Ofc & LCpl Andrew W. Nowacki, Grand River P.D. (GRPD), U.S.M.C, born March 29, 1980, was killed in action on February 26, 2005. Before the military, Nowacki joined the GRPD, serving as a Patrolman and Ready Response Team member. In the Corps, he was a Motor Transport Operator with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in Iraq. While on patrol, he passed away when his vehicle was struck by an IED. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and has a scholarship fund and a post office named in his honor. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!