Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your sacrifice in the cause of freedom is not in vain. Your heroism, courage, and selfless devotion to duty is an inspiration to us all to carry the battle forth in defense of the weak and helpless against the forces of evil and tyranny. To your family, I grieve with you now, but there will be a day to rejoice when we are all together again in a better place. God bless LAPD.

Sincerely....Dean S. Nyhart

Commander Dean S. Nyhart
Arizona Department of Public Safety

February 14, 2008

To the Simmons Family,
My father was killed in the line of duty just a few hours before your Husband, Father, Son and Fellow Officer. Although it was halfway across the country, it was felt and I am sorry. I know exactly how your are feeling and what you are going though. My familys hearts, love and prayers go out to you at this time of need. Even though we dont know each other, we are now one family.

cody biggs
son of fallen officer sargent biggs, Kirkwood Pd. LW 2/7/08

February 14, 2008

The Final Inspection:
The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How should I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders
and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges,
can't always be a saint."

"I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough...
and sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awful tough."

"But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills just got too steep."

"And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I wept unmanly tears."

"I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear."

"If you've a place for me here, Lord,
it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too muuch,
But, If you don't ...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman
You've done your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell."

-K.Thompson

To The Simmones Family,
God Bless you

Police Officer Lisa Rebar
LAPD

February 13, 2008

Your a hero in everyone's eyes. Thank you for your bravery. May your soul rest in heaven and God Bless your family.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

February 13, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE RANDAL (RANDY) SIMMONS. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER RANDAL (RANDY) SIMMONS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROME HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR,
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

February 13, 2008

I thank you for your bravery and sacrifice. I will pray your family finds peace. This world is getting more disturbing. God always takes the good ones.

Peace be with your family
Sharon Atkins Identical Twin Sister of Norfolk Police Officer Sheila Herring EOW 01-16-03

Sharon Atkins

February 13, 2008

You are a true hero Randy......RIP, We will take it from here my brother!

SERGEANT
LASD

February 13, 2008

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer Simmons -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer Simmons -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs Police Protective Association

February 13, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Troy P.D. I offer our sincere condolences to the family of Officer Simmons and to his fellow officers at the LAPD. May you find some comfort in the knowledge that we all feel the loss of your loved one and are instilled with a sense of pride and honor that results from Officer Simmons supreme sacrifice."...and when our work is done, our course on earth has run, may it be said WELL DONE, Be Thou At Peace" (USMA Alma Mater)

Capt A.D. Magnetto
Troy, NY Police Dept

February 13, 2008

God Speed sir.

BPA
US Border Patrol

February 13, 2008

Officer Simmons,
First of all I want to extend my thanks to you for being such a stand up man and father. It is truly a test of a man who is in this line of work. I want you and your family to know that you exceeded that. You are an inspiration to all of us. We will miss you. You rest easy my brother. All your brothers here will take it from here. We love you Randy.

Adam Padavic
U.S Marines

February 13, 2008

To the Simmons family
please know that randy is in the arms of christ at this vary momment, safe and sound and know he is with each of you this vary minute and from here on out my prayers go out to your family
god bless you all

Private Investigator scott powers
Oklahoma P.I.

February 13, 2008

WE LOST ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE IN HARMS WAY. MAY HE CONTINUE TO PATROL IN PEACE AND PROTECT THOSE IN HEAVEN AS HE DONE SO GREATLY ON EARTH.

PO2 CALVIN GRAHAM
MNPD - NASHVILLE,TN

February 13, 2008

god bless. Randy you are a hero to all.

Jim Weaver

Sheriff Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff's Office Retired LAPD # 11452

February 13, 2008

On behalf of the members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Canine Services Detail our hearts go out to all who were touched by Officer Simmons as both a police officer and a great member of the community. To his wife Lisa and his two beautiful children, know that Randy will always be by your side and we hope you take comfort in knowing you have huge extended family in all of us in law enforcement. God Bless

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
Special Enforcement Bureau / Canine Services Detail

February 13, 2008

Ofcr. Simmons, thank you for your dedicated service. Prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers.

Robert
Albuquerque, NM

February 13, 2008

My thoughts are with you, your family and co workers. Thank you for serving the public as a SWAT team member.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro police Department

February 13, 2008

Thank you Officer Simmons for the ultimate sacrafice you made. You are a true hero who will be missed. I pray that the Lord gives your family strength to get through this difficult time.

God Bless you.

Police Officer Lisette Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

February 13, 2008

My prayers are with our departed brother. He served us well. I've also been praying for his family, and those he served alongside in the L.A.P.D.

May the comfort of our Lord be continuously with the Officer Simmons, and the men and women of the L.A.P.D.

Chaplain Robert A. Crutchfield
Christ $ Responders

February 13, 2008

I want to thank Officer Randy Simmons for his bravery. You are a HERO in my eyes. Rest In Peace.

Steve Esposito
Los Angeles Citizen

February 13, 2008

On behalf of team 4 from station 1 of the Montreal Police force Quebec Canada (SPVM), we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Randal David Simmons.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Agt Stabb #5733
Station 1
Montreal PD (SPVM)

LEST WE FORGET

Agt Stabb
Montreal Police Force SPVM

February 13, 2008

Rest peacefully in the arms of our Savior. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.

Dr. Robert E. Best
Citizen

February 13, 2008

I pray for your family, your fellow officers and your soul now....God Bless.

Officer Wayne Johnson
Seattle Police Department

February 13, 2008

We thank and praise God for this wonderful life of Officer Simmons and we pray for God's strength for his family during his transition.

Kathye D. Jenkins
Citizen

February 12, 2008

Godspeed, brother. Your sacrafice is not forgotten.

Deputy Matt Ballew
Ste. Genevieve County, MO SD

February 12, 2008