our own, and nothing else mattered. Now that the coward is caught he will have his justice, and Bryan will have his peace, and the rest of us can take the time now to learn more about Bryan's life and service.

The police family extends around the globe. That's why the cowards have nowhere to run to. And that's why you'll have the support of our family--your family--no matter where you are.

Sgt. Steven Gauck
Metropolitan Police - Washington, DC

January 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother. May God be with your Family and help ease their pain and suffering.

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

January 9, 2005

Officer Hurst, Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. P. Sperandeo, Officer A. Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La.

January 9, 2005

Bryan. Without question, you fought the warrior's battle. You will forever stand as an example of "to serve and protect", staples of the profession we have chosen. I can still hear you at roll call: "Good lookin' out." Brother, that is exactly what you did in service, and in life.

We will carry you and your family forward in your honor. Taps will sound, but you will never be forgotten. You will never walk alone.

Officer Michael B. Smith
Columbus Division of Police

January 9, 2005

God bless you and your family.You saved many more lives that day other than people inside that bank.You are the reason this coward was caught,"his day is coming".... you are a true hero.

Officer C. Bardwell
Grand Prairie Police Department

January 9, 2005

Ofc. Hurst you are a true hero to all of us. May God bless you, your family and the Columbus Police Dept. We will never forget!!

Ptl.Terry Viel
Hamilton Twp PD, Ohio

January 9, 2005

Rest in peace, brother. You are a true hero and will always be remembered for the valient life you led both on and off the job. My condolences go out to your family, friends, and coworkers.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

January 9, 2005

How sad it is to hear of another brother so violently taken away in the blink of an eye. It is an unspeakable injustice that one man providing for his family met such an untimely end. We shed our tears for Officer Hurst, and mourn for his wife and baby. Please rest assured that all of his fellow officers-including those he may have never known- are mourning with you and will give our support the best way we can. We will honor his memory and continue on in our profession bravely, with Officer Hurst in our hearts.

Sgt. Traci Carr
Warren County Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2005

I am honored by the sacrifice of our brother. He gave his life serving something greater than himself. As do all of us who serve. There is no greater honor than that sacrifice. You go with God Officer Hurst, go rest high on that mountain your work on earth is done. I will pray for your Wife and child, and for your family. I will make this promise to you, I will not hide from my duties, I will motivate my Officers, I will train my Officers, we will not forget your sacrifice and WE WILL HOLD THE LINE. God Bless you Bryan.

Sgt. David Williamson
London Oh Police Dept

January 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Hurst family. My only hope is that Bryan's Department and friends stay close and help his family in this time of need. I lost my son who left 4 children behind, the youngest was also 6 months old. It is very hard, but the Blue Family will help keep her Daddy's memory alive just as they will Bryan's. God help you through this very hard and difficult time.

Robert Gordon, father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief Robert Gordon
Riverside PD, IL

January 9, 2005

My sincere condolences on the loss of this brave man. We at the Marion Police Department mourn with you in this troubling time. Having just suffered the loss of a friend and comrade ourselves, we know what you are going through. God bless you Officer Hurst, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Know that your family has a brotherhood that they can lean on in this time of need.

Lt. Matt Bayles
Marion PD

January 9, 2005

As an officer and mother, my thoughts, prayers and sympathies are extended to the wife and fellow officers of Officer Bryan Hurst.

Detective Elizabeth A. Blair
Peoria Police Dept, Peoria, IL

January 9, 2005

God speed warrior your shield will shine forever. Rest now we'll take it from here. Sincerely Ofc Ryan Leach.

Officer Ryan Leach
Grand Blanc Township

January 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers to the family, department and community

MPO
Newport News, Va Police

January 9, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Bryan Hurst. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, fellow brother as we have assumed the watch. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Officer K. Swaney
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

January 9, 2005

To the family of Officer Hurst - You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your tragic and untimely loss. God bless you.

Police Chaplain Mary Kay Balchunas
New Berlin, WI
Mother of Special Agent Jay Balchunas (EOW 11/5/04)

January 9, 2005

Thank you for your years of service, you are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

January 9, 2005

Officer Hurst may God bless, comfort and care for your wife and young daughter at this time and in the time to come. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and served your country well in an effort to provide safety and justice for all. Thank you for your dedication. You will not be forgotten.

Cpl. James S. Campbell
Brentwood Tn Police Dept

January 9, 2005

I was so sorry to hear of this unbelievable tragedy. God Bless all of Officer Hurst's family, friends, and co-workers. Officer Hurst, thank you for your years of courageous service. Now, rest in peace.

Nicole Tieche
Canfield, OH

January 9, 2005

It is unbelievable the unfortunate events that have plagued our city. I hardly can stand the thought of going to another memorial service, where a soldier, a hero, a new father's life was cut short so untimely.

I wonder why these events happen, for what reason does life cheat us by taking loved ones away from us so swiftly and with no fault of their own.

I only pray that God has the answer for me in his infinite wisdom.

Bryan, you know how hard this job is at times. I respect your dedication, motivation and perserverance. I will never forget these events throughout my life.

I pray that you and Melissa will watch out for your fellow brothers and sisters in blue down here. Lead us in the right direction and help us keep our spirits high in such tragic times.

We will miss you, but you will never be forgotten. Your family will always be taken care of.

God Bless you and your family. My BROTHER IN BLUE.

Officer Amy Cole
Columbus Police Department

January 9, 2005

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS A BROTHER. YOUR JOB IS COMPLETED HERE IT'S OUR TURN TO STEP UP. OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST NEEDED ANOTHER BRAVE SOUL IN HEAVEN. THE FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

SGT. CHARLES ROSS
BAKER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

January 9, 2005

Having survived the senseless death of our associate pastor and Oklahoma Highway Patrolman, Nik Green, our church family has seen first hand how God has turned trajedy into triumph. My words will never replace Officer Hurst but in the past year that Nik has been gone, I made the effort to concentrate on what has not been taken from me. It has not been easy but the Lord has shown all of us that we will be blessed as we mourn (Matt ch.5 v.4). This will be our church prayer, that your loss will be comforted in such a magnificent and glorious way, there will be no question as to Who took your pain away. Our prayers go out to you and your extended family. Thank you Mr. Hurst for your attention to our life.

Marty Markve
Devol First Baptist Church,OK

January 9, 2005

Officer Hurst....your bravery on this day may very well have saved the lives of many.....I sincerely hope this thought brings some measure of pride and comfort to those who loved you. May your daughter grow up proud of who you were and what you stood for, for you are a hero......God's speed, Sir....

wife of a Sgt

January 9, 2005

My God be with your family during this very difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers. Your heroic act saved the lives of many others in that bank on Thursday. Your a true hero. Rest in peace my fellow brother, rest in peace.

Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service

January 9, 2005

Godspeed my brother !!

Dave Genton

January 8, 2005