Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hero's are not made by how they die but by how they lived. Godspeed and rest in peace.

I am sure you will be standing by the side of our fallen brother Kelly Fredingburg, Say hello for us.

You and your service to your community will never be forgotten

Deputy Steve Polanski
Marion County Sheriff's Office (OR)

July 30, 2007

Rest in peace brother! Your sacrifice will not be forgotten!

Deputy Curtis Franks
Newaygo County Sheriff's Dept

July 30, 2007

Hunny,

I love and miss you so very much. You are my one and only true love and you will be in my heart forever.
I Know that your brothers and sisters in blue are taking care of business for you.

I love you Bob!!

Mandie Demmink, Bobs girlfriend

July 29, 2007

Another hero has fallen. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

PSO Mark H. Komdeur
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

July 28, 2007

God bless you brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and the brothers and sisters at the Grand Rapids Police Department.

Corrections Officer
Monroe County Sheriffs Office Michigan

July 27, 2007

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER STYLES
NEW BALTIMORE PD

July 27, 2007

Bobby,
It hits home hard to learn of your death and circumstances in which you were taken from us. Know we carry on in your image all over the world, we wont let you down and we wont forget. Rest in peace brother.

Robbie Colcott
Senior Constable
Victoria Police, Australia

Robbie Colcott
Victoria Police, Australia

July 27, 2007

May the Lord comfort your family and friends and give you eternal peace in that special place reserved for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
RIP Brother.

Ptlmn. James Murray - Retired
Chicago Police Department

July 27, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

July 25, 2007

Police Officer's Prayer

Dear Lord, when I am summoned to a call
To aid my fellow man,
Give me the strength and courage
To do the best I can.

Enable me to stop a crime
Or useless waste of life,
And prevent a violation
Of any human right.

Guide me in my duties Lord,
That I may be alert
To try to keep the innocent
From ever being hurt.

I have taken an oath
To protect and serve,
And I will give the best in me
To guard everty citizen,
And protect his life and property.

And Lord, if I have to lose my life
Please protect my brother offices,
My family and my wife.

Amen

Authors: Joe Kessling and Paul Kessling

My condolences to the family of Officer Kozminski.

Lisa
Daughter of retired GRPD officer

July 25, 2007

To the Kozminski family,

To paraphrase General Patton, Do not morn the death of Bobby, But thank God he was born.

His impact will be forever felt.

God Bless your family, the Grand Rapids Police Department.

Michael Lowry, Officer
UCPD

July 25, 2007

To the family of Officer Robert Kozminski-Thank you so much for allowing us to share in the life of your son, brother, uncle, and daddy. We appreciate so much the dedication and service he so honorably gave to our community. May God bless your family as you continue to heal and work through this difficult time in your lives. WE will never forget your sacrafice Officer Kozminski. WE will continue to pray for your family and especially your young daughter Kailey. God bless and may you rest in peace.

Tony Myers-Police Officer
Grand Rapids Community College Police

July 25, 2007

Officer Kozminski,
We have never met, never crossed paths or even knew any of the same people but, you were my brother. Your loss affects us all, those of us in blue & green left behind will pick up the slack but it won't be easy without you. God bless you and your family.

"A Part of America Died"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

©1984 America Police Hall of Fame
North Port, Florida

Officer Christina Hardy
Walla Walla Department of Veterans Affairs

July 24, 2007

God Bless You Brother, your sacrifice and service will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

Cpl. Scott Learst
Dearborn Heights Police Dept

July 23, 2007

God Bless you and your family.

Take peace in remembering that a real hero never dies... they simply receive a new assingment.

Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol

July 22, 2007

My condolences to the Kozminski family. I never met Robert Kozminski, however it is imperative to share my grief for him and for you.

Lt. Ardis J. Pierce (Ret.)
Kalamazoo Dept. Public Safety

July 22, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrafice.

Officer E. Honea
Las Vegas Metro PD

July 22, 2007

Bobby was a hero. He showed the greatest love by laying down his life for another. I cannot show enough appreciation for what he did and what all the officers do.

Thank you again Bobby, we love you.

Amanda

Amanda
Law Enforcement Student

July 22, 2007

The mile
'People come into our lives and walk with us a mile,
and then because of circumstance they only stay awile.
They serve a need within the days that move so quickly by,
and then are gone beyond our reach,
we often wonder why.
God only knows the reason we meet and share a smile,
why people come into our lives and walk with us a mile.'
~Ralph Waldo Emmerson

Rest in peace, walk with the Lord.

Ofc
Hartford Police Department, MI

July 22, 2007

FOR KAILY

KAILY'S ANGEL


ON SEVEN EIGHT O SEVEN
KAILY'S ANGEL RECIEVED HIS WINGS
AS HE WAS WELCOMED IN TO HEAVEN
WHERE THE HALLOWED ANGELS SING

YOU MAY NOT HEAR OR SEE HIM
AS HE WALKS ALONG WITH YOU
BUT THE WARMNESS THAT YOU FEEL INSIDE
WILL TELL YOU THIS IS TRUE

HE'LL BE THERE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
AS YOU BLOW OUT THE CANDLES ON YOUR CAKE
HE'LL BE YOUR PERSONEL LIFEGAURD
AS YOU TAKE A SWIM IN THE LAKE

HE'LL BE THE ONE HOLDING YOU UPRIGHT
THE FIRST TIME YOU RIDE YOUR BIKE
HE'LL BE THE ONE HELPING YOU DECIDE
WHICH PIZZA YOU MIGHT LIKE

IN SCHOOL HE'LL HELP YOU CONCENTRATE
SO THAT YOU MIGHT GET GOOD GRADES
IN HOPES YOU'LL GO TO MICHIGAN
AND WEAR THE BLUE AND MAIZE

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY HE'LL SHED SOME TEARS
WHILE REMINICING ABOUT THOSE TOO FEW YEARS
HOW HE'D HUG AND KISS YOU
WHEN YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL
AND THAT DAY IN YOUR PRETTY PINK DRESS
AS HE WATCHED YOU TWIRL

ON SEVEN EIGHT O SEVEN
THE DAY KAILY'S ANGEL GOT HIS WINGS
HE GLADLY ACCEPTED HIS NEW DUTIES
NO MATTER WHAT THAT THEY MAY BRING

HE MAY NOT BE WEARING
THE SAME BADGE UPON HIS CHEST
BUT IF YOU ASK HIM
I'M SURE HE'LL TELL YOU

THIS IS THE JOB THAT I LOVE THE BEST

CGS 7-17-07

CGS
GRAND RAPIDS CITIZEN

July 21, 2007

I cannot thank you enough for your service. Your selfless act will never be forgotten.

Intern David Price #711
Grand Rapids Police Department

July 20, 2007

May God bless Officer Kozminski's three-year-old daughter, parents, and six siblings. In the words of President Lincoln to the mother of a fallen soldier: "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

July 20, 2007

I never met you, brother, but I wish I had. I'll see you later. Rest in peace.

Officer Justin Beck
CCPD

July 20, 2007

#89

Let your bravery be a reminder to us all that life is precious. My prayers go out to you and your family. Your heroism will be remembered. God speed.

Officer #5
Shelby Police Department

July 20, 2007

Letter From Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author Unknown

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