Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the men and women of the Airport Police, RIP Bobby and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of mourning. God bless the Grand Rapids Police Department and all our brothers and sisters in Blue.

Sgt. Brian Petroski
Wayne County Airport PD

July 16, 2007

a son, a brother, a father, a police officer....to be missed by all. this tragic loss has affected the whole community. i am grateful to have known you and will never forget you and how you served your city. thanks, koz.

anne j
kent co jail clerk

July 16, 2007

God bless you, another hero gone too soon. Rest in peace may god watch over your family in their time of need.

PO
NYPD

July 16, 2007

Godspeed brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Deputy Shawn Brimmer
Osceola County, MI Sheriff's Office

July 16, 2007

May the perpetual light shine upon you, sir.

DEPUTY
IOWA

July 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Kozminski. May God comfort you all. He paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all. Another Hero taken too soon.
God Bless his family. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

July 16, 2007

On behalf of the Ormond Beach PD in Ormond Beach, Florida we say thank you to Officer Kozminski. May he never be forgotten and rest in peace and deepest prayers to his fellow officers and family.

Det. Tom Larsen
Ormond Beach Police Dept.

July 16, 2007

To my brother in blue,

Rest in peace my brother. I am proud of the out pouring of support offered by the city you served. The folks lined up along the streets with the signs and salutes gave me hope that there really are people who care about what we do. Though I never knew you, it is an honor to serve in the same brotherhood as you.

To my brothers and sisters with the GRPD, my sincere condolences to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.

Godspeed my brother.

Det Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police, MI

July 16, 2007

Officer Kozminski,
You are in our prayers everyday, thank you for helping Grand Rapids and doing the hardest job, we miss you and love you.

From:Kaelie and Anna (daughters of MOM & DAD Police Officers)

July 16, 2007

Session 43 Mourns your loss and will not forget our brother.

Zone Five Police Academy
Schenectady, N.Y.

July 16, 2007

I do ot know the deceased, but as a friend of several police officers in my State of New Jersey, my heart goes out to him and his family for the dangerous work that all law enforcement have to deal with everytime they report for duty. I have been in the Emergency Services field for close to 20 years now and I have seen some things, but when a fellow EMS worker, Firefighter, and especially a police officer are hurt or worse killed in the line of duty, it devastates us.

Thank toy for giving me an opportunity to share with you in this very trying time of your lives

Take Care and God Bless all of you,

Teri Aparin
Hamilton, NJ

Teri Aparin
Friend Of Josh Groban member

July 16, 2007

Thank you for honoring the badge and your exceptional duty of service. Your life and legacy will forever live on. You are a true hero.

Deputy Megan Bearder
Allegan County Sheriff

July 16, 2007

Bob,

I chatted with you online a few times with Sobie while waiting for Taz. Though I am here in California, you touched my life in a way that very few can. The one thing I will remember about you most is your sense of humor. I will keep your family and team in my prayers. You left behind a lot of people who's lives you touched in a positive way and we will all miss your lively personality. Thank you for serving! Thank you to all our police officers, military men and women, and firefighters. You give selflessly and expect nothing in return... THANK YOU ALL!

Toni

July 16, 2007

My heart goes out to the friends and family. Words cannot describe how much I know it hurts. God bless all of you.

Friend

July 16, 2007

I have been praying for Ofc. Bob Kozminski, his family, and the entire Grand Rapids Police Department. As a Grand Rapids native it broke my heart when I heard the news. I know we have all had are run-ins with law enforcement, it takes a special person to put on the uniform and badge everyday knowing that your life is on the line, knowing that you may not come home at the end of your shift. Ofc. Kozminski is a hero, not by choice, not by chance, but by purpose. All of us who wear the badge know the risks we take. It hard for people to understand the strong bond of brotherhood that is felt by every law enforcement officer across the country, but everyday a brother or sister is killed in the line of duty, a little bit of us die too.

We can take solice in the fact that Ofc. Kozminski died doing what he loved to, and what he chose to do. Brother you served with pride, honor, and conviction believing what you did everday truely did make a difference. You answered your call of duty, and paid the ultimate price.

Brother I promise you tomorrow when I put on my uniform I will serve with the same amount of pride and integrity that did. God Bless you, and rest in peace brother.

Ofc. Jason Burns
Davie FL Police Dept.

July 15, 2007

Our family grieves with Officer Kozminski's daughter, parents, siblings, fellow officers, and the community of Grand Rapids.

Bobby, you will not be forgotten; rest in peace, sir.

Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio, P.D., EOW 05/14/1966

July 15, 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, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was 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 just too 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 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 your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Patrol D.G
Southgate Police MI

July 15, 2007

Koz,

It was just a week ago that you, Joe, and I were laughing about a funny incident that happened at work. I will never forget that night we had the chance to laugh together. You will never be forgotten.

Matt

Ofc. Matthew Dwyer
GRPD-Fellow Officer

July 15, 2007

On behalf of the Van Buren Co. Sheriff's Dept Victim Service Unit,we send our deepest sympathy to the families of Officer Robert Kozminski,our unit was designed to help families of violent crimes including domestic violence and or murder, our thoughts and prayers will continue even after many have left your side.Although we are not in Kent Co. we are available to anyone who may need resources other than what you may aready have access to, we do have a web site that may help you understand our unit, it's www.vsu.org.The cooridator is Heather Barr and we are supervised by Sheriff Dale Gribler,if ever we can help we are here. Thank you for allowing Bobby to serve his commuity and love the people in it he was truley a giant amoung men.

Advocate,Kimber Valentine
Van Buren Co. Sheriff's Dept. Victim Service Unit

July 15, 2007

"On July 8, 2007, Officer Robert Kozminski answered his final call. Officer Kozminski was shot and killed while responding to a felonious domestic assault. There is no greater hero than a man who lays down his life for another. Grand Rapids Police badge no. 89 is 10-42. Thank you, Koz, and God bless."

July 15, 2007

I still don't know what to say when the guys come in for coffee. I didn't know you that well, but I knew you just the same. I hope that you are watching from up above and maybe one day, we can smile and joke around like we used to over bad ER coffee and "prison cookies." I miss you Koz.

July 15, 2007

Officer Kozminski, your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

To your family, friends, and co-workers: You are all in my prayers.

Godspeed brother, you will never walk alone

Communications Corporal Jason E. Higdon
Floyd County (IN) Police Department

July 15, 2007

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department we send our deepest sympathies. Officer Kozminski's actions are the true definition of bravery. He proved his committment to the oath he took and we all thank him for that. His loss leaves a deep void with his fellow brothers and sisters in blue.

To his family, you most important to him and he will continue to look out for you from above. May God Bless you and the members of the Grand Rapids Police Department.

This tradegy is especially personal to me as I have many ties to Grand Rapids. The members of my squad and I will honor Officer Kozminshi by a moment of silence in Roll Call. God Bless.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

July 15, 2007

Thank you so much for letting us be a part of the funeral services. I was so touched by the ceremonies and the outpouring of love and respect for your son. He deserved it all and more! You and your family deserve to feel such pride in him! I wish you much love and healing through your time of such great sorrow .

Laurie
citizen

July 15, 2007

GO BLESS YOU BOBBY, RIP. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE KOZMINSKI FAMILY AND GRAND RAPIDS PD AS YOU MOURN THE LOSS OF THIS YOUNG OFFICER.

PO
CHICAGO PD 011

July 15, 2007