Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy HERO...God speed.

Corporal K. McGee
Murphy Police Dept.,Tx

July 10, 2007

Koz,
My sympathy and prayers go out to those who
had the privilege of being close to you. You
were such a good guy and a great officer. I will
always remember you for your easy smile and sense of
humor. Your loss leaves a painful hole in the heart of
the GRPD and its citizens. You will be missed.
Rest in peace

Cindy Nowack, Dispatch
GRPD

July 10, 2007

Your death is not in vain.... rest in peace. Your service will never be forgotten. You have many who love and adore you, you will never be forgotten.

citizen
fiance of a fallen officer

July 10, 2007

John 5:13.."Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Rest in peace sir. West Michigan is in your debt.

Officers and families
Lake Odessa Police Dept.

July 10, 2007

As the daughter of a 39 year veteran of the police force, the news your family received during the middle of the night last weekend was the same news that I feared my entire life. Although I know my dad is doing a job he loves, I am well aware of the danger he walks into every time he puts that uniform on...and I could not be prouder! I heard the breaking news report during the night Saturday when I turned on the TV because I was finding it difficult to sleep. As I heard that a GRPD officer had been shot, that was all the news that was available at the time. I immediately knew that God had woken me up, urging me to begin praying. I fell back to sleep with concern in my heart and constant prayer on my lips. I was heartbroken to awaken Sunday morning to the news that Officer Kozminski had not survived this brutal ambush...and my prayers continued in earnest for his family and friends. There are no words appropriate to express my sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing that your beloved officer is truly a hero in every sense of the word. I continue to pray that God will surround you with His peace and comfort.

"Blessed are those who mourn...for they shall be comforted."

Kelly Ellis

July 10, 2007

May you continue your duty guarding the gates of heaven. Your service will not be forgotten nor will your families dedication to your service in the law enforcement field. May you rest in peace brother.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

July 10, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." - Matthew 5:9

RIP Brother

Patrolman William Mays Jr. #428
Youngstown State University Police Department

July 10, 2007

God bless the family and friends of this officer. May you find peace.

Civilian
NW Ohio

July 10, 2007

damn you were so young! thank you for making a difference in this world becasue without people like you there wouldn't be a world. god bless you you're in a better place now.....! R.I.P Robert (Bobby) Kozminsk...!

It hurts me to see all these officers who die and have family and kids (tears)!

it's not how you died its how you made a difference !!!!!

latina

latina

July 10, 2007

i used to live in that neighborhood and when i would see him walking down the street, i knew the streets was safe with him. And I bless his family and his little girl. May God Bless Him And Keep Him.

kate
citizen

July 10, 2007

Thank you Bobby for protecting your Community until the end. You will be missed and thought of daily by Friends, Family and Brothers in blue.We now know your watching over us and protecting us on and off duty. You did your Family proud,Rest in Peace Bro.

Res. Sgt.
Downriver,Mich.

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your service to make others safe. It takes a special person to do what you did. I pray for your young daughter - that she will always know what a hero you are. I pray for your parents and siblings and for your family at Grand Rapids Police Dept - especially those who responded to your aide and dispatchers working that night. I hope your memory lives on forever. Rest in peace Officer Kozminski.

Tania Schneider
Toledo Police Dispatcher

July 10, 2007

There are moments in time where your mind races with a billion thoughts but at such times, it seems as though you cannot even capture the tail-end one.

RIP my Brother

Patrol
Adrian PD

July 10, 2007

My prayers are with your family and I start to say co-workers but they were your family too. May you rest in peace. You were taken from them too early but your a true hero. May God comfort and protect your loved ones. May you all find peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

Amanda Burgess/Lt. C/O
Jackson County Correctional Facility

July 10, 2007

Koz,
We will miss your smiling face and sense of humor. I am honored to have known you, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. I will forever feel empty getting dressed for work when I see your locker. Rest in peace my brother, we will carry on the job you started. Watch over us from above, for someday, we will see each other again.
Your brother in blue,
Lubbs

Ofc. Dan Lubbers
GRPD

July 10, 2007

Your life was full and had so much meaning,
you never dwelled on the chance of leaving.
Facing each day with a possible threat,
and not one moment lived with a regret.

So many people see but don't understand,
that we protect and serve in a not so perfect land.
There wasn't time for you to say good-bye,
but I can hear you clearly saying -- 'Please don't cry'.

Your life has been rich and sweet,
you'll be missed by your brothers and sisters on the street.
You don't have to face another hassle,
now you can go live in your own little castle.

Getting your wings up in the sky,
where one day you'll teach us all to fly.
UNKNOWN AUTHOR
MAY GOD GIVE THE KOZMINSKI FAMILY PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME!

OFFICER KRITZMAN
GRCC PD

July 10, 2007

Remembering the days that we put a thousand miles on our bikes in one summer riding everywhere, playing basketball, swimming at the neighbors, and playing video games. I remember it like it was yesterday and I'll never forget it. You will never be forgotten dude! Our whole family was shaken and very sick to hear about the news. We honor you Koz! GOD has a special plan your and your daughter.

Brian DeSmit
GO BLUE!!

Brian DeSmit
Childhood Neighbor/Friend

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten! Aloha.

Sergeant
Honolulu, Hawaii

July 10, 2007

Our toughts and prayers are with Officer Kominski, his family and fellow GR Officers. Rest in Peace our brother.

Cpl. Dayle Greening
SHepherd Police Dept and Reserve Unit Shepherd, MI

July 10, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND GRAND RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE OFFICER ROBERT (BOBBY) KOZMINSKI. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER ROBERT (BOBBY) KOZMINSKI YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

July 10, 2007

I cant tell you how many calls I responded to , exactly like this one. I am so sorry, my family and I will never forget you.

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County Police retired

July 10, 2007

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten.

Corporal Michael Dube
Mishawaka Police Department

July 10, 2007

Officer Kozminski:

You gave your life so that others
might live in peace and safety.

You left family and friends behind as
you answered the call of duty.

You are a true hero who will never be forgotten.

We will always remember you, Officer Kozminski, and we will always be grateful.

Betty LaBrecque
Ottawa County Sheriff's Department

July 10, 2007

To the Immediate family and to the Police family in Grand Rapids, we grieve with you in the terrible loss that has come upon you. Bobby will forever be a hero and we will never forget. God be with you as you are forever in our prayers.

Investigator C.A. Moore
Norfolk Police Department

July 10, 2007

To the Kozminski family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. God Bless you Officer Robert Kozminski! You will never be forgotten.

Ron and Sherry Klein & family
Lake Odessa, MI.

Officer Ron Klein (Retired)
Ionia Department of Public Safety

July 10, 2007