Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother you have done you time on earth now go walk a beat in hevean Rest In peace

Cadet SGT Clint Ramsey
germantown Police Department

July 14, 2007

May God bless your family during this tough time. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother. Heroes live forever.

Officer M.D. Whitlock
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept., Charlotte, NC

July 13, 2007

It is at times like these that I am both ashamed as well as proud to live in Michigan. Ashamed because there are people here that would take the life of a young father, just because he was doing his job. Proud because there are young men like you who know that there are no promises, but hit the streets everyday, to protect and to serve. May your light shine forever.

Hilda Duell
(Citizen)

July 13, 2007

Bobby
Even though I never knew you I am tuely thankful for your 7 years of service to Grand Rapids. From all accounts you were an excellent officer, true friend and loving Father. May you rest in peace.
Bobby's Family
No words can heal the pain you are feeling at this time. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. May the Lord hold you in the palm if His hand to give the comfort you need and the strength to make it through another day

Glenn Tamminga - retired
Kent County Sheriff Dept

July 13, 2007

Thank you for your service to the citizens of Grand Rapids, my old home town. Your in a greater place!!!!

Officer Dean Hammond
Lexington Metro Police KY

July 13, 2007

This is the 5th letter i've written today to someones family i have never met.Never meeting officer Kominski.But knowing how much respect i have for someone who is willing to give thier life to help others.May he rest in peace.And may his Family forever be Proud.

FofFH

July 13, 2007

RIP my brother, brother in Christ, brother in blue.

Deputy Victor Vandertol
Mecosta County Sheriff's Office

July 13, 2007

To the family of Officer Kozminski. I am sorry for your loss. May the lord bless you and give you peace. MN cops are thinking of you!

Deputy
MN

July 13, 2007

I cried with your family and your comrades today Officer Kozminski. I watched your funeral on WOODTV8 and I cried. I asked God, "why"? so many times. The answer lies in faith. Only God knows why, and some day He will tell us why. We have to wait until our time, however. God is perfect and His plan is perfect, even though we may question it.

I have a much more profound respect for all police officers everywhere. I too, will continue to pray for your entire family, and for the brave men and women of the police force who go to their jobs daily, I will pray that God will keep them from harm. I hope to meet you some day, in Heaven. You truly are a hero and I salute you.

"I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint." Jeremiah 31:25.

Marti B., citizen of Grandville, MI

July 13, 2007

Peace to this Brave Warrior whom gave the life so others may live without being victims of such violence.
May his family find peace in knowing "Bobby" is now doing his remainder eternal tour of duty for our "Ultimate Commander and Chief."
My love to every family member and brother/sister in blue member of " Bobby"

Chaplain/Sgt. R.L.McCann Atlanta Police ret. 27 yrs.

Sgt. Rl.MCcann (ret.F.I.T. Commander)

July 13, 2007

I'm saddened by your lose. He died serving what he loved most, besides family. My prayers are with you and your family at this hard time. God be with you.

yolonda
brinks

July 13, 2007

To the Family of Officer Robert Kozminski,

May God bless you in this time of deepest sorrow. You are in my prayers.

The Mother of an Ottawa County Deputy

July 13, 2007

When I was called to the scene of my daughter's car accident, I was relieved she nor any others were injured. As a parent of a new driver of whom was clearly at fault, I was visibly nervous, angry, and disappointed. When I arrived at the scene, I was greeted by a very kind and empathetic officer, who told me he would not be ticketed my daughter, because she felt bad enough. He stayed there for awhile to write his report. He eventually walked back over to us and once again, offered some encouragement, not so much with a lot of talk, but just a show of concern which was very comforting and never forgotten. That Officer was Bob Kozminski. I told many of the kindness he showed. I remember thinking "what a nice young man and police officer."
I also remember noticing he had the most striking blue eyes and such a look of modesty and sincerity. When I saw the news showing the picture of officer Bob Kaminski, I was not certain if that was in fact him. I then saw a photo of his young daughter and he and I quickly realized it was the same young man who was there for my daughter and I.

My heart aches for his family and I cannot stop feeling like it is all so senseless. I want his family to know that even strangers who only met Officer Kozminski briefly were left with a very positive and permanent image of a wonderful young Man and Police Officer.

God Bless,

Monica A

Grand Rapids, MI Resident

July 13, 2007

I only had a chance to meet Officer Kozminski one time in my life. It was on the day that my husband of 26 years passed away at the wheel of the car. When I got to the scene of his death I was unaware that he had passed away. Officer Kozminski was there. When I heard the news Officer Kozminski was so very kind and gentle to me. He never knew how much it meant to me the way he drove my car home for me and the way his words of sympathy meant so much to me at the time. It is a time in my life I will never forget and Officer Kozminski is a person whom I crossed paths with who will always leave a lasting impression on me. I am saddened by the death of Officer Kozminski. He is and will always be a shining star of the Grand Rapids Police Force.

July 13, 2007

Thank you, Officer Kozminski, for your ultimate sacrifice while keeping our streets safe. You are a hero and will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.

Barb
citizan

July 13, 2007

Thank you for being such a great hero! We will miss you!

Tyler-age 9
Jenison, Mi

July 13, 2007

My condolences to the Kozminski Family and friends of Bobby. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and who now know of him. I thank Bobby for the sacrifices he has made to protect and serve. May he protect all of us who follow in his footsteps. God Bless!

Officaer Carmen Morales
Wyoming Police Department

July 13, 2007

The entire grand Rapids Police Department as well as the family of Officer Robert Kozminski. I applaud all the men and women of the Grand Rapids Police Department. You put your lives in harm's way everyday for the good of Michigan's citizens. Thank you so much for all you do.
Sincerely,
Chris Mc Evoy

Chris Mc Evoy

July 13, 2007

I have watched you mourn, and
I have mourned with you. I am not of your faith, but I do believe in God. I will pray for your family and friends in hopes that in some small way this might help you in this day of mourning. Robert was a hero and should never be forgotten. God bless you all.

yolonda brinks
a bus driver for allegan public

July 13, 2007

Second Timothy 4,7

"I have fought a good fight,I have finished my course,I have kept the faith."

You did Bobby,

See You on The other side brother

police officer J Little
Hazelwood Police Department

July 13, 2007

God was truly with with you and still is, You have shown honor and bravery that is truly admirable. Love and sympathy to your family, and all our prayers

Officer Christian Kloosterman TKPD

Patrolman
Kalamazoo Township

July 13, 2007

Ofc. Kozminski,
The local news is broadcasting your funeral. For the last hour I have watched police officers salute you. It is very overwhelming. I am sure your family is comforted by the outpouring of support at this time. You would be very proud of Grand Rapids as we are proud of you. Thank you for your service.

Citizen
Grand Rapids, MI

July 13, 2007

Thank you officer Kozminski for your service to the city of Grand Rapids. You will never be forgotten and will always be a hero to the citizens of Grand Rapids and every officer that will come after you.

rest in peace

police cadet

July 13, 2007

My prayers for strength and peace go out to Officer Kozminski's family and friends.

Thank God for the men and women who risk their lives day in and day out so that we may live and enjoy time with our family more peacefully in our neighborhoods. It is these men and women who are there when we are in desperate need for protection. It is these men and women who show up when we call 911. It is these men and women who are the REAL heroes in our world.

God's Blessing and protection to all who are still on their watch.

Kim Carson
Grand Rapids Citizen

July 13, 2007

As the wife of an officer, I have had many a sleepless night myself worrying if this could be the last time I will see my loving husband. I feel for your entire family having to go through the worst nightmare a family member of a police officer can realize. Each officer doing what it takes to protect us all and in doing so, putting themselves in potential danger each and every day--they are true guardian angels. Please accept our condolences for your tragic loss and know that our heartfelt wishes go out to you during this difficult time. May GOD give your family the strength to endure.

Christine Morris
Wife of SGT Doug Morris-City of Whitehall PD

July 13, 2007