Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's hard to believe it's been six months since we lost you. We miss you and will never forget your sacrafice. Thank you Koz

Sgt
GRPD

January 8, 2008

Bob's Family, Friends and Co-workers,

It will take YEARS to finally come to terms with this. God Bless you all, know that Bob is looking down on you and smiling, while saying that he is OK.

One day at a time

MSP Brothers and Sisters

January 4, 2008

I will be riding in this years Police Unity Tour in Honor of our fallen Brother.

Senior Officer Dennis Mizelle
Williamsburg Police Dept

January 2, 2008

Koz- Keep watch over everyone this coming year. Keep them all as safe as you can. Missing you everytime I see one of the boys come in for coffee. :)

January 1, 2008

Hi Bob! Happy New Year, buddy. I can't wait for the day we are together again. love you always.

December 31, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR BOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!! S.A.D.

December 30, 2007

Bobby,

I had the opportunity to meet your girlfriend Mandie this past summer. Even through her grief she was able to be supportive to so many others who'd lost their loves in the line of duty. She's such a beautiful girl. It's easy to see why you loved her. Know that even though your life has ended, the love you two shared will live on.

Bobby, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Big Hugs,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 30, 2007

To the family and friends of Koz as you all refer to him i know this holiday season has been difficult for all of you just wanted you to know that your still in my thoughts and prayers! To Koz i often times wonder if you have met my friend Keith in heaven and i like to believe you have! He's a huge Michigan Fan also! It brings some comfort to think that he has found a friend like you in heaven after reading your reflections!

Civilian Dispatcher
Toledo PD

December 28, 2007

Merry Christmas Koz. We love and miss you.

Grand Rapids PD

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas

December 23, 2007

The Inkster Police Department will be honnoring Officer Kozminski on May 2, 2008 @ 11:00am in front of the Inkster Police Department.

All of the Kozminski family and the Officers of the Grand Rapids Police Department are invited to attend.

Any questions call or email me.

May Officer Kozminski always be remembered and never forgotten.

Anthony Abdallah
Inkster Police Deaprtment

December 23, 2007

hi Bob! UM got a new football coach...I have a feeling you already know. just wanted to say hi and tell you we still think about you every minute of the day.

December 22, 2007

Peace be with you and your family during this holiday season.

MDOC

December 19, 2007

I found this excert from a book and it brought back so many memories, as well as answers to questions that people ask. Koz, You will never be forgotten. Miss you and thank you for saving us, even if no one asked you to.

Love, Edward
One day many moons ago I was giving a presentation to a group of kindergartners. I sat on the floor with them and we talked of bad guys and si-REEN cars! Many wanted to know if I ever shot anyone and if I had ever been shot. As we all sat in a half circle on the floor, my eyes kept coming back to one little boy in the back row. He was very quiet, yet intensely staring at something on my shirt. I couldn't help worrying if I had dribbled some coffee on the spot he was fixed on, or if some other goober was besmirching my clean and snappy uniform.
With children this young, teachers will tell you "questions" tend to become "stories" and presenters can quickly lose control of everything. They will be deluged with, "One time there was this guy…." stories, fresh from the vivid imaginations of their open and curious five-year-old minds. As a veteran of losing such control, my schoolteacher bride has since taught me well, but there is one situation that comes up for which a ready answer does not exist.
"I have time for one more question," I said, looking directly at the quiet, young man, hoping to solve the mystery of my shirt. Without a word, this young man stood up, walked around the group until he stood next to me. Then, with an innocent hand he simply reached out and touched the telltale slight bulge in my shirt, where my ballistic vest pushed out my shirt.
"What's that?" He asked, sitting back down right next to me. The name on his shirt said, "Edward."
"Well…” I thought hard how to answer Edward, but in the end I just did what I always end up doing with children. I simply told the truth. "That, is a bullet-proof vest. Police officers wear them in case a bad guy tries to hurt us. It catches the bullets we can't duck."
"What if he shoots you in the head?" His blunt, straightforward retort and direct eye contact completely disarmed me. He wanted an answer, and he wanted it right now. The classroom fell silent.
"Well…” I stammered for an answer the kids could understand, but again, as I sat there surrounded by these bright and supportive little people, I simply and quietly, explained the reality.
"Well Edward, police officers are very special and brave people. They know when they choose this life they will make a very special promise to protect all of you no matter what. They will run into a house of fire and will jump into a raging river to save your life, because to a police officer, your life is more important and precious than their own. If you are in trouble and need their help, police officers will stop everything they are doing and run as fast as they can to fight for you. And, if they have to, to die for you. And so, Edward, I would probably get to go to Heaven, because God loves police officers who protect little boys and girls."
Three days later, in my mail, I received a package of nine, hand made crayon colored thank you cards, the words obviously dictated to and written by their teacher. One of them said, "Thank you for protecting us. And for wearing your bulletproof vest. And watch out for bad guys."
It was signed, “Love, Edward."

From "Cops and Kids" by Jim Geeting
used with permission from Dep. Geeting

Kay
Saint Mary's hospital

December 10, 2007

Everyday I put on my uniform and look at the picture of Koz I have in my locker. Not a day goes by that I don't think about the sacrifice Koz made.

All though others outside of Law enforcement have forgot about what happened to Koz, I know that his brothers and sisters that wear the badge will never forget.

You do live on Koz! Rest in peace brother and Merry Christmas. We all miss you.

Officer GRPD

December 5, 2007

I saw your dear daughter at the work Christmas Party today and I also hugged your mom. You live on!

Jitters

Jitters
GRPD

December 2, 2007

Officer from Kentwood, I couldn't have said it better. God bless you!

December 1, 2007

I saw your parents and family a few wekks ago at GRCC where they named a scholarship fund after you. Your sister had made the comment that your Dad was afraid that people would forget you and that was one of the reasons for the scholarship. I wanted them to know that not a single day goes by that we don't think about your son! He will never be forgotten and I know I speak for the whole law enforcement family.

Officer M
Kentwood

November 30, 2007

I hear stories of how well you did your job. People tell me stories about you. I wish I was able to know you better.

November 28, 2007

We all miss you but know you are in a better place and watching over us with the Lord. I love you Bob.

November 28, 2007

Spoczywaj w Spokoju

November 27, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Koz!!!!

Thinking of you and missing you everyday!!!!

Officer GRPD

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Koz!

We miss you here and think of you daily! We give thanks for your sacrifice and know that you are in a great place! Blessings to your family this holiday season!

November 22, 2007

Bob,

We love you and keep you in our hearts and prayers.

November 20, 2007

I'm sorry I couldn't have been there for you when you needed me most, I'm sorry that I haven't been home to say good bye. This darn war is keeping me here, but I'll pray now and be with you next July. Till then, rest in peace.

Adam
KCSD /US Army MP

November 18, 2007