Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Kozminski Did his job Well so do the other officers IHave had the pleaser of Known officer Kominski He,s Been At Apt building where i Live he responded 2or 3 timesor more wheni called on others or if some one was trying to get in when they did not live here he loved his j

Roy Allen
Just a Citizen

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski and others of the GRPD. Thank you so much for your willingness to put yourselves in harms way to protect our families and community. My family will be lifting your name in prayer as we reflect upon this painful loss to our community.

Dan T.
Citizen, City of Grand Rapids

July 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kozminski's family and also to all his fellow Officers at GRPD. This has made today's tour of duty very difficult. I will go home tonight and hug my kids and be thinking of the Kozminski family. God bless and once again Kozminski family we are so sorry for your loss.

Officer Michael & Jenn Kalbfleisch
Kentwood PD

July 8, 2007

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

Dep Paul Sperandeo, Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs OFfice, Gretna Police Dpt, La

July 8, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Robert Kozminski as well as to the Grand Rapids Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Kozminski, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 8, 2007

Im sorry for the loss of Officer Kozminski,
My thoughts and prays are with his family
and his co-workers. Thank-you Officer Kozminski
for doing a dangerous job to protect the citizens
of Grand Rapids. You will always be remembered

Lt Scott Vaughan

Lt Scott Vaughan
Grattan Twp Fire Dept

July 8, 2007

My condolences go out to the Kozminski family. It is sad that people who put their lives on the line every day can be killed by such a cowardly person as he lies in wait to snipe someone who is there to help that very person's family.

I did not know Officer Kozminski, but by the sounds of it he was doing what we all do every day. None of us know when these situations are going to happen, which makes it even more sad when they do. Robert Kozminski can now protect his fellow officers from above.

As an officer who is 29 years old and has just short of seven years, this hits home for me and makes me renew my vigilance to make sure the officers I work with are all kept safe.

Again, God Bless Officer Kozminski, his daughter, his family, the GRPD and every other officer on such a sad day.

Trooper Michael Behrendt
Michigan State Police--Hastings Post

July 8, 2007

With heartfelt sympathy for the loss of GRPD Officer Robert Kozminski. It was very difficult hearing of a GRPD officer's death this morning and a flashback of the killing of GRPD Officer joseph Taylor's killing in the mid 1980's. That day is still a vivid part of my memory, since as a street supervisor that was my husband's (Sgt. Raymond Edwards) area and call. As a mom of a current GRPD officer (Robert Mercier), his safety concern is always on my mind. For the family and friends of GRPD Officer Robert Kozminski and the extended family fo the Thin Blue Line, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you always.
Andrea and Raymon Edwards (GRPD Sgt. retired)

Wife of retired GRPD Sgt Raymond W. Edwards

July 8, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother. God bless you and your family. Thank you for your bravery. You are a hero. Altough I did not know you, I have a deep respect for you and the sacrifice you have given.

Deputy Joseph Coleman
Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office/Former GRPD Officer

July 8, 2007

The GRPD watches our backs on a regular basis. You are our brothers and sisters and we mourn with you, as your loss is also our loss. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the "other guys" in blue.

Battalion Chief Brian Goss
Grand Rapids Fire Department

July 8, 2007

Our family's thoughts and prayers extend to the Kozminski family. Although we did not personally know him, we are all one family in the law enforcement community and know all too well what your friends and family are going through. Robert made the ultimate sacrifice for his community and will never be forgotten.Members of the GRPD stay strong and know your brothers and sisters in blue are with you at this time of overwhelming grief.

Detective Barb Walters
Battle Creek City Department

July 8, 2007

Our prayers are with the Grand Rapids Police Dept, and family of Officer Kozminski. We can't thank these officers enough for the daily sacrifice that they so willingly accept. Officer Kozminski's sacrifice will always be remembered and his reward will not be on earth but in heaven.
God bless these heroes that keep our streets safe!

Sue Triquet-VandenBrink
Wife of Officer

July 8, 2007

My heart is heavy today as we lose another one of this countries finest. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kozminski's family, friends and co-workers.

Virginia Marzean, Admin.
Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, SC

July 8, 2007

No greater love can be shown than to lay down one's life for a friend... Thank you, Officer Kozminski, for a gift of service and sacrifice that cannot be measured... only appreciated and acknowledged.

Officer, Chaplain Rev Dan Anderson
Spring Lake-Ferrysburg, MI PD

July 8, 2007

I have had the ability to talk with Ofc Kozminski as I prepare for graduation from GVSU as a Criminal Justice major. I want to thank him, though late, for his advice and educating abilities! My prayers are with the family! Thank you again, and God Bless you!

Ed Schneider
American Medical Response of West Michigan

July 8, 2007

The City of Grand Rapids, the State of Michigan, and all of Law Enforcement weeps this day. God Bless you and keep you. Strength to your family.

Patrolman Wesley D. McGhee
Schenectady Police Department

July 8, 2007

I am a close neighbor of Bob's. Bob was out in the lawn all the time playing with his daughter. He loved to talk about sports, and work. He will be missed in the neighborhood.

Mike
Neighbor

July 8, 2007

May God be with you. You can overlook your fellow officers and keep them safe. Our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace. Sally

Sally
Citzen of Grand Rapids

July 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your daughter. Koz, rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten, and God Bless you.

Ofc. N. Gomez
Grand Rapids Police - Friend

July 8, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family and your brother's and sisters within the GRPD and all of the law enforcement community. God Bless you.

J. Taylor
Holland Police Department Reserve Division

J. Taylor
Reserve Officer Holland MI Police Department

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God comfort your family and friends in their time of grief.

Deputy Phillip Hesche
Ionia County Sheriff

July 8, 2007

Our worst nightmare was realized last night. May God be with you in Heaven and your family left behind. My deepest sympathies.

Arlene McKinney
AMR of West Michigan

July 8, 2007

I never knew officer Robert Kozminski personaly but I would like to just send out my thoughts and prayers to this officers and family and friends and his fellow officers of the Grand Rapids police dept. I bet anything he was a outstanding husband,father,brother,son and uncle he will be sadly missed..

It isnt how they served it is how they lived there life....

Kristin LeCureux
just a member of the Grand Rapids Area

July 8, 2007

Your family is in our prayers Thank you for your service. God Bless

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

CPL Deppe
RiverTown Mall Public Safety

July 8, 2007

We at the Lincoln Ave. Baptist Church have a special place in our hearts for our civil servants. We pray that God will help you all in your hours of grief and pain.

God is with you!!
He is a very present help in our times of need.
With Deep Sadness and Heart-felt prayers,

Dr. Darren Tharp
Pastor in Ionia

July 8, 2007