Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Randy, Rest in Peace Brother! May God be with your family and your fellow officers in this time of need.

John.
FL

February 15, 2008

i watched the memorial service this afternoon and wished that somehow i would have met you while you were a GIANT among men here on earth..but i believe along with your lovely family that we will be together in heaven singing "hallelujah" praises to you lord Jesus..my thoughts and prayers are with your family and i thank you for your service first to our Lord and then to your fsmily and community.rest in peace

February 15, 2008

To the Family of Officer Randy Simmons:

I watched the memorial service this morning, and wanted to express my condolences to the Simmons family.

I haven't had the fortune of ever meeting Officer Simmons, but could tell he was the type of individual to imprint those who were blessed to know and love him.

It was a lovely, moving tribute for a very special man. Thanks for sharing your stories with the public sector.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers

Warm Regards,
Lynn O'Hearn-Wagner
Newport Coast, California

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February 15, 2008

To the family members of Officer Randal Simmons i am sorry for your lost. I appriciate everything an officer does. This is why I am a good citizen, hopefully this will make other officers job less stressfull. I try to be a good student and role model for others.

ZAIRE ANDRE 11 years old
CITIZEN

February 15, 2008

My Heart and Sympathy at this time of Tradgedy goes out to Police Officer Randy Simmons. He has been on the force for along time and he was an asset to the LAPD, The Community and People he loved and cared about!! Words cannot Express his Loss to his Family and Friends!! He is in the Lord's care now. God Bless

Valynn Cramer
Friend

February 15, 2008

Sir,

You were one of us! Your legacy will live on forever and never forgotten. You will now join the special group of fallen brothers/sisters watching over us as we continue the fight for justice.

Always in my prayers,
IEA Agent ******

Immigration Customs Enforcement
Bakersfield DRO

February 15, 2008

Our dispatch center watched this tragedy on TV. Please know that LEA everywhere mourn your loss and are affected by it. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

February 15, 2008

I have been blessed to have been able to watch the funeral service for Officer Randal Simmons today online. Officer Simmons was truly an amazing man and it is a shame that he was taken from us while he still had much to offer. As a police dispatcher, I worry every day that one of "my cops" will face a similar fate on my watch. My prayers go out to Randy's family, his fellow officers and those dispatchers who take care of theirn officers on a daily basis. Heaven is a brighter place now that Randy's light is shining there and my life is brighter too because I was able to share in the celebration of his life.

God Bless,
Kathy Dennis #2526
Fremont Police Department
Fremont, Ca.

Communication Dispatcher Kathy Dennis
Fremont Police Department, Fremont, Ca

February 15, 2008

Greater love hath no man than this, than that he lays down his life for another. Godspeed home to Heaven Randy Simmons and God grant comfort and peace to your loved ones.

Chris Freeman
Just a Citizen

February 15, 2008

God bless you and your family. You are a true hero.

Torrance PD

February 15, 2008

IM SORRY FOR THE DEATH OF OFFICER RANDY SIMMONS.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS WIFE AND KIDS.
DAVID AND I HAVE YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
MAY GOD FOREVER BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

RUTH ROBERSON
DAVID MAI GRANDMOTHER

February 15, 2008

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE PAIN THE FAMILY IS ENDURING FOR SUCH A GREAT LOSS. BEING THE NIECE OF A FELLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, I PRAY FOR HIS SAFETY EVERYDAY. I HOPE YOU FIND STRENGTH KNOWING WHAT AN IMPACT HE HAD ON SO MANY LIVES AND HOW MUCH HE WAS LOVED BY HIS FELLOW OFFICERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL...

A. LIZARRAGA
FAMILY MEMBER OF A FELLOW OFFICER

February 15, 2008

I FEEL THE NEED TO GIVE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER SIMMONS. I KNOW THE FEELINGS THAT YOU ARE FEELING BEACUSE I RECENTLY LOST MY MOTHER AND MY FATHER WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER, BUT I WANTED TO LET THIS GRIEVING FAMILY KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE AND THAT A LOT OF US FEEL THE PAIN RIGHT ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

YOU GOT TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND LET GOD GET YOU THROUGH THIS, TRUST ME YOU WILL NEVER FORGET,BUT IN A WHILE IT WILL BECOME A LITTLE BIT EASIER TO MAKE THROUGH WHAT SEEMS TO BE ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS TO GET THROUGH. I WISH YOU WELL, THIS IS TO THE SON OF OFFICER SIMMONS, SWEETIE YOU GOT TO BE STRONG FOR YOUR FATHER, YOU SAID HE TAUGHT YOU SO MUCH AND NOW IS THE TIME TO CARRY ON YOUR FATHERS LEGACY, AND BE THE MAN OF THE HOUSE, BE THERE FOR YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR SISTER BEACUSE THEY ARE GONNA NEED YOU.
AND GOD HAS YOUR BACK BABY TO HELP YOU BE STRONG FOR YOUR MOM, AND YOUR SISTER.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS ENTIRE FAMILY!!! GOD LOVES YOU, STAY STRONG.

CITIZEN

February 15, 2008

Rest In Peace,My Brother In Blue...
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Det. Sean Gaither
Trenton Police Dept, NJ

February 15, 2008

A true soldier of GOD, an Icon for others to follow and lead by your examples. My heart goes out to your family and friends. May you rest in peace.

MK2 Roberto Narvaez
US Coast Guard MSST 91103

February 15, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of this great man. He was truly a HERO. A real icon to aspire to. I cannot ever remember when or if there has been so much air time devoted to a memorial to anyone other than a president. My heart is heavy for the family and friends of this great man.
Psalms 139 reminds me that there is a reason........

Donna Seep
Citizen

February 15, 2008

Rest in Peace! You served your city proud!

Cpl. Ken Moody
Arkansas Highway Police(Retired)

February 15, 2008

I just wanted to first say "Thank You Officer Simmons." You are gone now and the grave loss swept the country showing that you were a true and valliant soldier. You have gone above and beyond to help/ protect and to searve.... and in doing that you gave your life. For this I am grateful. Although I did not know you I hold you close to my heart and express sincere remorse and sympathy for you and your family. Rest In Peace. You are now at peace and I pray that before you get too comfy behind those pearly gates that you look down on all that are praying for you, sending you love, and appreciating all that you've done. You will be missed. And to end this on a good note.....

" While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil"

Crystal M. Lewis
Citizen

February 15, 2008

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Thank you for your faithful life and service.

Tina Manuele
Citizen

February 15, 2008

To the Wife, Children, Parents, Sisters;

All members of the Centurions that Guard the Security of the Communities in this United States are ONE GOOD MAN short. The heinous act of MURDER of a POLICE OFFICER is worst of the worst. Officer Randal Simmons distinguished himself as a 21 year veteran of the L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. team. He was one of the guys that was the 911 for the rest of the Police Department. The L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. team has been in existence since 1967 and this is the first casualty to one of its Officers, this speaks volumes for the professionalism of such officers. The unit also has the distinction of NEVER LOOSING THE LIFE OF A HOSTAGE. The best of the best has been struck down in the prime of life by a senseless murderer. I know that mere words can not do him justice for his loved ones. But I leave you with a famous quote by General George Armstrong Custer, " GLORY ERNED ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY , YOU TAKE IT WITH YOU TO THE GRAVE ".
this Officer has distinguished himself in that category and his loved ones can take some so-lice that he is with a great fraternity of brothers , now serving our Lord in Heaven. Peace be with you brother , you have given the ultimate sacrifice , go forth and be acknowledged.

(retired patrolman) franklyn Jones
Oxford Massachusetts Police Dept.

February 15, 2008

I have never been more moved by a person I have never met as I am right now. I have just spent the last two hours honored to watch the funeral of Mr. Randy Simmons. My heart and tears go out to his wife and children right now for the loss of such an amazing Husband and Dad. I too know that pain as I lost my Dad at the far too young age of 54. He was a lot like Randy, in that he lived his life to see other's happy. Thank you Randy for your life here on earth. From today forward I will do my best to live as Randy did, Selfless and for God.

Stephanie Brown Riverside, Ca
Another stranger moved by an Amazing Man

February 15, 2008

God Bless his soul and his family. Another person who's deeds are now done may he bless those in heaven as he has here on earth.

Brandon (B-STEW)

February 15, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

CITIZEN

February 15, 2008

You sound like a remarkable man and your legacy is your gift. I wish I had the privilege of knowing you.

Thank you for your life of service.

Rest in peace.

Melanie Ward
none

February 15, 2008

To Police Officer Randy Simmons mom and family,
I am watching the funeral now and crying for all of you.
My son Jeremy died in a car accident.

My survivng son Joshua is a police officer.
Joshua was in the Marine Corps for five years.
He someday would like to join and work as with the swat team.
May God stay close and bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
Cheryl Mclean

February 15, 2008