Grand Rapids Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 2007
Reflections for Police Officer Robert Anthony Kozminski
May God watch over and protect your family. As your daughter grows up she is going to know that her father was a hero and gave his life protecting the innocent. What a tribute! Godspeed!
Ofc. Jim Bivins
Wyoming PD
July 9, 2007
I am a Volunteer Firefighter on the Coral Fire Department.
We rely on Law Enforcement often times to assist us in
safeguarding our community. This loss effects US too.
To the Family (OUR family as well) WE pray for you! May
The Almighty comfort ALL of you! WE share the PAINFUL
burden of YOUR loss, and that of your community. MY Flag
flies at Half Staff with respect to the loss of my
"Brother-In-Law". God speed my BROTHER. God speed my FAMILY!
God speed GRPD.
Firefighter
Coral Volunteer Fire Department
July 9, 2007
To Friends and Family of Officer Kozminski,
As a wife and mother of police officers, my heart and sympathy go out to all of you. May your fond memories help get you through this very difficult time.
K. Cutright
Wixom, MI
July 9, 2007
Ofc Kozminski, Your family and department will be in our prayers! Thank you for your service to the community and department. You are a true HERO!
Ofc
Sterling Heights PD
July 9, 2007
God Bless you Officer Kozmininski for your service. Your family,friends, and co workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten our brother in blue.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. Charlotte,NC
July 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kozminski's family and also with his brother and sister Officers at GRPD. My uncle lives in G R...Tis was a shock to read about this tragic incident today. God Bless. STAY SAFE.
OFC Jeff Leininger #385
Springfield, IL PD
July 9, 2007
R.I.P. Brother. My thoughts to the Kozminski Family. Never FORGET.
A Policeman's Prayer
Lord, I ask for courage;
Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength;
Strength of body to protect others...
Strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask dedication;
Dedication to my job to do it well...
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern;
For all those who trust me...
And compassion for those who need me
And, please, Lord, through it all; be at my side
Police Officer De Salvo
NYPD 70pct
July 9, 2007
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kozminski's child, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.
Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002
July 9, 2007
I am so very sorry for the loss of this fine young Officer. Too many names on the ODMP My heartfelt condolences to your daughter and family and friends and to your Police Family. Officer Kozminski, you will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, bravery and sacrifices you gave in protecting the people of Michigan God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S
Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA
July 9, 2007
Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Officer Kozminski's loved ones. and coworkers. I know he will be forever missed, but not forgotten. Rest easy brother, you are in heaven.
Sergeant Edwina Keyser
Battle Creek Police Department
July 9, 2007
My deepest condolences to the family of this hero. We offer prayers to the family and department. God bless you.
Mother of Sheriff in California
July 9, 2007
May you rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts go to your entire department and the entire family. You will be greatly missed I'm sure. Our department went through a similar situation last year and all of us at Dearborn Heights knows the feelings that everyone is feeling. Both yourself and Jason I know are looking down on your fellow brothers and keeping everyone else safe. Rest in peace and God speed.
Dispatcher
Dearborn Heights PD
July 9, 2007
Rest in peace. You will be missed by all.
July 9, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of this. Even more so because I am out of town and cannot give my support in person. Rest in Peace, Officer Kozminski, you life was given in service to mankind and to rescue another human being. Full honors are well earned.
Mick Tiede, Firefighter
Ada Towndship Fire Department
July 9, 2007
Thank you brother for your service, and may god bless your family and friends during this hard time. I pray you are sitting at the right hand of the father, and that you now walk the golden streets of heaven. Rest my brother, may you find eernal peace.
Officer Brian Jackson
Statesboro Police Department
July 9, 2007
Rest easy brother...your job is done. We'll take it from here...Oh Lord, as we remember, please let him forget.
Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC
July 9, 2007
God Bless you Bobby and your family.. You are a true hero. I will pray for you and your family.
Mary/Retired officer
Michigan
July 9, 2007
As a mother of a police officer this is our biggest fear. No one realizes the sacrifices these men and women give to serve and protect the citizens in our great city. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bobby's family and fellows officers. May God watch over you all. Thank you for all you do.
Kay Pitsch
mother of a police officer
July 9, 2007
We willbe praying for you in your time of grief
Virginia & Bernard Yeaw Jr.
citizin
July 9, 2007
Rest In Peace, Officer Kozminski.
Lt T Carr
NYPD
July 9, 2007
Please know that the community will never forgot the sacrifice you made for us. Thank you.
July 9, 2007
May God Bless your soul in heaven Bobby. You gave the ultimate sacrifice....you gave your life to protect the citizens of Grand Rapids, MI. Your name will never be forgotten.
Police Officers Prayer: O almighty God, Whose great power & eternal wisdom embrace the universe, watch over all police and law enforcement officers everywhere.
Protect them from harm in the performance of their duty to stop crims, robberies, riots & violence. We pray. Dear God protect these brave men & women: grant them your almighty protection, unite them safely with their families after duty ends. Amen.
Officer Rob Trevino
Clinton Police Department, Clinton, MI
July 9, 2007
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store
Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay
R.I.P. brother,we will take it from here.
May God watch over your family and friends and bring them peace in knowing that you now enjoy your reward in heaven.
Lincon Park PD, Mi
Lincoln Park PD
July 9, 2007
Rest in Peace Sir....................
Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx
July 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and members of the GRPD. Please watch over us while we keep the watch and we will take it from here.
Officer Brian Webb
City of Milan Police MI/Washtenaw County SD MI
July 9, 2007
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