Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Bob Kozminski. May God bless you and be with you through this very tough time.
Rest in Peace Bob, you truely are a "Hero".

Bob & Paula Norris
Citizen

July 10, 2007

We live in a world gone mad. Police officers go to work every day knowing this sort of thing can happen. Where would we be without the dedicated law enforcement officers who hit the streets every day and night. RIP.

Det Ron Miller (ret)
Burbank, CA, PD

July 10, 2007

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into
his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and
said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this
one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this
order?


A police officer has to be able to run five miles
through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes
the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle
his uniform.


"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day
on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night,
canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in
court the next day.


"He has to be in top physical condition at all times,
running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he
has to have six pairs of hands."


The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs
of hands... no way."


"It's not the hands that are causing me problems,"
said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an
officer has to have."


"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.


The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in
a pocket before he asks, "May I see what's in there,
sir?" (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken
that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side
of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair
of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a
bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am,
when he knows it isn't so."


"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and
work on this tomorrow."


"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that
can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without
incident and feed a family of five on a civil service
paycheck."


The angel circled the model of the peace officer very
slowly, "Can it think?" she asked.


"You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the
elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings
in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest
a gang member on the street in less time than it takes
five learned judges to debate the legality of the
stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor.


This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He
can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a
confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder
victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how
law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of
criminal suspects."


Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across
the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she
pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put
too much into this model."


"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."


"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.


"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades,
for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the
American flag, for justice."


"You're a genius," said the angel.


The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he
said.


Anonymous

Michael Kniaz
Retired Detroit Police Dept.

July 10, 2007

Officer Kozminski, you are a true hero. I worked a municipal PD for several years and one of my biggest fears was being ambushed. You did not die in vain. Only those of us that have walked in your shoes know how it feels to walk into the unknown. You died a real hero in the eyes of all the law abiding citizens that didn't have the nerve to walk into that dark backyard, just so that you could protect them from what happened to you. God Bless you brother, rest in God's arms until we meet in that great precinct in the hereafter.

Retired Major Dennis Wooten
Huntsville Police Department, AL

July 10, 2007

Bobby,
You will be greatly missed by all, especially those that knew you. The shift change locker room banter and occassional chuckle won't quite be the same without you quietly changing after a long night.

I know that you will closely watch over the rest of your team as they carry on with the work that you loved.

God bless you and your family, you are finally safe.

Ofc. Robert Mercier

Ofc. Robert Mercier
Grand Rapids Police Dept.

July 10, 2007

We miss you, Koz.

I wish there was more we could have done for you that night. I will never forget them calling for you over and over on the radio. I couldn't get there fast enough and for that, I'm sorry.

It still doesn't seem real. I don't know if it ever will.

Officer Jeremy Wortz
Grand Rapids Police Dept.

July 10, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Fairfax (VA) Police Department

July 10, 2007

A COWARD LYING IN WAIT FOR A YOUNG MAN DOING HIS JOB, PROVIDING FOR HIS FAMILY, MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE FOR ALL OF US TO LIVE IN. GOD BLESS OFFICER KOZMINSKI, HIS FAMILY AND THE GRAND RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT. NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 10, 2007

Somebod killed a Policeman today and a part of America died. A piece of our country he swore to protect will be burried at his side. The beat he walked was a batlefield too. Just as if he had gone off to war. Though the flag of our nation won't fly t half mast. The suspect who shot him will stand up in court. With counsel demanding his rights. While a young widowed mother must work for her kids.
This is not the full poem and the Author is "unknown" God Bless you adn may you walk among the angels in heaven because you served your time in hell.

Deputy J. Bowie
Oakland County Sheriff

July 10, 2007

Brother, rest now with the knowledge that your heroic sacrifice was not in vain, and that your brothers in Law Enforcement will see to it that your family is cared for, your name not forgotten.

Deputy Jeffrey C. J. Jones
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

July 10, 2007

Rest in Peace Officer Kozminski. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your department and family. You will be greatly missed.

Mandy, EMT
Proffesional Med Team Ambulance

July 10, 2007

It is with great sorrow that I have to write this letter, for there have been too many in my 33 years of active duty. Please express my deepest sorrow and condolunces too the family and the GRPD for there loss. W.J.Fletcher

Deputy Wm J. Fletcher (Ret)
Allegan County Sheriffs Dept

July 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with all my brothers and sisters at this time. With recent events it makes one think twice about the situations we put ourselves in everyday we put the uniform on. Thank you Officer Kozminski for reminding us how precious life is. Your services will never be forgotten. God Bless your family.

Ofc. R.McDuffee
Zeeland Police Department

July 10, 2007

You were my partner, you were my friend, you were my brother. You are gone now and so to is a big part of me. I love you bro' and I'm gonna miss you.

Trigg

Ofc. Trigg
Grand Rapids P.D.

July 10, 2007

I am very sorry that this tradgedy has happened to you and your family,although i did not get a chance to meet you , i know i will someday.It seems to me that all of us Kozminski share the same thing , a nickname of "Koz" wich I am very proud to have.Reading some of the comments from other people make me realize that there are people out there that really care.To his "family" and all that were close to Bobby ,my family and i want to tell you that our hearts and prayers are always with you, and that He will never be forgotten!Rest in Peace"Koz"

kimara kozminski
cousin

July 10, 2007

"No greater love hath a man then he lay down his life for another". Your selfless service and sacrifice is an example to all. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Lt. John Markey
Farmington Hills P.D., Michigan

July 10, 2007

God Bless this family and especially Officer Kozminski's daughter, may she know that her father is a true hero. They do not come any better. My father was a policeman for 30 years and everyday we worried about this. God will bless and take care of all of you believe that. I will pray for your family for a long time to come. Time is the only thing that will heal the wounds. Keep his memory alive for his daughter and kiss and hug her everyday... for her daddy. God Bless You all

July 10, 2007

Rest in peace brother. My thought's and prayers are with you, your family and the entire GRPD family during this difficult time.

Officer Joe Drelles
Tempe PD, Arizona / Former GRPD Intern

July 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathy is with your agency and the family of Officer Kozminski.

Members of the Slidell Police Department

Kay Schewe, Secretary to the Chief
Slidell Police Department

July 10, 2007

To the family left behind and to the employees of the Grand Rapids Police Department in Michigan, May God bless and strengthen you all during this very difficult time. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Chaplain David Copeland
White County Sheriff's Dept. Arkansas

July 10, 2007

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free!
I'm following the path God laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day ,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way.
I found the peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remenbered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh , a kiss.
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tommorrow.
My lifes been full I savored much. Good
friends, good times, a loved's ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee.
God wanted me now. He set me Free!

Melissa Pressley Helms
Copyright ©2007 Melissa Pressley Helms

I will pray for you and the family every night. My thoughts are with you. I know what it is like to lose a loved one. If you will please send me a email so i know you got this. my email address is frnd4lif2000@yahoo.com
thank you and God Bless You.. Melissa Helms from North Carolina .

Melissa Just a simple person
Just a simple person

July 10, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Kozminski family, his daughter, girlfriend, and the entire GRPD. It is tragic to lose someone in the line of duty, doing what they loved. Please know that his memory will remain alive in those whose lives he touched, and others, like myself, who can relate to the pain being felt. I hope Officer Kozminski finds Kevin in heaven so those they left behind can be watched over...Rest In Peace.

Jennifer Bareno
Close Friend of Trooper Kevin Marshall EOW 7/7/03

July 10, 2007

My prayers for strength and peace go out to Officer Kozminski's family and friends.

Thank God for the men and women who risk their lives day in and day out so that we may live and enjoy time with our family more peacefully in our neighborhoods. It is these men and women who are there when we are in desperate need for protection. It is these men and women who show up when we call 911. It is these men and women who are the REAL heroes in our world.

God's Blessing and protection to all who are still on their watch.

Thank you....

Kim Carson

July 10, 2007

At a time like this I find myself struck with one thought? Why the heck didn't I stay more in touch with that guy? I think Koz and I played basketball on our lunch hour every day for years back in HS. He was one of the nicest guys I knew. Nobody ever had a bad word to say about him.

Kailey, your daddy was an awesome guy. He had the best laugh you can imagine. Of course, you know this, but I'll be remembering it with you 'kay? God bless you sweetheart

Andy Fochtman
High School Friend

July 10, 2007

To the family of Officer Kozminski our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We always ask why when something like this happens. We never know the real answer.
Just know that we as a law enforcement community are hear for you. We all lost a brother when Bobby died.
After September 11th, 2001 I heard a saying "God has one hell of a Police force now" Bobby has now joined that force.
Rest in Peace

Sergeant Christopher DiToro
NYPD

July 10, 2007