Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Kozminski,
You died a true hero's death. Thank you for your selfless acts of duty and service to your country and community in the face of pure evil. Rest in peace now brother....we'll take it from here.
God Bless!

Sgt Joshua Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

On behalf of the members of the Crime Prevention Association of Michigan we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Robert (Bobby) Kozminski and all of the Grand Rapids Police/Fire Department personnel and surrounding law enforcement agencies. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult moment. God Bless

Ritchie Coleman, President CPAM
Public Safety Comm. Coordl., Pittsfield Twp. DPS

July 9, 2007

We love and miss you Bobby. We are forever grateful for having the chance work with you and know you as a friend. You truly are a hero. Protect us from above. You will never be forgotten.

North Team
Grand Rapids Police Department

July 9, 2007

To the Kozminski family. You are in my prayers to our heavenly Father that God will wrap His arms around you and help compfort you during this difficult time. May this trial and tribulation bring you closer to Christ. I encourage you to read James 1 where it speaks to count it pure joy when we experience trials and tribulations which is hard to do in these circumstanses.
Chaplain Kurt Glover, Kent County Sheriff's Dept.

Chaplain Kurt Glover
Kent County Sheiff's Dept

July 9, 2007

Dear Robert and Family...God bless you all. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Few people stop and think what a police officer must go through each and every day. Robert, you gave your life on the field of battle protecting all of us in our community so that we can be safe and sound. From my family to you and yours, Pat "Z"

patricia m. zifferblatt
better life institute

July 9, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your agency and family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 9, 2007

I attended my brother-in-laws memorial yesterday (July 8th) in Seminole County Fl. He was killed in the line of duty on July 8th 1998. I feel the pain that Officer Kozminski's family is going through at this terible time. I wish that I had some words that would help,but I haven't found them yet. Find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place now and he is among some very good company. His life was ended way to early as most are. Every time a LEO is killed we all are less safe in our community. Hopefully his murderer will pay for his evil actions and not be allowed to harm anyone else. Rest easy Officer Kozminski, your Brothers in Blue will take it from here.

Wayne Malone
Brother-In-Law of Gene Gregory Deputy Sheriff Seminole Cty,Fl. EOW 7/8/1998

wayne malone / civilian
family of a LEO

July 9, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers! Thank you for doing the unthinkale to keep us safe!

citizen

July 9, 2007

Go rest now my brother in blue. We have the watch now. Watch over us from heaven and help guide us to do what is right. You will be in our hearts and prayers. God bless you and all you left behind.

Deputy Willie Stowe
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

Officer Kozminski - You are a true hero and you will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Grand Rapids Police Department and to the family and friends who knew this great man.

B.J.
Grand Rapids

July 9, 2007

Thank you. Thank you for all you've done. May you rest in peace.

lisa (citizen)
grand rapids citizen

July 9, 2007

God Bless. Thank you for the sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Police Officer

July 9, 2007

Another senseless crime; another brave man gone. My thoughts are with your daughter, family, and the men and women who served with you. Thank you for your sacrifice. We will carry on the watch.

Ofc Timothy M. Thompson
Muskegon Police Department, Muskegon, MI

July 9, 2007

I am sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful man. Officer Kozminski will always be remembered in our hearts. May this hard time bring everyone together and may peace come into your hearts knowing that he is at peace.
Susie Cross
Barling, AR

Susie Cross
sister of police officer

July 9, 2007

What a coward to ambush a Police Officer!! May you Rest in Peace Hero and may God Bless your family and fellow officers. Thanks Officer Kozminski.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

July 9, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family at this most sad time.

citizen of Kalamazoo MI
Cousin of Officer Jon Schroeder, EOW August 31, 2006

July 9, 2007

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"
(Author Unknown)

Our hearts go out to you all at GRPD, stay strong!

Patrol
Kentwood PD, Michigan

July 9, 2007

Sadly another hero taken at such a young age. Let his memory be remembered for time to come. Rest in peace. Bob Lester, Midland, texas.

retired officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas PD

July 9, 2007

Go rest high on that mountain Bobby, your work on Earth is done. We will always cherish your memory, and what you did for those you were sworn to protect. As you walk your beat in Heaven, continuing the crusade that you began in Grand Rapids, may you be comforted in knowing that those left behind will never forget you.

Officer L. Travis Eyestone
Mercy General Health Partners Security Department

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer Kozminski, and know that you are a true hero! You will not soon be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Officer Kozminski my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I know all to well the pain and agony that you now feel. My friend Deputy Shane Britton was killed in the line of duty July 19th 2000. Although time goes on the memories of our loved ones last forever. Take comfort in the fact that your son, brother, father and friend was greeted at the gates of heaven by many that have gone on before him. He will forever be remembered as a hero.

Melissa
Dispatcher

July 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ofc Kozminski's family, friends and co-workers. I am deeply saddened for the young girl who lost her father. I pray Ofc Kozminski’s memory will be long remembered, for we have lost a true hero.

Ofc John Keith
Schoolcraft Police Department

July 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kozminski family and the Grand Rapids Police Department. Your daughter can be proud to know her dad made the ultimate sacrifice. May god bless you.

Dep. Antonio Romanelli
Ottawa County Sheriff Department

July 9, 2007

"Blessed are the Peacemakers..."

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, fellow officers and dispatchers whose hearts are heavy from this senseless loss. You have made the supreme sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

9-1-1 Telecommunicators
Allegan County Central Dispatch

July 9, 2007

Please forward my condolences and deepest sympathy to Officer Kozminski's Mother, Daughter and Family. I am a stranger to your family, but wanted to let you know that I care and am thankful for Bobby's dedication and service. Though danger is always a factor in LE, you can never be prepared for such a senseless tragedy. As a Mother, I can only imagine how hard this is for all of you. Hopefully your wonderful memories together will help carry you through the tough days ahead.

Sincerely,
Christina D.
Citrus Heights, CA

Christina D.

July 9, 2007

"Blessed are the Peacekeepers..."

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, fellow officers and dispatchers whose hearts are heavy from this senseless loss.

9-1-1 Telecommunicators
Allegan County Central Dispatch

July 9, 2007