Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is hard to believe that 24 years have passed. Simply put, I miss you Pops. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and wish we could just sit and have a chat. I miss our talks, your smile, sense of humor, polish jokes, and your amazing hamburgers. You will forever and always be my hero!
I carry your heart in my heart, always.

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

September 5, 2015

Leonard, it's been 24 years since you left us. You are remembered every day my friend!

Bill Noe
Phoenix PD

September 4, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Kolodziej. What an amazing family you have. Reading your reflections from family and coworkers leaves no doubt that you were an amazing husband, father, partner and friend to many. A real Hero.

Steve Van Slyke, retired K9 Officer
El Cajon Police Department

September 4, 2015

I don't believe it gets easier with time. I think I have managed to find some peace in knowing that you are fine. I believe your spirit was swept out of the chaos of those last minutes and straight away to Valhalla. I love and miss you every day. Keep our son close.

Bobbe Kolodziej
Wife

September 4, 2015

Happy Belly Button Day Pops! I often wonder what you would look like and how life would be if you were here in the physical world. Today you would be 67... in some ways it seems like it has been a lifetime and in others it feels like yesterday since you were taken from us. I love and miss you so much. I carry your heart in my heart, always!

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

April 3, 2015

I miss you so much. I wish you were here to help me through this day. I love you. Keep Marty close.

Bobbe

October 25, 2014

Twenty-three years have gone since that horrible day. I miss you. We should have had the chance to grow old together. I miss holding your hand. Keep Marty close. I love you both. XOXOXO

Bobbe
Wife

September 4, 2014

Hey Pops,
I can't believe it has been 23 years; seems like an entire lifetime ago. I was just a kid and now I am only four short years away from the age you were when we lost you. There has been so much I wish I could share with you. Your memory is carried in the hearts of others. The names of your old friends resonate stories of the past that I remember hearing as a kid (like the one from Tom above). This day seems to be more difficult now that Marty is gone too. I love and miss you both so much. I carry your heart in my heart, always!

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

September 4, 2014

Hey Buddy, I can't believe it has been this many years I have retired as well as the rest of the old squad. Still remember the briefing were you threw the knive at the "Duyc" Danny Cole and it stuck in the sliding door as he was closing it and that turd reserver officer in our briefing that snitched you guys. Can't forget the day at the river and that ranger wanted to put our wives in jail for trespassing and we went to Federal Court and won That Attorney you got for us only wanted a 6 pack of beer for his services. Len we had some Great times working together

Tom Yarbrough Ret. Det #2455
Phoenix Police Dept

August 28, 2014

I remember being the desk aide working the desk at Squaw Peak on 3rd shift and Officer Kolodziej bringing in his off duty radio on his way home. He always had on a plaid flannel type shirt to cover his police uniform. He worked off duty jobs to make ends meet like so many officers do. I have thought about him many times over the years. He was a dedicated police officer and family man. Always spoke proudly of his children. The world lost a good man when he was gunned down. RIP Officer Kolodziej!

E. Scott, retired dispatcher
Phx PD

May 9, 2014

Happy Belly Button Day Pops! Today you would have been 66 years old. It was one year ago today that Marty and I spoke for the last time. Words can't begin to describe how much I miss you both. I feel your's and Marty's presence everyday and carry your heart in my heart always! I love you both so much!

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

May 4, 2014

All of these years gone by alone. As many as we were together. The sorrow continues forever. It comes in waves of more intense or less. Never no sorrow. I find peace in believing that you are free of all of the weight of Earthly concerns. Hold Marty close. I love you.

Bobbe Kolodziej

April 3, 2014

Happy Belly Button Day Pops! Today you would have been 66 years old. It was one year ago today that Marty and I spoke for the last time. Words can't begin to describe how much I miss you both. I feel your's and Marty's presence everyday and carry your heart in my heart always! I love you both so much!

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

April 3, 2014

I miss you every day. I still look every time I see a Phoenix car. I know in my brain that it can't be you but my heart still leaps. I hope you are with our son. Please know how much you are loved.xo

Bobbe Kolodziej
Wife

September 5, 2013

I miss you every day. I still look every time I see a Phoenix car. I know in my brain that it can't be you but my heart still leaps. I hope you are with our son. Please know how much you are loved.xo

Bobbe Kolodziej
Wife

September 4, 2013

May you ALWAYS rest in Peace Lenny....It was an HONOR standing guard at your side at the hospital behind those closed curtains....You will always be on my mind and in my heart....

Katherine (Kathi) Ford~~Retired
Phoenix Police Department

September 4, 2013

To the family of Officer Kolodziej-

On this day your family in blue remembers the sacrifice that Officer Kolodziej made. While he is gone he will never be forgotten.

Signed-

Wife of a Phoenix Police Officer

Wife of a Phoenix Police Officer

September 4, 2013

Hey Pops,
I know I say this every year and every year it is the truth... I can't believe it has been 22 years today since we lost you. The pain never goes away it just gets easier to deal with. This year is particularly difficult because we don't have Marty here to share stories with. Please watch over him. I miss you both more than you will every know; the pain in my heart is unwavering. I love you both so much!

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

September 4, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over them. You have not been forgotten.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Taken from a Headstone in Ireland.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 4, 2013

Hey Pops!
Happy Father's Day! I love and miss you so much. I miss all of the fun things we used to do but have wonderful memories. Please keep Marty close as he too is greatly missed. We all love you both so much!

Kate Kolodziej
Daughter

June 17, 2013

My Darling, I know you were there to hold Marty in your arms that horrible day that he passed. I knew that you and Uncle John would carry him who else would be strong enough? I know he felt your presence and felt safe. I miss him so. I hope you are both soaring above, free of the weight of life.
Love you forever.

Bobbe Kolodziej
Phoenix

May 21, 2013

Hey Pop!
Today is your birthday; you would have been 65. Hard to think that much time has gone by. I carry your wisdom with me everyday, your courage on my shoulders and I carry your heart in my heart always! Happy Belly Button Day Pop!
I love you so much and miss you everyday.

Kate Kolodziej-Delafield
Daughter

April 3, 2013

Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Officer Lawson
Casa Grande P.D.

September 6, 2012

Hey Pops,
I can't believe that we are already 21 years without you. No amount of time will ever heal our wounds. I miss you more now than ever and wish that we could get back the time that was stolen from us. You will always be my hero. Love and missing you always!

Kate Kolodziej
Daughter

September 4, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 6, 2012