Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your sacrifice is not forgotten...we'll take over your watch now. Rest easy young man. We will pray for your family as well.

Officer J Anderson
Lexington Police Department

July 10, 2007

We are praying for the family and all police officers as they try to deal with this senseless, tragic loss.
We want all our fine officers to know we support them!
We have been privileged to see Bobby grow up and become such a fine man.
There are no words to comfort Maria, Dick, Kristen, Danny, Amy,David,Nicole, Andy and their spouses and children we are thinking of them at this time.
Bobby is a hero having given his life for others. We will feel his loss deeply!

Friends of the family

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your dedication and service. My prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of need. God Bless.

Detective Mason Klein
Grand Rapids Police Department

Detective Mason Klein
Grand Rapids Police Department

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your dedication Bobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Craig Gardiner
Allegan Co. Sheriff Dept.

July 10, 2007

"The wicked flee if no man pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion" -The National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial

I'm so sorry Bobby's name will be added to the walls of this national memorial, but I am thankful there is such a wonderful place for his name to be recorded, and him to be remembered. I was proud to serve in the same city; may his memory live forever.

Pat Locke, Federal Agent
US Postal Inspection Service, Grand Rapids MI

July 10, 2007

Such a fine young man taken in the prime of his life.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers and friends of this young Officer, taken from us way to soon.

May God lay His healing hands upon those who need His comfort.

Rest in Peace Officer Kozminski. Thank you for your service to mankind.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 10, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

July 10, 2007

Rest in Peace.

Thomas C Schooley, Trooper (Retired )
Alaska State Troopers, GRPD 1962 ~ 1977

July 10, 2007

May God Be With The Entire Family In Your Time Of Grief....
Look To The Hills And Know That Is Where Your Help And Strength Comes From....... Thank You Bobby For You Service
You Are Now Safe In God's Loving Arms

Dorothe Rhodes
Citizen

July 10, 2007

rest in peace,god be with you and your family.

robert ashley
citizen

July 10, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family. Last year we lost a dear friend, Jason Makowski, of the Dearborn Heights police department. These men and women put their lives on the line for us every day . It is appreciated by many of us, but they are not often told.
DAC.

July 10, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to your family and agency. Your beat is now as their guardian angel, brother in blue.

Dispatcher/CISM Team Member
Orange Co. Sheriff's Ofc, FL

July 10, 2007

HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH A NEW PARTNER TO HELP HIM ON,
UP BEFORE THE FIRST LIGHT OF MORNING,
WITH A SAD SMILE GREETING THE NEW DAWN.
HIS BADGE GLOWS BRIGHTLY WITH GLORY,
HIS BOOTS ARE STILL SHINY BLACK,
FOR THERE’S NOT MUCH DUST IN HEAVEN,
EXCEPT FOR SOME STARDUST ON HIS HAT.
THERE’S NOT MUCH TO DO,
FOR A COP IN BLUE,
ON HEAVEN’S LONELY BEAT.
DRY A LITTLE ONE’S TEARS,
SOOTHE AWAY SOME FEARS,
OR JUST WALK THE GOLDEN STREETS.
HEAVEN CAN BE,
A SAD PLACE TO BE,
FOR A COP WHO FELL TOO SOON.
WALKING THIS LONELY BEAT,
AMONG THE SUN’S FADING HEAT,
HE SMILES SADLY AT THE RISING NEW MOON.
ONCE IN A WHILE,
A STRAY TEAR WILL FALL,
EVEN THOUGH HEAVEN’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE ANY PAIN.
THINKING ABOUT THE WIFE,
HE LEFT BEHIND,
HIS ARMS ACHE TO HOLD HER JUST ONCE AGAIN.
HE’S WALKING A BEAT IN HEAVEN,
WITH OTHERS WHO FELT THE FALL,
BROTHERS TO ONE ANOTHER,
THEIR NAMES PROUDLY ON THE WALL

Auburn Hills PD

July 10, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Robert Kozminski and to the entire Grand Rapids Police Department. God Speed

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

July 10, 2007

On behalf of the Whitehall Police Dept. and Muskegon Central Dispatch I would like to send my condolences to the Kozminski family, Ofc Kozminski's Daughter and the Men and Women of the Grand Rapids Police Dept.

I was working Saturday Night when GRPD requsested that we make contact with one of their off duty Officers. I spoke to a Seregant and was informed that there was an Officer killed my heart hit the floor and I felt like I had been hit with a ton of bricks.

As one of Ofc Kozminski co-workers wrote, we at Muskegon Central Dispatch will show Ofc Kozminski 10-42 as well.

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue

Ofc/Dispatcher Shaun Kozal
Whitehall PD/Muskegon Central Dispatch

July 10, 2007

I grew up in a family of cops, and I became a paramedic. I honestly never thought I was brave enough to follow. People often tell me I am strong for what I do, and they could never do it. My response has always been, I am not strong, and I am not the hero. It is the PD that makes the scene safe for us, and for who ever needs help. You ARE a true hero, and my prayers are with your family. I know they are going through a sad time, but I hope they realize how proud they should be, you were nothing but brave, and you were the one trying to save lives that night! You are a true hero! God Speed

Paramedic
Michigan

July 10, 2007

To The Family & Co Workers of Officer Robert Kozminski
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow as I lost my nephew a Sgt. with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. Another hero was taken from us to guard the highways from heaven.
Marlene Newchurch
Tee of Sgt Jeremy Paul Newchurch EOW 3/01/06

July 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Kozminski's friends and family. Another selfish, cowardly act of violence has taken away a hero. Bobby, thank you for your years of service, God bless you brother.

Christine C. Police officer
Perrysburg OH

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice for the people on the N.E. end of Grand Rapids... this is the last place anyone would expect such violence. Thank you for seeing the danger of the situation and going in anyway. You are a true American Hero and I'm Proud that you served our city and our neighborhood!

Laurel Meyerholtz
None

July 10, 2007

KOZ, Thank you for all you did for the students of the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Thank you for the nights you spent off duty working at the many basketball and football games. Thank your for being apart of the protection blanket that has been placed over the youth of our city.

It is officers like yourself that help make our city schools better. Our hearts and prayers will be with you forever. At the start of each football or basketball game this year, our public safety staff will take a moment to remember you and the work you did for our children.

Good bless you my friend, and may be forever protect your daughter and family......GOD SPEED

Grand Rapids Public Schools
Safety and Security Staff

GRPS Department of Public Safety
Public Safety & School Security

July 9, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 9, 2007

Rest in peace brother...we'll take it from here.

Deputy Sheriff
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

A native of Grand Rapids, my thoughts and prayers are with the Grand Rapids Police Department and the Kozminski family.

Thanks for your service to the community. God Bless

Officer Brent J. Clark
U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Sault Ste. Marie

July 9, 2007

A Final Call
An Angel in the sky, must leave his place of rest.....
Gently tucking his wings, beneath his armoured 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 will lead the way....
Your duty has ended, Your work is now through.....
Come hang your hat beside mine, I am a cop too.....

jennell/retired firefighter
milan

July 9, 2007

You will always be remembered as a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

July 9, 2007