Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! We have you watch from here. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

February 9, 2008

I would like for the family to know that myself and my prayer partner, intercede daily on your behalf and for your children.

It is our desire that the Lord would strengthen and keep you and your family.
I am truly sorry for your loss.

God Bless you and keep you is our prayer.

songea sparrow
bystander

February 9, 2008

TO ALL MY BROTHER AND SISTERS. I LOVE YOU ALL. I WILL SEE YOU WHEN ITS MY TIME. RIP....

DEPUTY SHERIFF JON KUHN
RIVERSIDE SHERIFF

February 9, 2008

its not how this officer passed that made him a hero......
but how he chose to live his life.....
rest in peace officer you will be missed
my prayers will be with your family and your department

michael
ems

February 9, 2008

My deepest condolences to PO Simmons' family and fellow officers of the LAPD.

Fidelis Ad Mortem

Sister Officer
NYPD

February 9, 2008

REST IN PEACE

DEPUTY SHERIFF PEIXOTO
PBSO

February 9, 2008

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Madison Police Department, Alabama

February 9, 2008

I hope this will get to Officer Simmons family, my prayers are for you and the family.In the same way on Sept.8 2007 we lost our beloved son Corporal Arlie (Lee) Jones and 2 other officers I hope and pray that the people of L.A. give you and your family the same show of support that the people of Odessa, Texas showed to us. It was a most amazing thing to see in this day and time. The only thing I can say to you at this time hold you head up and be proud of the things Officer Simmons stood for. I will not tell you as time goes by that it will get easier . Just know that some one out here knows and understands the hurt you are feeling.
Laura Jones

Laura Jones
Mother of a fallen officer

February 9, 2008

Thank you for your faithful service to your community Officer Simmons. You are a true hero. God speed to your next assignment, patroling Heaven's streets under God's command. I salute you, sir.

Virginia LEO
Newport News Police Department

February 9, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

February 9, 2008

God bless you sir for your ultimate sacrafice for the citizens of Los Angeles. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the entire LAPD family.

I will be attending your service later this week and look forward to honoring and saluting a true hero. Rest easy brother.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, SF Bay Area

February 9, 2008

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. WE WILL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE. GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND ALL FELLOW POLICE OFFICERS.

REST IN PEACE.

OFC A-HASHIM
NOVI POLICE DEPARTMENT.

OFC A-HASHIM
N.P.D

February 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Police Officer Simmons today and the days to come. You are a true HERO and will never be forgotten.. You are an Angel in Blue now..Rest in Peace...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

February 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Simmons family and the Los Angeles Police Department SWAT team.

NYPD Emergency Service Unit

February 9, 2008

February 7, 2008 was a tough day for the Law Enforcement community. I know every day that one more Hero takes their place on ‘The Wall’ is a tough day. Families, friends, find their world suddenly torn apart. That thin Blue Line made thinner yet again.
I turned on the morning news that day as a press conference in reference to the tragedy in Los Angeles was starting and they announced that Officer Randy Simmons had been taken from us. Unbelievably, I ended the day by turning on the evening news just as a press conference announced the tragedy in Kirkwood, MO., two more Heroes taken (Sergeant William Biggs and Officer Tom Ballman)
I don’t always post a reflection… I wish I could, but I do check this site everyday. Each time there is a new face; I say a prayer for that Hero and all that have been touched by his or her life.
To the families and friends of Officer ‘Randy’ Simmons, LAPD, Sergeant William Biggs and Officer Tom Ballman, Kirkwood, MO.PD: My condolences. Please know that you are not alone . . .
To my brothers and sisters in Los Angeles, Kirkwood, MO and all of you who still stand the line, in this time of loss, realize that our brothers have left us with a gift, a reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed to anyone…
I post the following poem in Honor of all of those Heroes who have taken their place on ‘The Wall’ and in particular for the three most recent members of our family to join the eternal Thin Blue Line.


BLUE AUTUMN
By: Marc A. Turner Copyright/2000

That day was like others nothing special at all
We passed one another said hi in the hall
We took it for granted that nothing would change
But then, time seemed to gel, it felt surely strange

Suddenly the news struck with lightening heat
Officer down, my heart skipped a beat
See we’re all brothers that hang from the same family tree
But today, it was your turn; your leaf was blown free

We finally break rank and most walk away
They turn to look back, just a few there still stay
The ones from your squad still stand by and stare
Not able to leave, a pain they all share

The crowd is all gone and the wind shakes the trees
The tears start to fall like the dry autumn leaves
Why was it you and not one of them?
A question they’ll ask again and again

So now when we see our brother go by
Why not take a second to say more than just hi
Tomorrow might be too late, don’t you see
Whose leaf will be next… blown from the tree…?


www.blueautumn.com

Sgt. Marc A. Turner (Retired)
Roxbury Twp PDNJ

February 9, 2008

May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and co-workers. You will be remembered by all as a Hero for the way you led your life. You will never be forgotten.
You came here to lead SWAT training for some officers here, including my brother-Officer Bob Stanze
---Bob will now guide you.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb House
sister Officer Bob Stanze EOW 2000

Deb House
st.louis MO

February 9, 2008

Officer Simmons; Thanks for your years of sevice.

Chris James
Former College Police Vunteer

February 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

February 9, 2008

Officer Simmons, I salute you as the hero you are. Jesus said "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."(John 15:13). You have demonstrated the love of Jesus in the way you lived your life and in the way you laid it down. I look forward to meeting you in glory. To all of LAPD, thank you for sacrifices you make each and every day. All of us at Valley DOT appreciate all that you do. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to Officer's Simmons family. To the LAPD family, I will pray for you as you continue to protect and serve. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

February 9, 2008

To the friends and family of Officer Randal Simmons,

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are extended to you! Although we were not fortunate enough to know your loved one, I have been trained by several members of his SWAT team. I know the honor, dedication, and most important heroism that each of the men and women of the SWAT team show on a daily basis. It is sad and upsetting to know that another "Hero" has died.

On behalf of myself and the Lawrence Township Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to you and to the Los Angeles Police Department who he has so faithfully served for the last 27 years.

Your tour of duty is over brother, rest in peace.

Police Officer Andrew F. Lee
Lawrence Township Police Department

February 9, 2008

Heaven has gained another hero while tears flow here below. My sincere condolences to your family and your brothers in blue. Thank you for your service.

LEO Mom

February 9, 2008

We live in a world gone mad. When chaos starts there are those who will put themselves in harms way knowing that they could pay the ultimate price. There are no words to express how this loss affects everyone but this will somehow make us all stronger and more determined to protect the innocent who depend on us. RIP.

Det (Retired)
Burbank, CA, PD

February 9, 2008

Officer Simmons,

As I read the reflections and watched the media coverage regarding your work and life I could tell that you were an outstanding officer and a truly, awesome servant of God. I offer my deepest sympathy to your family and friends and I hope they are comforted in this time of need. I hope they are given peace knowing that you walk a heavenly beat now. Thank you Officer Simmons, for being a selfless protector and mentor to the citizens of Los Angeles.

CIVILIAN
LAPD

February 9, 2008

I have known this man since the early 80's.... What a fine person.....He will be rewarded in the end!!!!!! Randy gave "his all" to save someone else.

Kenny B
Phoenix PD

February 9, 2008

Blue skies Officer Simmons. Many want the title SWAT, few can attain it and even fewer can can keep it as long as you did. Thanks for your service.

Lt. D. Franklin
TX-DPS SWAT

February 9, 2008