Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bob,

UM got beat today in the season opener; not the way to start the season. i miss talking football with you and i bet it would have been pretty colorful today.

we love and miss you. we pray and think of you every day.

we love you buddy.

September 1, 2007

High school football started this past week. I know how much you loved to go see games. Everyone still continues to honor you. You will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and your family.

Rest in peace my brother in blue!!!!

Continue to watch over us and keep us safe.

Officer
GRPD

August 29, 2007

Drogi Robercie !!

Przypadkowo , oglądając zdjęcia policyjnego Jaguara na stronie militaryphotos.net dowiedziałem się o Twojej śmierci . Nie znałem Ciebie , ale po nazwisku zorientowałem się , iż w Twoich żyłach płynęła polska krew. Krew Polaka , który poświęcił swoje życie dbając o bezpieczeństwo innych ludzi.

Cześć Twojej pamięci drogi Rodaku.

Robert from Poland

August 23, 2007

You will never be forgotten in Grand Rapids.
I did not personally know you, but I continue to remember you, your sacrifice, and your loving, grieving family every day.

Karen P.
A grateful Grand Rapids citizen.

August 22, 2007

Koz,

Saw your daughter and Mom and Dad Saturday night at the hall for the benefit. Kailey is such a wonderful little girl. She'll always be watched over by all of your family and brothers here. We think about you everyday. We all really miss you brother. Keep an eye out. Go Blue...

Officer
GRPD

August 22, 2007

I've laughed and cried a little each shift since the night you left us when I think about you. This Sunday was one of those days where we would have been car to car for a little bit talking football & typing back and forth about baseball.

Its not the same out there with you and the team is changing but you are not forgotten brother. I saw your daughter on Saturday and she is such a wonderful little girl.

She told me she still sees her daddy in her dreams, so I know you are looking over us all.

Officer N5
GRPD

August 20, 2007

Koz-
Last week I attended the National FOP Conference in Louisville, KY, where opening ceremonies began with a memorial service to honor you and the other officers from across the country who have fallen while serving their communities so honorably. In a room with over 3,500 police officers, we all felt the loss of so many great heroes. Police memorial services are always difficult, but this one was especially hard having lost you so recently. I was once again very humbled by the outpouring of support from the law enforcement family throughout the world.

It was my honor to make a donation in your name to the 2008 National Peace Officer Memorial Service in DC where you will be honored for the first time on behalf of the members of FOP lodges #97(Grand Rapids)and #134(South Kent). God bless you my brother and rest in peace. You are not and never will be forgotten.

detective
Grand Rapids Police Department

August 20, 2007

Michigan came out ranked #5 in the nation. I know you would have liked that. We miss you brother and continue to carry on your watch.

Gone, but never forgotten. Think about you everyday Koz!

GRPD Officer

Officer

August 19, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
you’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, thank you for your service and dedication to the law enforcement field, its men and women like you that make everyday a better plac to live.

911 Dispatcher
Franklin Park Illinois

August 18, 2007

think of you every day...

August 15, 2007

Koz-
It seems like it's been so long since you left us. Yet it's only been a month. It's still hard not seeing you around here. Keep watching over everyone still here. Miss you.

August 12, 2007

Thank you Bobby for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Kent County Sheriff Department

August 11, 2007

In these hard moments following a tragedy you think, reflect and look back....would I do the same thing if brotten upon me. Bobby, if you looked back and reflected, I would say you wouldn't change what had happened to save the lives you did. We, as brothers in blue, would not change it either if we had the chance.

It's so hard to think that the job we do here on earth can be taken away so quickley, but in actuality God needs you to serve as a civil servant in heaven. All brothers in blue here on earth will be called upon, like you, to serve in heaven. Some will die of natural causes or taken so quickley like you, but remember will always will work together.......

God speed...and I will meet you soon enough.

Officer Matthew George
Long Beach Police Department, CA

Officer Matthew George
Long Beach Police Department, CA

August 11, 2007

It has been a month since you were taken from us. I still can't believe that your gone. Football season is just around the corner and I will miss talking to you about all the games from high school to the pro's. I continue to honor you and not a day goes by that I don't think about you or your family. I especially hold a speacial place in my heart for your daughter, Kailey. My daughter is the same age and I see her everyday and it breaks my heart that your not here for your daughter.

We love you Koz and thank you for everything. I will never forget you, and neither will anyone else.

Officer
GRPD

August 10, 2007

Bob,
I just want you to know that I'm very thankful that I had the time to chat with you about many things.. You are very much loved and missed here. I can't believe that its been a month. I go out and see you everyday that I can and I bring your balloonies. I'm working on some memories that the team has shared with me as a reminder of how much you are loved and missed. I feel for your family, your baby girl ( shes only 2 months younger than my youngest), Mandie, the Team, and everyone else that had the pleasure of meeting you. Just keep your eyes on us. Keep us safe from above.

Love

Sobie....

Sobie (Soie)
Taz's Girlfriend

August 9, 2007

Bob,
I cried today when I watched a tribute to you. I will never forget you dear friend and will carry on each shift with veracity in your honor.
Jitters
Badge #158-GRPD

Jitters

August 9, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 9, 2007

Koz-

Its now been a month since you were taken from this earth so tragically. We continue to honor you at GRPD every day with the t-shirts, bracelets, and stickers and yet it still doesn't feel like enough. Perhaps it never will. We know you are still here with us and that you watch over us every day as we continue to do the job that I've learned you loved so much.

I continue to pray for your family, close friends, and North Team 5 every day. As I told you when I visited your gravesite, even though I did not know you well, what I learned about you in the days following your death was that you were such a great all-around person. I am sad to say that like so many others, I only knew you as a fellow officer. The few times I did talk to you will never be forgotten.

For your family, please know that as time passes and the media coverage has stopped, the GRPD family continues to honor Bobby in so many ways, as a whole and individually. We are so grateful that we were able to share the memories we had with him and I am truly honored to say that I wear the same badge he did.

God bless you my brother and may you rest in peace.

detective
Grand Rapids Police Department

August 8, 2007

Although it's been a month Koz it seems like just yesterday we were hearing you on the air. We miss you and will never forget!

Chim

August 8, 2007

It is so sad to be struck down in this manner. He had a good life here on earth.

Let this remind all to live each day to the fullest and to LOVE your family as if there is no tomorrow.

Janice Smith / Brocke

friend

August 4, 2007

Bob,

It's Saturday August 4th, Missy's in town from South Carolina and your supposed to be going out with us tonite. My heart is filled with so much pain that you can't be. God we miss you!! Mandie has moved in with me, Tom, Nick and Mike and were taking good care of her for you, just like I know you would want us to. We love you Bob, and will always keep you in our minds and hearts.

Tracie
Sister of Bob's girlfriend Mandie

August 4, 2007

Thank you for your service. You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 3, 2007

Continued thoughts and prayers sent from our police family to yours. I remember the very first time I heard one of the guys laugh after we lost Mark. Bittersweet describes it best. That sound somehow lifted our hearts allowing our healing process to begin. It is my hope that a touch of laughter has returned to the halls of your department. I'm certain Bobby would have wanted it that way.

If you find that you need anything at all, we are a mere phone call away...

Dispatcher, Sterling Heights PD
In Memory of Mark Sawyers EOW 6-5-04

August 3, 2007

Dear Uncle Bobby we miss you so much and love you to death you will always be in our hearts you are a hero a brave hero, you were a great uncle and still are, we will miss you very much but we will see you again someday we bet you are a great hero and Police Man in Heaven!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
Love,
Keetie(Mikaela)& Olivia

mikaela and olivia
nieces

August 2, 2007

May god be with you, your family and co workers. God sped and rest in Peace.

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD

August 1, 2007