Officer Down Memorial Page

R. I. P. Sir.............

K. BROOKS
HOUSTON PD
February 7, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fourth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your family for sharingi in their reflections their devotion to you.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 7, 2012

Today marks the 4th Anniversary of your tragic death. You are forever in everyone's hearts Officer Simmons. May your family be embraced by our dear Lord's love, and may they be blessed with continued strength.

Gone but not forgotten.

Officer Garcia
LAPD
February 7, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called son's of God" You are not forgotten...Rest in Peace 41D.

Johnny Garcia, P2
February 7, 2012

I have been thinking about Randy lately as he use to come into our center and answer calls on our Suicide Prevention Center phone line. I still remember the last time I saw him walking into our office. He was always so kind to our hopeless and helpless callers, speaking to them in such a compassionate and gentle way. I miss your sweet sweet ways Randy.

Barbara H.
Suicide Prevention Center Supervisor
December 19, 2011

A real hero who was actively protecting the citizens of Los Angeles. You are the true inspiration to us all to become better police officers and human beings. You are still motivating all of us to do the right thing all of the time. You are the leader. Thank you. Rest in Peace.

A Sergeant
LAPD
July 22, 2011

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

RIP

Officer Lisa Rebar
LAPD-Topanga Division
June 4, 2011

Rest in Peace, Officer Simmons. Your sacrafice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
May 22, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN BLUE. THREE YEARS GONE BUT YOU ARE IN EVERYONE'S HEARTS.

Officer Garcia
LAPD
February 10, 2011

You are not forgotten my brother. RIP.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 7, 2011

Randy, I never knew you. Your death was shocking to us all. I was working a task force in West Valley the night of your shooting. My partner and I kept up on the series of 911 calls that were coming from the hostage stand off. The calls were so crazy it almost sounded as if the whole situation was a hoax. Sadly it wasn't. My partner and I responded to the help call after you had been shot. There were plenty of other officers at the scene and it appeared that there were no officers to guide the two RAs to the hospital. We took care of that and guided the RAs to Northridge Hospital. I will never forget those few miles and the hours after at the hospital. We stood guard at the hospital that night, and it was the longest hours of my life and really brought me back to my childhood when two detectives came to my door and spoke to my mother when I was 4. I knew what it meant back then, and I knew that your family was getting the same notification. I met several of your family members that night as they arrived at the hospital. It was not my job to advise them of your condition, but it tore me up inside knowing what the reality was. I still have the announcement from your funeral in my locker and look at it everyday as I prepare for work. RIP brother, you are missed.

Ryan Verna
Son of Paul Verna LAPD (EOW 6-2-83)

Detective Ryan Verna
LAPD
November 2, 2010

Was at EP last month saw how much your spirit lives on. You are an inspiration to those who never even met you. Thank You.

Sgt. E. Wallace
Lafayette PD/LAPD 10-88
September 8, 2010

R.I.P Brother Randal.

I will never forget the day I stood on the corner of La Brea and Slauson waiting for you to come by, so that I can salute you.

I hope that a young man will give me the same respect I gave you,if I ever die in the line of duty when I become sworn.

OFC. Khalfani
LASD
June 13, 2010

Officer Simmons - You were the first to fall after I walked away from LAPD in Oct. 2007, after 30 years. I still get the L.A. news via the internet here in Colorado. I remembered you. I know people who knew you. I did my best to hear them out, and to offer words of comfort...from 1000 miles away. I grieved your loss.

From my CNT training I know you were pulled off the containment to become a negotiator with the "Rainbow Man" when he took his hostage at the hotel near LAX. You helped save the life of his hostage, through your words and your vast knowledge of Scripture. Our heavenly Father, surely, had no better modern-day earthly representative than you, Sir.

I hope that that God, your SWAT/Metro brothers & sisters, the Department, and the City never fail in their support of your surviving family.

Thanks for your service to the people of Los Angeles. May God, too, grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)
April 20, 2010

For Police Officer Randal D. (Randy) Simmons:

Not too many law officers stand taller than Randy. He is the epitomy of what courage and bravery is when it comes to policing the vermin and the scum that inhabits our streets. The battle against drugs, and the misery it brings, is on-going and requires fortitude and commitment beyond all description. Randy, regretfully, has demonstrated for all of us what we all must be ready to sacrifice for a better life for our children.

We pray for his family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. We pray they are reaching-out for one another the moment help is needed.

I am proud to render Officer Randy Simmons a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police
April 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 8, 2010

Hi, Bro

This weekend marks two years since that fateful night. Your Photograph generated much discussion upon my Face book (FB) Site. Several within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Family have used Your Photographs as Their FB Default Photograph.

However, after receiving comments from Folks around the world, it is quite obvious that You are missed by far more than those of us from within the LAPD Family.

Perhaps, this will be the Year that I can finally find the Strength to visit Your Grave Site....(Sigh)

Michael B. Parlor
February 8, 2010

Rest in Peace, Officer Simmons. Godspeed to you!

Captain Cedric Raymond
NYPD
February 7, 2010

His ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten by the law enforcement family. May the Lord continue to comfort all who mourn his tragic loss.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEOs
February 7, 2010

Randy,
It saddens me to think of your family without you for another Christmas. I know you remain with them in their hearts and in the way they lead their lives. You affected so many that way.

For all the years we played as DB's on the LAPD Centurions, the time working together in 77th, the friendship, fellowship and respect you gave, I thank you.

For the laughs: at Miramar Naval Base spraying random teammates with fire hydrants we "borrowed" from the BOQ's while training there; the time I drove you home from the hospital after your SE Vice shooting. I hit a abandoned spare tire on the fwy with my little VW Bug. After we finished yelling and bouncing around from lane to lane and came to rest on the side of the freeway you looked at me, your ankle still heavily bandaged and deadpanned, "I think I'll walk home from here."
For the support you gave me at Scripts Hospital while Lou was lying in that bed. We hadn't seen each other in years yet it felt just as it always did.
And finally, for the last words you ever spoke to me during our last phone call, "I pray for you every week Leonard." Thank you. I pray for you and your family, Peace to you and them.

Police Officer III Leonard Mora
LAPD
December 29, 2009

Just had the pleasure of watching your son speak. He related his love of the Lord, and commitment to success. He is a genuinely remarkable young man. You and your wife have raised an exceptional young man. I know the pride you must have as you watch him mature and grow. Hope you have had the pleasure of meeting my friends who share their place in heaven with you. God Bless the Peacemaker's for they shall inherit all of the Lords blessings!

Captain Tim Foppiano
SBCoFD
November 22, 2009

I played f/ball against Randy and he is a true gentleman. I admired his physical attitude and the way he carrird himself on/off the field.
One SUPER guy

Kenny B
Phoenix P D / Friend
October 28, 2009

A Special Thank You to all of the USMC, LAPD, LASD, and Good Folks of Southern California, who came out today to Remember Randi Simmons LAPD(RIP)....(Yes, I Admit It - I Cried)

Michael B. Parlor
October 17, 2009

Your missed everyday brother.I praise you in my lectures and keep you in my prayers and thoughts everyday. Knowing the job that you did for our city and it's citizens has a special place im my heart and my families. Everyday im in the Elysian Park gym reminds me of what a great man you were. Miss you brother.

J.G. PIII
LAPD EP TACTICS
June 6, 2009

What an honor. I saw on the news that the swat team was running Baker to Vegas in full tacital gear in your honor.

Rest in peace sir!! Thanks for your service.

kathy
RSO
March 18, 2009