Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My son has been on the Battle Creek Police Force for 6 years, since he was 21 years old. Young men like
Mr. Kozminski literally put their precious lives on the
line for each of us and every day. What bravery and
commensurate professionalism they possess!!

May God bless his family and friends during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

July 9, 2007

My heart breaks for Officer Kozminski's family and his precious daughter. I hope they will be comforted in knowing that people do care for them and will be praying for them in their dark hour. Bobby is a hero to us and is in God's "police force" now. Our prayers from the Volunteer State of Tennessee are with the Kozminski family.

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

July 9, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Bobby Kozminski, and the Grand Rapids P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Kozminski, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 9, 2007

What a terrible situation! I truly hope the suspect never sees the light of day again.

Officer kozminski, thank you for your service.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 9, 2007

May angels carry your hero soul to heavens gate. God bless you and thank you for your service. My prayers go out to the friends, family and fellow officers. Officer Kozminski was truly a hero.

Lt Greg Kolhoff
Clare City Police Department

July 9, 2007

We never knew officer Kozminski, but we wanted to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for what he and his co-workers do on a daily basis to protect all of us. Truly he is a hero who paid the ultimate price to protect a family. We am so thankful to all of you who are his co-workers...thank you for what you do to keep us safe. Thankfully, we've never had to seek your help in a safety concern, but knowing you are there if needed means the world to my husband and I.

Shirley Montgomery

July 9, 2007

Officer Kozminski, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Kozminski, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You are now part of a much larger family that will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Grand Rapids Police Department hold your heads high aas you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed..Brother.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

July 9, 2007

May you rest in God's peace

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 9, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER KOZMINSKI PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT,GA

July 9, 2007

Peace be with you and your family. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15;13

Equipment Operator
GRFD

July 9, 2007

Im so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Karen
citizen

July 9, 2007

This is a rough time for everyone at GRPD and all in Kent County. I thought I would share a brief writing that I found.


Danger is always near in the world of a cop, and it strikes suddenly and without warning. The words "Killed in the Line of Duty" are known far too well and they bring feelings of dread and fear. Another Officer falls and the Thin Blue Line grows thinner.......

But on the day of the funeral, the sun will reflect from the highly polished bills of a thousand garrison hats. Its rays will bounce brilliantly from the Shields pinned to a thousand chests. They will square their shoulders and come to attention, and as they close their ranks the Thin Blue Line will become a thick Blue Wall. The Blue Wall of strength and resolve.

Later, the day will come to a close and the sound of taps will fade into silence. A thousand in Blue will break ranks and solemnly walk away. The Wall will once again become the Thin Blue Line. But the line is no longer thinner, someone new has stepped forward to fill in the void and take their place on the Thin Blue Line. Even though the line sometimes grows thinner, it never breaks. It will always be there as it always has.......Honor, Duty, Courage, Committment.

Sgt Scott Gardner
Wyoming Michigan Police Department

July 9, 2007

Being that I am from Michigan and a wife of a Deputy, I knew I had to write a reflection. Thank you so much for your service Officer Kozminski. You will be remembered by all that knew you. Thank you for putting your life on the line so that the rest of us could enjoy many freedoms that most of us that for granted. Please continue to watch out for your fellow officers from Heaven.
LEO wife

July 9, 2007

Rest in peace my brother, we'll handle the rest.

Ofc. A. Willson
Lauderhill PD, Ft Lauderdale, FL

July 9, 2007

May God be with you and your family and fellow brother officers. Go rest brother in blue, we will all take up the slack in your honor...
J.L. Scarborough
City of Panorama Texas

Patrolman J.L. Scarborough
City of Panorama Police Department

July 9, 2007

I use to be a taxi driver in the city of Grand Rapids. I had issues with a customer that was getting somewhat unruley. They wouldnt pay, and were getting quite physical. His approach was simple, "pay or jail". Talking with him briefly he seemed like a pretty decent guy. I am no police officer I dont share the bond like his fellow officers, but its unfortunate that this had to happen to him. The city of GRMI lost a good police officer.

Someone who assisted me

July 9, 2007

My heart breaks for the family of this fine brave man. My prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this hero. God Bless.

Citizen

July 9, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

July 9, 2007

Officer Kozminski:

Thank you for your service to your community and may God Bless your family, friends and brothers and sisters on the GRPD. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this terrible, terrible time.

Godspeed.

July 9, 2007

Our prayers go out to your family. I have never lost a family member to a tragedy like this and I can't imagine how you feel. Although we do not go out into the field with the officers, we do however have a close bond with them and losing one of them would be harendous. Please know that all the VIP's and the Sturgis Police Dept. is thinking of you and many prayers have and will continue to be said for your family.

VIP
Sturgis Police Dept.

July 9, 2007

God belss you and watch over your friends and family in this time loss. Your time and effort made your community and Michigan a better place for all. Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Michael Hubbard, Patrolman
Ontwa/Edwardsburg PD

July 9, 2007

Bobby, we never got a chance to meet,I'm sorry for that. You have fought the good fight, and now our Father has called you home. I pray for comfort from Father above for your wife and daughter and your brothers in blue.

Officer Joseph A. Booher
Hastings Police Department

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother. Your watch is over. We will take it from here. Please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue from that great vantage point in the sky. Your daughter, family, friends, and the Grand Rapids Police Department are in our thoughts.

Officer Hepworth
Muskegon Police Department

July 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family, You do a thankless job, that most people would never attempt. Just know that your family in the Dept of Correction, will never forget about you and your family..

Ofc Lierman E-10
Michigan Dept of Correction

July 9, 2007

GOD BE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND...............

DETECTIVE LARRY CALHOUN
NAUGATUCK CT PD

July 9, 2007