Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, my brother. You are gone but will NEVER be forgotten. May God wrap his arms of love and comfort around your family, friends, and fellow officers during this most difficult time. You are now in a much better and safe place. "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Officer J.W. Propst #3389
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte, NC

July 8, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Robert Kozminski~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, P.O. Kozminski!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

July 8, 2007

Thank you Bob, You are a Hero. Thank you for your courage and bravery.

Detective Matthew Veldman
Grand Rapids Police Dept.

July 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family left behind and who cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from hear.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

July 8, 2007

My Husband was {dec'd '06} Retired Michigan State Police Capt. John K. Cosgrove, retired after 41 plus years. I am the great grandmother of Robert's daughter, Kailey who loves her daddy soooo much. Robert loved Kailey soooo much as well. To be a little 3 year old without a daddy is very difficult for anyone to imagine. My husband always said a domestic violence call is the Most dangerous call for an officer to respond to. Robert's actions to protect a family from harm is the most heroic action an offricer can take. To be a police officer's mother or wife takes a lot of strong fortitude and prayer. In all the years of John's time in the department of MSP this is one of the most heroic sacrifices in any department. I am so sorry! Elly Cosgrove, 122 East Bay Blvd. S., Traverse City, MI 49686

Elly Cosgrove
Great Grandmother of Kailey Kozminski

July 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Kozminski. He will not be forgotten for his bravery and love of the job. We lost a brother this morning in a senseless tragedy and your sisters and brothers in blue know that you are a hero. You will be remembered and we hope you rest in peace now. 10-42 brother - God Bless

KN Police officer
Grand Rapids CC Police Dept.

July 8, 2007

Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace

Sgt. J. Deenik
Benton Harbor PD

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

July 8, 2007

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and police officers. bobby is a hero and will never be forgotten....

tina
grandville resident

July 8, 2007

Another hero gone too soon. God Bless!

Wife of a NYS Trooper

July 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers and those of our families are with you and your family on this horrible day and the tough days that lie ahead. You made the ultimate sacrifice and are a true hero to us. Rest assured that we will continue the journey you started - you will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace Bob and continue to watch over us through the days ahead.

Tpr. John and Det. Jana Forner
MSP/GRPD

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Kozminski. You served Grand Rapids faithfully. You will be missed.

Kalamazoo County Deputy

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Kozminski, thank you for your sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, as well as the men and women of the Grand Rapids Police Department. You will be missed. God bless!!

July 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and co-workers. God bless you Officer Kozminski, we have the watch. Keep us safe brother.

Sgt. Brian Luthart
Huntersville, NC

July 8, 2007

Thank you Officer Kozminski for your service. Your short life ended so soon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Civillian
Plano Police Department, Plano, TX

July 8, 2007

My deepest thoughts go to your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time. You did nothing wrong. In fact, you did the tactically-correct thing to do in a situation that most veteran officers have found themselves in at some point. You were ambushed, and for that, you were at such a disadvantage, that you (or any other offier) stood little chance of winning. Your death is a tragedy, and you did not die in vein. Your heroic actions inspire all of your brothers in blue, and we'll proudly continue the fight in your honor. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice to community, state, and country!

Salute

P.O.-Michigan

July 8, 2007

He was a warrior. 1*

Corporal
Greenville Police Department

July 8, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE SIR.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski-You are a true hero. Rest in peace my brother. My prayers are with you, your family and members of the Grand Rapids Police Department.

Sgt. Paul Fortunato
Harding Township N.J.

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Kozminski. My thoughts and prayers are with your fanily and friends. God Bless all of you.

Senior Airman Anthony T Jacob/USAF
Former Intern

July 8, 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)

Kentwood PD

July 8, 2007

rest in peace now brother, our hearts and prayers are with your family and GRPD. God Speed.

Deputy Keith Kazelskis
Kent County Sheriffs Department

July 8, 2007

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER KOZMINSKI. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU DURING THIS TERRIBLE TRIAL IN YOUR LIVES. GOD WILL PROVIDE LOVE, COMFORT, AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 8, 2007

rip brother

deputy jordan

July 8, 2007

Officer Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction,NY

July 8, 2007