 | Police Officer Randal D. (Randy) Simmons
Los Angeles Police Department
California
Thursday, February 7, 2008 |
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
2009-11-22
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
2009-10-28
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
2009-10-17
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
2009-06-06
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
2009-03-18
Thank You Officer Simmons for service. You may be gone but you we will never forget you. Gods Speed brother. Deputy Scott Hinson
Tangiaphoa Parish Sheriffs Office Louisiana
2009-03-17
Tragedy and tears seem to be all on this site at the first glance, but when you look deeper you see heroism, love, and sacrifice. Truly you and your fellow officers are the salt of the earth. God bless, and may you know that your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks EOW 9-20-08 K.L.
2009-02-27
Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten. James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2009-02-18
To Officer Randy Simmons and his loved ones:
On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
My heart is with all family members who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.
Randy, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.
This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.
Rest in Peace, Officer Simmons. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Randy gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 7, 2008.
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05 Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-02-07
To Mrs. Simmons and Randy's children: I know your pain. I pray for you everyday. I admire your strength in carrying on Randy's memory. I am so very very sorry for your loss. We will mark 4 years since our dear loved one was taken from us in the line of duty as well. Know that across the country, from where I am, you are being lifted up to God's embrace with our prayers. I know this journey is an impossible one.
fallen officer's survivor Louisville, KY
LMPD
2009-02-07
A year has aleady past, yet your departure seems like yesterday. You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be. Rest peacefully warrior and continue to watch over us. Thank you for who you were and what you taught us all, in life and in death. God bless you and your family...
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You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
You can cry & close your mind be empty & turn your back,
Or you can do what he would want:
smile, open your eyes,love and go on. Detective Gail Russell
LAPD
2009-02-06
I never had the honor of meeting Officer Simmons but everything I have read tells me that he was a good officer and a good person in general. I want to be a homicide detective with LAPD and it brakes my heart when I look at all the lists of fallen officers because those men and women are people that I will never have the pleasure of meeting and working with. I can honestly say that I would give my life to help just like them to make the streets of LA a better place. Anonymous
2009-02-01
What a wonderful testament these pages represent. I thank our Father every day for our fallen hero's, pray for their families, and pray for those who keep the watch as well. It is truly an honour to be served by the Thin Blue Line.
Thank you Officer Simmons for your sacrifice. Anonymous
2009-01-25
Randy you inspire us all, thank you and your family. You are missed tremendously. M. Aguilar LAPD METRO
2008-11-11
Dear Officer Simmons,
Thank you for your service Explorer, Kyle Pflager
Tehama County Sheriff's Office
2008-11-10
Hi, Bro:
Not a week has gone by since that tragic night, that someone or something has not reminded me of You. Of course I had to mention You in my "LAPD Farewell Letter."
You are probably pulling "Double-Duty," coordinating security for the Gates to Heaven, while also keeping an eye on the flock of youth who You ministered to and who You inspired back here in South Los Angeles.....
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain' Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2008-10-28
You were a great man. I look up to you by the way you conducted your duties on and off the job. You will by missed.
P-II Police Officer II Tuccillo, Brandon
LAPD
2008-10-09
"Here am I, Send Me!"
The bell has rung, the time is here.
We must face our challenges
and show no fear.
I have my brothers, to my left and my right.
We are trained and stand ready
To "fight the good fight."
We arrive on scene and hear the information.
We strap on our gear
with nervous anticipation.
My teammates sit focused, with a thousand yard stare.
We all may be nervous
but no one is scared!
Silent prayers go up in the night
from our families at home
who tremble with fright.
We pray as well, to our almighty Father
"Give us wisdom and strength,
let us serve with honor."
For this is the job we were called to do.
We did not ask for this fight
but now, we'll see it through.
I thank you Lord, for the men on this team,
who stand and proclaim,
"Hear am I, send me!"
Isaiah 6:8 "I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Hear am I, send me!"
Cpl. Mike A. Hagar
Arkansas State Police SWAT Anonymous
2008-10-07
To the family and friends of Officer Randy Simmons and the members of the Los Angeles Police Department, and most especially to Randy:
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Randy Simmons was tragically killed.
To Randy's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
Reading the many loving and admiring reflections, I know that Randy lived a faith-based life, that he led by example, and that he lived his life with a profound sense of duty. He was one of God's many gifts to humanity.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Randy gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 7, 2008
Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05 Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
2008-09-25
To the family of officer Randy Simmons I send you my thoughts and prayer. I know what you are going through at this time. My father was Officer Nick Sintic who was killed in the line of duty in Febuary of 1976. I was only 7 years old and my brother was 2 when he died. I cant offer much but if you or your children have any questions that i might be able to help with please email me. A am very soory for your loss. Thank Nicole sintic Nicole Sintic
Daughter of a fallen Officer
2008-09-05
I'll really miss you Randy. The whole force will miss you. Lt.
LAPD
2008-07-18
To those who loved Officer Simmons, my heart goes to you all, especially to his fiancee. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Randy will always be a part of yours.
It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Simmons for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.
Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,
Jocelyne
"Forever Remembering 26-3" Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2008-07-15
Rest in peace dear son of all of us mothers who have lost our beautiful children while they were protecting the citizens of our land. My condolences to your family, your fellow officers and especially to the community that will be without your service. We give our children to the world after we bear, nurture, love and teach them to go forward with honor. The pain of losing a child is without description. May your family find peace.
Mother of fallen CHP Officer Scott Russell EOW 07/31/07
2008-06-23
May GOD keep you and watch over your family, friends, and coworkers during these trying times.
Gone, but never forgotten. Carlos
2008-06-19
Rest in peace Randy, see/ya on the flip/flop. SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL CO SHERIFF NM (EX LASD LKD)
2008-06-10
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