Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I just want to send my condolences to Officer Simmons' family,friends, and colleagues as they deal with this tragedy. I did not know Officer Simmons,but as a fellow graduate of Washington State University, it is a tough loss nonetheless.
I know you're patrolling the streets of heaven now, while also looking out for your brothers and sisters in blue down here,so continue your good work up there ,and thanks for your service down here. God Bless and GO COUGS!

Jeff Moses
Spokane,WA
WSU Class of 1992

Jeff Moses
Fellow Coug

February 8, 2008

msy god bless you and confort your loving family

jack dugan, lt (ret)
bristol twp p.d. - pa,

February 8, 2008

God bless you and your family. You are truly a role model for us all. The way you lived your life on and off the field is truly inspiring. Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Long Beach Police

February 8, 2008

May God Bless your Family and heal them. I am so sorry for your loss, you are in our thought and prayers. I lost my only sibiling, my brother Officer Keith Houts to murder in the line of duty 16 months ago. My heart still hearts and longs to talk to him one more time. I pray that God will bless your sisters and allow them to see you vividly in their dreams. Focus on the Lord and HE will bring you through this, just think of the grand entrance he made in heaven.

Officer Simmons was a true hero.

Lori
Sister of Officer Keith E Houts EOW 9-30-06

February 8, 2008

God Bless you Officer Simmons for your dedication to duty, and your bravery for 27 years service at LAPD. You went beyond your retirement age to serve. Your family, friends, and co-workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten brother. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Charlotte, NC

February 8, 2008

AS always, police running TOWARD danger while others run the other way. Officer Simmons, you are a true HERO. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Ptl. Donny Carruth
East Brunswick PD, NJ

February 8, 2008

My prayers are with your family. We lost one of our finest pillars of the LAPD. Often I would see you at Elysian, and say to myself that's how I want to carry myself. I will continue on in an attempt to attain the level of professionalism and demeanor you exuded everyday. In your honor, I am proud to be a Los Angeles Police Officer.

C.Jeter #30624
LAPD

February 8, 2008

May you never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to you, your family and the men and women of the Los Angeles Police. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Keith Beebe
Stonington, CT Police

February 8, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER, REST IN PEACE

BELMAR NEW JERSEY POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 8, 2008

God Bless You Brother.....R.I.P.
You will NEVER be forgotten. Thank You for your service and sacrifice.

Sgt. Doug Bagarus
South Bend P.D. SWAT

February 8, 2008

Officer Simmons Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction,N.Y.

February 8, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

February 8, 2008

WHAT IS A HERO?"

ONE WHO NEVER HESITATES TO TACKLE THE MOST DIFFICULT PROBLEMS...

ONE WHO IS ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE...

ONE WHO KNOWS RIGHT FROM WRONG...

ONE WHO ACTS WITH PRIDE...

A HERO TOUCHES EVERY ONE OF US, WHETHER IT BE WORD OR DEED...

ALWAYS TENDING TO THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED...

WHEN A HERO LEAVES THIS EARTH, YES, IT'S SAD BUT TRUE..

ALL TOO MANY TIMES, THE HERO IS DRESSED IN BLUE.
(WRITTEN BY ERIC DERENZIS)

My thoughts and prayers are with your family on this difficult time. You are a True American Hero. May you rest and peace. We will never forget.

Police Officer
NYPD 44pct

February 8, 2008

Rest in Peace and may God be with your family

POII Jason Payne
Jefferson City Police Dept

February 8, 2008

Definition of Hero : "A man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength"

Officer Simmons made the ultimate sacrifice so that my family could sleep in peace at night.

Thank you Officer Simmons, ALL Law Enforcement and Military!!

Godspeed....

Kelly - Sister-In-Law of an LA Sheriff
Orange County Resident

February 8, 2008

There are absolutely no words that can express how full of sorrow I am for your loss. Ofcr Randy Simmons was a member of LAPD's "best of the best." Years ago I was assigned to the Metro Mounted Unit. I’ve known many who have worked SWAT, and I know how close the team members are. Even though I’ve been gone for a while now, I’m still LAPD in my heart, and this tremendous loss cuts like a knife. I’m proud to have been a part of LAPD and especially proud to have at one time been a part of Metro. My heart aches and my tears fall. I pray that every loss our police family suffers will be the last, though I know it will not. Randy joins the many officers who have gone before him and who now watch over and protect us. So once again I find myself writing a reflection. To Randy’s family and friends, God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. To my LAPD family, I say the same. To Randy, I say rest easy, my brother. We have the watch.

Pam Hall, Retired LAPD Reserve Officer
Federal Way Police Department, WA

February 8, 2008

First off, I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Officer Simmons' family. I attend the same church as he and his family and have had the honor of hearing him speak and pray during weekly church services. He was definitely and truly a man of God, and he walked and lived his life according to the Gospel. Minister Randy... you will truly be missed. God be with you through your eternal journey. We'll see you in Glory when God calls the rest of his soldiers/children home. God Bless.

C. Street

February 8, 2008

May God's Peace be with your family, during this difficult time. Thank You, Officer Simmons for being a hero to your family and your community. God Bless..

Sergeant, Alton Green
Los Angeles, County Sheriff's Department

February 8, 2008

I knew Officer Simmons for just one day at a non-profit organization event with children who have critical health issues. His leadership, compassion and instant level of comfort with each child was so pure that it makes one call to question ourselves. Do we teach enough, are we patient enough, can we listen a little longer? I knew Officer Simmons for just one day, and how grateful I am. May he rest in peace and may his family and friends be continually motivated by his spirit.

Judy Brannan
Community Volunteer

February 8, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU!

SORT MEMBER
CHAVES COUNTY, NM

February 8, 2008

Officer Simmons

The LAPD has lost one of its best. May you now rest in peace, and look over those of us who are left behind. God bless your family.

Sergeant II Brian Thomas
Los Angeles Police Department

February 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Off. Simmons. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Cpl. John Riddle
South Bend Police Department, Indiana

February 8, 2008

It was an honor to work with Officer Simmons for almost 20 years serving our community. He worked willingly to organize programs and activities for the patients and families at Orthopaedic Hospital and the Hemophilia Foundation.I am so saddened by his death and that this postive,caring humble person will not be there and Good to Go for his community and especially those less fortunate.
My Deepest Condolences to his family.

Linda Corrente, Executive Director
Hemophilia Foundation Southern California

February 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Your family is in our prayers

Officer Clarence Banks
City Of Flint, Michigan Police Department

February 8, 2008

Thank God for all 'law enforcing' indidivuals, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrafice for our safety as did officer Simmons. Our love, prayers and condolences are with the family. Be encouraged in knowing "God will take care of you."

We not only will miss a 'great' father, son, Police Officer and commuity servant, but most importantly a 'great' man of God!

You're in our prayers!

Waddell Hudson, Pastor/Teacher (Retired)
Century Station Sheriff's Clergy Council

February 8, 2008