Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service brother. You will not be forgoten.

Patrolman Daniel Jonoshies # 68
Highland Park Police Department

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski, I thank you for your dedication and years of service, you are indeed a hero. My prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time. One day your daughter will truly understand what a hero her daddy was(is).

Rest in peace now my brother, we'll handle the rest of the watch from here. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

Sgt. Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo, Ohio)

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski,

My family and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to another hero. Like too many other heroes, you left us entirely too soon. We thank you for your bravery, your honesty and your integrity. More importantly we thank you for the sacrifices you made in selflessly serving our community. Only those of us who have served fully understand the sacrifices we make to protect our families, friends, and fellow citizens. By and large these sacrifices pale in comparison to your ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers. Rest is peace hero, your watch is over...we will take the watch from here.

Final Inspection

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 a badge
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 to steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've cried unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had to 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."

Peacekeeper, Master Security Policeman
SMSgt, USAF (Ret)

July 8, 2007

Thank You Officer Kozminski for your ultimate sacrifice to our community. Your professionalism and courtesy will be surely missed in the business community.

M Miller
Business

July 8, 2007

RIP BROTHER. BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

TROOPER
DELAWARE STATE POLICE

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother

Patrolman
Brush Colorado PD

July 8, 2007

Such a tragedy, and such a waste of a young life. Yet another fine officer falls foul of a low life bum.
My heart goes out to Officer Kozminski's little girl, and parents. I will say a prayer for you.
God bless Bobby, rest easy bro.

Constable
Northumbria Police, England.

July 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kozminski Family. You make all those who wear the badge very proud.

Deputy Kelly VandenBerg
Kent County Sheriff Department

July 8, 2007

Thanks for doing the best that you could, sometimes the odds are just stacked against us. Rest in peace.

Detective Greg Holloway (ret.)
Fairfax County Police, Fairfax Va.

July 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Bobby.

Jaclyn Amante Smith
Friend

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace, office Kosminski. You will be remembered by many and will shine as a star on the heavens of heros.
My sincere condolences to the family, friends and brothers at the loss of their loved one. May God bless you and give you peace in the knowledge, that Officer Kosminski is in a better world.
Sincerely
Elfriede Hall
Widow of slain Sheriff Boyd L. Hall - Teton Countty, Wyoming

MRS. ELFRIEDE HALL
WIDOW OF SHERIFF BOYD HALL

July 8, 2007

Rest In Peace brother officer. We'll take the watch from here. My condolences to your family and fellow officers.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

July 8, 2007

On behalf of all of the 911 Dispatchers here in St Joseph County. There is no greater honor than to be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect the people of a community in need. We bow our heads, and take a moment of silence, in your honor, Officer Kozminski. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family members and friends of Officer Kozminski, as well as all of the officers of the Grand Rapids Police Department. God Bless.

Joshua Shook
St Joseph County - MI 911 Dispatch

July 8, 2007

We would like the family, friends, & brothers in blue of this courageous officer to know that our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We hope you all know how much we appreciate you and are very of you all. God bless.
Marc & Kathy Bush

just a grateful area resident

July 8, 2007

To Officer Kozminski's little girl, may you grow up to know that your daddy is a HERO who will not be forgotten, and know that he is with you always in all that you do. To his parents, family, friends and coworkers may God be with you and guide you all through these troubled times. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

July 8, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Robert (Bobby) Kozminski. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

July 8, 2007

Bobby, I heard many Great things about you from your brothers in Blue. May you rest in Peace, and we thank you for your Bravery and Honor to this career. You will be deeply missed but never Forgotten.

Officer Adam Sokolove
Holland Police Department

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you won't be forgotten.

A.R. WHITE #3568
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TX

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your brothers and sisters will never forget you!

Police Officer M. LaFramboise #1270
Independence Mo. Police Department

July 8, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

July 8, 2007

Another very sad story, and my prayers go out to the family and friends of Office Kozminski. Never let your hero's memory fade.
Rest-In-Peace, brother.

Investigator Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee (FL) Police Dept

July 8, 2007

My heart just sank when I read about this brave young Officer Kozminski being killed in the line of duty. This is happening too many times across our Country. I live in NYS where there has been 14 Law Enforcement Officers killed within the past 18 months while performing their duties. NYS still has not passed the Death Penalty for the criminals that take the lives of our Law Enforcement Officers. I just wanted the family and loved ones of Officer Kozminski to know there is someone in New York State that shares your grief even though I was never fortunate enough to meet and know Officer Kozminski. May the Good Lord watch over the Kozminski family and give them the strength to carry on Bobby's memory.

Nana Murphy
A concerned Grandmother of 9

July 8, 2007

Good bye my brother, may your soul rest in peace in heaven, and may your family be comforted in these sorrowful times. You will never be forgotten,your duty day is done,but the baton is handed off to those that will continue to keep our city safe.

District 5 Trustee
Michigan Fraternal Order Of Police

Patrolman (Ret) Paul Haring
Grand Rapids Police Dept.1967-1998

July 8, 2007

This situation bears too much resemblance to the death of Officer Makowski of Dearborn Heights last year. Rest in peace sweet angel in blue...your end of watch has come...rest in peace sweet angel in blue...your loved ones and friends will carry on. Rest in peace sweet angel in blue...enjoy the heavens above.

Tina
An Officer's Daughter

July 8, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Kozminski family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of hurt. Dear Lord, please watch over the daughter of this fine young Officer and keep her safe. Rest in peace Officer Kozminski.

Lt. Kyle True
Newmarket, NH Police Department

July 8, 2007