This annual scholarship was established in memory of Bryan Hood, a 23-year old man from Marlborough, Connecticut, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in October, 2006. In life, Bryan's strong character and contagious energy for living every day to its fullest left a lasting impact on all who knew him. In addition to his role as a skilled member of the Hartford Emergency Medicine community, Bryan was also a full-time college student with an innate understanding of medical science and criminal law. He had earned an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Manchester Community College, and was a full-time student at Central Connecticut State University at the time of his death, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology. Bryan's passion for the education, and his appreciation for the public university system is honored annually, as we award a $1000 scholarship to an applicant who embodies the spirit of community, strength of character, and energy for life that Bryan's memory so vividly represents.