Officer Down Memorial Page

Once again, I am here visiting your memorial page and thinking of your son Randy. A friend of his was killed this past weekend, very similar circumstances to what happened to you. Please watch over your sons (I believe you have two sons who are in law enforcement) - and guide them to safety throughout their shifts. My heart is breaking that Randy lost a father, and now a friend so many years later.

May God watch over them, and all on the thin blue line. Be safe always.

Joanie / Michigan
April 25, 2011

Sir, Thank you for your service to Lane County. I grew up there, and did not know your story until many years later, after mr. Bowles, the coward, had taken the City and County that I loved on yet another terrible trip. I wish only that you could have been alive to know that he took his own life, a craven hiding in a wheat field. Your death was not in vain, you died doing what all men should do, oppose evil. I thank you, and your family for your great sacrifice, and I pray that my service will in some small way reflect well on heroes like you.

G. A. Redman
Polk County Sheriff's Office
May 10, 2008

Just stopped by to pay my respects and let your family, especially Randy, know that you continue to remain in our thoughts! Happy holidays to those you left behind. It has been many years since you lost your life in the line of duty, but you are still missed, for sure. God bless, and rest peacefully!

Joanie
December 4, 2005

While doing some research for the ODMP, I made some phone calls and ironically, one person I spoke to was your son, Randy. There's no question in my mind - you are watching down on him, keeping him safe and are undoubtedly very proud of him. Stay safe, Randy!

Up North Michigan
August 23, 2005

I just read this story in a true crime book. What a tragedy, one that didn't have to happen. Hopefully, your family is comforted in a small way by the fact that you have not been forgotten.

July 30, 2004