Officer Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr
Robert Bryant Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Robert Bryant.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Our hearts are saddened to hear of the loss of 23 year old Phoenix Police Officer Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr. #10655, who passed away on July 29, 2020. Officer Bryant joined the Phoenix Police Department in 2017. Officer Bryant was also a U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant with the 850th Military Police Battalion of the Arizona National Guard. Officer Bryant was taking the test in preparation for the Basic Officer Leader Course with the Arizona National Guard on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, when he fell down during the run portion of the test at Tempe Town Lake and was taken to the hospital. He passed away the following day. #hero #ArizonaNationalGuard #RIP #CharleysHeroes #NeverForget
Half-Staff Notification
Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, July 31, 2020, to honor Arizona National Guard member and Phoenix Police Officer Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr., who died on Wednesday at a Tempe hospital following a training event.
Army 2nd Lieutenant Bryant was a traditional Guard member and assigned to the 850th Military Police Battalion of the Arizona National Guard located at Papago Park Military Reservation. He was commissioned through Arizona State University’s Reserve Officer Training Course in 2019. He was the recipient of the Minuteman Scholarship through the National Guard. Prior to commissioning, Bryant enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17 serving as a Military Police Officer.
As a civilian, Bryant was also a member of the Phoenix Police Department, where he served since 2017.
“Arizona is deeply saddened by the loss of Army 2nd Lieutenant Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr.,” said Governor Ducey. “Bryant made service his calling, as a citizen-soldier of the Arizona National Guard and Phoenix Police Officer. He carried out his duties with excellence and honor — a model of what it truly means to serve one’s country and communities. His tragic loss is felt by many throughout our state. My deepest condolences go out to Bryant’s family, loved ones, and all those who served alongside him. In honor of his life and service, I’ve ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr. He was an outstanding citizen who served his community as both a citizen-soldier in
@AZNationalGuard
& as an officer for
@PhoenixPolice
. He will be greatly missed.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr. He was an outstanding citizen who served his community as both a citizen-soldier in @AZNationalGuard & as an officer for @PhoenixPolice. He will be greatly missed. https://t.co/qDRwmjdL0I
— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) July 30, 2020
Saddened to hear about the passing of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr. He bravely served his community as a Phoenix police officer and a member of the National Guard, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Saddened to hear about the passing of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Robert Dwayne Bryant Jr. He bravely served his community as a Phoenix police officer and a member of the National Guard, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. https://t.co/QsteS6h8Zp
— Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (@RepDLesko) July 30, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.