Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 9, 2007

Our broken hearts go out to our brothers and sisters from the Grand Rapids Police Department. And to the family of this fallen hero, there simply are no words to convey the depth of our sorrow and empathy for you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tragic time.

ECS Matt Groesser
Kent County Sheriff Department, Grand Rapids, MI

July 9, 2007

Godspeed, Brother Kozminski. My condolences to your family, friend and the GRPD.

Sgt. Frank Guttuso
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, LA

July 9, 2007

You did your time in hell, now go in peace. To Officer R. Kozminski's family, my heartfelt sorrow and gratitude go with you.

Officer Brian Campbell
Cottonwood PD

July 9, 2007

I'am sorry for the lost to the Kozminski family and the Grand Rapids P.D., I under stand what you are going through, lossing a family member and fellow Officer just a couple days ago too on a domestic disturbance also. My prayes are with you.

Sgt. Kenneth Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

You did your time in hell, now go in peace. To Officer R. Kozminski's family, my heartfelt sorrow and gratitude go with you.

Officer Brian Campbell
Cottonwood PD

July 9, 2007

Now you will protect and serve the Gates of Heaven my brother in blue. My heartfelt thoughts are with you, your daughter,family,friends and brothers and sisters at the Grand Rapids Police Department. I grew up in Michigan, live/work in Florida but no matter where you are in the United States when one of "your own" (meaning the law enforcement community of brother,sister, K-9) gets hurt, injured, maimed or killed in the line of duty or even off duty it still hurts and is thought of and prayed for and in HOPE that it does not happen to another. We wish it didn't happen to you and your family. Even across the country you will be prayed for bro in blue!

Trooper Rachelle Norton
Florida Highway Patrol

July 9, 2007

May God Be with you and your family, rest in peace my brother in blue..!!!

God Bless

Dep. Michael J Ven Roy/ Ret.G.R.P.D #174
Dep. Mary F. VenRoy /LKSD

Dep. Michael J VenRoy/ ret. from G.R.P.D
Lake County Sheriff Dept.

July 8, 2007

I don't know if you were called out this morning. But I'll do it here. N54 is 10-42. Goodnight Koz. We miss you.

Ofc. Nokturnl
GRPD

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace Bobby

Sleep with the angels

Patrol Officer Doug Hunt
Glendale Arizona

July 8, 2007

I'm very sorry for all of troubles the family and community of Grand Rapids has had to go through. I wish there was some way to stop all of the shootings that occur between officers and other people. I'm very grateful to all of the officers who risk their lives for others and I one day dream to be in the law enforcement feild. This is a field that greatly interests me and I love the fact that officers can help and protect the community! And this is what I came to say, thank you for all of you protection and all of your service. Some don't appreciate you here but I truely do! THANK YOU! God Bless
***My prayers are with all of the families and the community!*** Prayers sent from Grant, MI

Jenelle Pelletier
Citizen

July 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your daughter, your family, friends and everyone at Grand Rapids PD.
May you rest in peace.
God Speed.

Officer Keith Zoltowski
Dispatcher Ashley Zoltowski
Waterford Township Police Department
Michigan

Ofc K Zoltowski & Dispatcher A Zoltowski
Waterford Township PD, Michigan

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski,
I read the circumstances of your passing at roll call tonight. We learned from your sacrifice and dedicated our shift to your service. Our thoughts are with you, your family and our brothers and sisters at Grand Rapids PD. We have the watch for you from here on out and will always carry your memory. Rest In Peace Brother.

Sgt. R. Inglima
Lee's Summit, MO PD

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace.

Officer
Kalamazoo Public Safety

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Kozminski, you and your family are in my prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

July 8, 2007

May GOD be with you forever, may he watch over your family as you have for some many families in Grand Rapids....

Director Larry D. Johnson
GR Pubic Schools Department of Public Safety

July 8, 2007

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski, your tour is done. Your brothers and sisters in blue grieve for your loss and the pain your family is going through. God bless and code 40.

Patrolman M. Roush
Toledo Police Dept.

July 8, 2007

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY SGT
IOWA

July 8, 2007

Brother Robert, may you rest in peace with our fellow brothers and sisters. May you watch down upon us and protect the Thin Blue Line! You are a hero to all of us. You gave your life so that others can live in peace. You will be missed! God Bless your family and keep them safe.

Sgt. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas PD

July 8, 2007

It's always with a heavy heart to hear about another loss
of a Police Officer, My heart and my prayers are with Officer Robert Kozminski, and his 3 year old daugther, and with the Grand Rapids Police Dept, May the Love and the
comfort of God be with you and your daughter,and family,
It's now time to take your beat on Heaven's streets,
God speed, Rest in peace Blue Knight,

Mother of a Police Officer in MD.

July 8, 2007

Thank you for your service brother Officer. You are one of the few, the brave and the willing. You made the ultimate sacrifice and we thank you for that. May you rest in Peace

Deputy Sheriff
Kent County Sheriff's Department

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir. I am honored to leave a reflection for you.

Deputy
Michigan

July 8, 2007

My prayers go out to the family. Especially the little 3 year old. I hope like my 3 year old sister that she will be able to remember her daddy. Never forget this man. Always remember the times you had with him.

Jessica Orr
Daughter of Det Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

July 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family. Blessed are the peacemakers for they protect the kingdom of God.

Mike Boaz
Paris Police Department

July 8, 2007