Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Maria,
I was deeply saddened this morning to learn that the fallen officer was your son...please know that you are in my heart and prayers. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Lean on God and your family...they will all be there for you, I know. Just know that he was doing what he loved and that he saved that mother and her children...what a sacrifice he made. I love you and will hold you and your family in my heart.
Love you, Nancy Williams (Cash Office)

Nancy Williams
Friend of Maria

July 9, 2007

I never dreamed it would be me,
my name for all eternity,
recorded here at this hallowed place,
alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty" I hear them say;
my family now the price will pay,
my folded flag stained with tears;
we only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest;
my sword I pass to those behind,
and pray they keep this thought in mind;

I never dreamed it would be me,
and with heavy heart and bended knee;
I ask for all here from the past,
Dear God, let my name be the last.


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

Grand Valley State University Department of Public Safety

July 9, 2007

Thank you my brother for your brave contributions and sacrifices to this world. May the hand of the Lord bring you to your next great journey in the heavens.

Deputy Justin Efthemiou
Grand Traverse Sheriff Dept.

July 9, 2007

thank you for your service and protecting us from harm. i have nothing but respect for all law enforcement and it really burns me to hear these kinds of stories. my God bless you and your family.

David Willer
citizen

July 9, 2007

Bless you Ofcr Kozminski. You fought the good fight. We will carry on. Please watch our backs from above.

Detective III
LAPD

July 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kozminski family and the Grand Rapids Police Family.

Officer Pawloski
Kent County FOC Warrant Dept

July 9, 2007

may god bless you for your service to the city and citizens of grand rapids. you will be missed. my sympathy and my prayers go out to your family and friends.

melissa
grand rapids citizen

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. God Bless..

Ofc. Mark Peck
Flint City Police Department

July 9, 2007

God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this horrible time. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Tracie
MPD

July 9, 2007

What a cowardly act. Prayers for the family and department.

CO Heather Jenkins
Covington Police Dept

July 9, 2007

Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times. Godspeed.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

July 9, 2007

God needed another angel to patrol his streets in heaven and selected you.

Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Clarence Banks
Flint Police

July 9, 2007

God Bless this officer and his family. He now tours with his brothers in blue that have gone before him. Although he may be gone, he will forever live on in the memories he has created with those left behind. RIP brother.

Flint, MI

July 9, 2007

Offering prayers for your family during this difficult time. I know from experience that no words are adequate, but know that although your loved one is gone, he is never forgotten!
Peace in this tough time...

Heather Dent
Sister of Cpl. Chris Shea, Delaware State Police, EOW July 18, 2004

July 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer R. Kozminski's family, friends and co-workers. RIP Brother, we will take it from here.

Patrol Officer
Moorhead PD, Moorhead MN

July 9, 2007

May your spirit have a joyous homecoming! I pray your family and friends will find peace and comfort in the heart felt reflections left by your extended family. "Go rest high on the mountain"

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality-Office of Criminal Invest.

July 9, 2007

Rest in peace my brother. You will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to your many other friends and family.

Go Blue!!!

Ofc. Tom Heikkila #181
Grand Rapids PD

July 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Kozminski and his fellow grieving officers of GRPD. Hopefully justice will be served. Nemo me impune lacessit.

Major C. Broughton
Volusia County (Fl) Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

A true hero is measured by the actions taken in life. Officer Robert Kozminski is, and will be forever remembered as a hero, may God Bless your soul Officer Kozminski. God will have a true, dedicated, hero to patrol the streets of heaven.
One day you will be there to meet us fellow officers that will follow you into the gates of heaven, and if we maybe so blessed we will shake your hand and thank you for your dedication to the job.
May god wrap his loving arms around the family, friends, and fellow officers to comfort them in this enormous loss.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the men and women of the, Grand Rapids Police Department. Though we may never meet nor may we know your names, we feel your loss, and forever we will open our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters of your agency, God Speed.

Sincerely Yours,
The Men and Women of the Mason County Sheriff’s office – Ludington Michigan.

Uniform Services Division
Mason County Sheriff's Office - Ludington MI

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer Kozminski. My thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones who have suffered a great loss.

Ofc R Parsons
Georgia Tech Police Department

July 9, 2007

With heartfelt sadness we would like to offer our condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Robert Kozminski. West Michigan has again lost one of it's finest son's. God bless the men and woman of the GRPD.

The Officers of the GHDPS
Grand Haven Department of Public Safety

July 9, 2007

My condolences to the Family of Officer Kozminski and his daughter(may the comfort of her faith in Jesus continue to be her strength).

To repeat the words of Chief Harry P. Dolan,GRPD, one cannot be more proud of an officer who makes the ultimate sacrifice protecting the community. More importantly, he wore the uniform with pride and represented the Department well. My memory of the working contacts that I had with Officer Kozminski were his respectful quiet presence and diligence in his duties.

God bless,

Tammy Holt
Chair, School of Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute - Chantilly, VA

Tammy Holt
Former Grand Rapids Police Officer

July 9, 2007

"Final Call"
An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored 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'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

Deputy Solomon Burke
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

Officer Kozminski and GRPD will be in all of our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

Officer Roger Wechter
Bloomfield Township Police Dept.

July 9, 2007