Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would like to send my condolences to the family of Officer Simmons, and to his L.A.P.D. family as well by saying, weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. And this is when the peace of God that passes all understanding will come and abide in your hearts.
Absent from the body is present with the Lord and may the Work he did speak for him.

Cheryl Lewis, Chaplain
Christian Knights of the Rose

February 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Simmons, the LAPD, and LAPD SWAT. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
Syracuse PD SWAT

February 12, 2008

Officer Simmons, you are a hero to all of us. We have a hold on things down here. Rest easy brother. Your brothers and sisters in LA will keep an eye on your family.

I send my prayers to the family of Officer Simmons.

Ofc. Morgan
Garden City Police Department
Garden City, KS

OFC. Morgan 470
Garden City Police Department

February 12, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Simmons

Park Ranger Chris Chappell
Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks, MD

February 12, 2008

"PEOPLE SLEEP PEACEABLY IN THEIR BEDS AT NIGHT BECAUSE A DEDICATED FEW STAND READY TO DO VIOLENCE ON THERE BEHALF"

Slow is smooth... smooth is fast

Rest in Peace Brother

February 12, 2008

To Lisa, Matthew & Gabreil
We are so sorry to hear about Randy. Our prayers are w/ you and the family. God never make a mistake, we can't question God. Randy is a "Hero" He is loved by so many. Randy didn't let his Job Title get in the way w/ his outside commitment to the church or other organizations he was apart of. We know that Randy was and is A Man of God; He was Save and filled w/ the Holy Ghost. He's in a better place. He have no worries. Right now he's looking down on his family and friends, & co-workers...Saying, "I'm @ Home, I will see you when it's your time." We will always remember Randy and know that he's still w/ us in spirit. God Bless you Lisa, Matthew, & Gabreil. We will continue to lift you up in our prayers. Matthew if you need another cake I'll bring you another one to your house...(smile) because your daddy is smiling down on you. Love your Auntie Sofie & Aunt Bertha ( Your First Daycare Provider).

Dr. Bertha G. Hale & Sophia Hale
Extended Family of 20years

February 12, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and Dept

Officer Bob Swope # 5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

February 12, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and Dept

Officer Bob Swope # 5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

February 12, 2008

My thoughts and Prayers go out to Officer Simmons and his family. Our county is a better place to live because of people like Officer Simmons.

PTLM (SRT) John J. Walaszek
DOD Police FT Dix

February 12, 2008

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Det. Mike Gree
UC Davis Police Dept

February 12, 2008

God speed Brother... We honor and commend your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

February 12, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the NYPD I would like to say thank you Officer Simmons. You were and always will be the best of the best. LAPD SWAT!! It is said that when citizens need help they call the police. When the Police need help they call ESU(our SWAT). It is without a doubt that your knowledge and skills saved countless lives. Rest in peace in heaven brother, we have the watch from here.

To the family of Officer Simmons,
You will always be in our hearts and prayers. Know that you will always be a part of the law enforcement family.

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

February 12, 2008

May you finally have the peace that you fought for the world to find.
"...when by his light I walked through darkness." Job 29:3

Fellow Officer
AACO Police Dept.

February 12, 2008

My Brother

Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.

He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what

they represent.

He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his

community and to his country.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.

He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.

He was competent, trained, and professional.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became

frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.

He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he

never wavered.

He stood by and for his fellow officers.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He longed for his family during the long hours.

He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely

weekends,holidays and midnights when they were apart.

He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling

and prayed they would understand.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.

He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the

people he served.

He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to

be the best he could be.

He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.



He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.



He was a cop, he was my brother.

Deputy

February 12, 2008

I am forever in awe of those who daily risk life and limb and act as though it's a normal thing. They are heroes every moment of every day and like all heroes, sometimes they pay the ultimate price for their boundless courage. My condolences to the family and friends, specially to officer Randal's wife and parents. May the burden of your pain lighten with the passage of time.

J David Karlin
Citizen of Los Angeles

February 12, 2008

I would like the Simmons family and the LAPD family know that the officers of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department that came to know Randy now understand his reputation amongst us as a gently giant.

I first met Randy in 1994, then saw him again in 1998, and he approached me like a long lost friend. A true prince among men.

We can rest in the comfort that St. Michael now has a true warrior protecting the Pearly Gates.

Rest in peace my friend, for the legacy you leave here will surely be carried on by the men and women that you have touched during your glorious life on this earth. Be they hardened SWAT cops, or the impressionable young men and women that you mentored.

"Of every 100 men, 10 shouldn't even be here. 80 are nothing more than targets. 9 are real fighters, We are lucky to have them, they the battle make. Ahh, but the one...one of them is a Warrior, and he will bring the others back." - Heraclitus c. 500 B.C.

Randy, you were the one. A true warrior.

Lt. Robert J. Cooney
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

February 11, 2008

Randy, My fellow brother in blue, you have done your job and it is now our turn to finish the work that you started. Rest easy and peaceful, knowing that we shall continue the work you have done. To the Simmons family, my family's prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Randy, save a spot in the Lord's stack for me my brother.

Police Officer- Mark Oliver
Los Angeles Port Police

February 11, 2008

I was in the grocery store today. I happened across The Press-Enterprise. I saw a picture of Officer Simmons and some of the kids that he dedicated his time to. I was watching when everything happened and just felt sad upon hearing about such a tragic loss.

I always hope that my son has the quality that makes my husband good at his job, being a father and husband. As I read the article i find myself also wanting some of Officer Simmons being thrown into there.

i cannot imagine being in is families postion, well I choose not to imagine. He was a great man in a crazy world. It just hurts my heart knowing that someone could be taken away by someone who did not care. I often find myself asking where are we going??

To his family.... I know you would want him here, but be proud of who he is and what he stood for. To all his SWAT family, stay strong and fight the fight for him. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

RIP

CHP-Wife

February 11, 2008

Officer Simmons:

I'd never met you but I heard from the news that you were a man of faith.

Please allow me to share a bible verse which I keep close to my heart:
For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He's God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Roman 13:4 (NIV)

So Long Brother. You paid the ultimate sacrifice doing God's will.

Luke

Deputy Sutanto
US Marshals Service

February 11, 2008

Rest in Peace... Please keep watch on the rest of us from your new beat in heaven. God speed brother! Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and the LAPD. Your South Carolina brothers and sisters will never forget your service!

LT.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

February 11, 2008

To the Family of Officer Simmons,
May you find peace and comfort in believing and leaning on the everlasting arms of Jesus. My prayer are with you and for you during this time of sadness.
Your Sister in Christ,
T. Thomas

February 11, 2008

Minister Randy,
Thank you for being a blessing to so many. When you mentored my son and took him to McDonalds it meant so much to me. You truly blessed my life.
Simmons family, you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you. Thank you for sharing Randy with so many of us.
Luana Garrison

civilian
sister in Christ

February 11, 2008

Rest in Peace. My prayers are with you, your family, and your brothers in blue in this tragic time. May your light shine down on your LAPD brothers.

Wisconsin LEO/SWAT

February 11, 2008

Though I have never met you, I regard you as my "true hero". I thank God for your selflessness, courage, and dedication to serving humanity. It deeply saddens me to hear of a brother of law enforcement leaving beyond our control. Conversely, I am filled with pride knowing that you have contributed to keeping this world safe. "We are separated by distance, but we are united at heart". Our shields never tarnish, they will always shine to honor you, and other fallen Brother. May God protect your family; and your soul rest peacefully in tact.

Ofcr. Jerron Mosley
Los Angeles County Probation Department

February 11, 2008

I recently had training here in Kansas instructed by one of you team members. I was very impressed with the pride he showed in his team. I thank you for you sacrifice. While others claim to make a difference in the world you actually did it as a daily routine. May God be with you and your family.

Officer Charles Byers
Wichita Police Department

February 11, 2008