Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers go out to Officer Randal's family. I pray that you find the strength and comfort in your time of need.

Malinda

February 7, 2008

Thank you for your selfless service and comittment. We will be praying for your family during this difficult time.

Pastor Dan Murray

Dan Murray
Chaplin

February 7, 2008

"When he shall die take him and cut him out into stars and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun." - Shakespeare

God Bless you and your family.

Cynthia Miller

February 7, 2008

SAINT MICHAEL'S BOYS

Not long ago, the struggle between Good and Evil erupted, again, into war. The Devil threw his forces against the very Gates of Heaven, themselves. His attack beaten back, he withdrew and called for a meeting with God.

And Satan began.....

Who were those men who stood their ground,
When they were just some thousand few?
And when Gabrielle's Army is clad in gold,
Why did they all wear blue?

"They were out-numbered ten-to-one
And should have run like new-born foals,
But when they showed no fear I realized
That you'd used men who have no souls,

"And there, at last, I have you,
Through all your boasts you've lied,
So no more claims of righteousness
And behind no more Commandments hide,

"You've cheated and you've robbed me,
Those men, they are my proof,
The soul-less can't be yours in Heaven,
But mine in Hell, beneath my roof."

God listened, then replied....

"My poor, misguided child
Can't you see the error of your ways?
Those men just stood against you, now,
As they did in mortal days,

"I knew they wouldn't turn and run,
For they've seen your worst before,
And that is why I placed them there,
To keep safe and gaurd my door."

"As for those battered coats of blue,
They're worn with such fierce pride
That if I ordered them to change,
Then even I might be defied,

"Ye, you believe they have no souls,
When their souls are why they're here,
For in life each took an oath they kept
Although the price was steep, and dear,

"Even tempted by the face of death
Their hearts did cowardice decline,
You see, they never could be yours,
As they were then, and always, mine,

"And it's strange that you don't know them,
Since you've sent me every one,
Each time your murderers and theives
Killed a policeman's father's son,

"With tear-stained eyes I greet them all,
Cut too soon from their families' joys,
So send me all your soldiers of Hell...
And they'll meet Saint Michael's boys."

Rest in peace, you will NEVER be forgotten.

Mark

February 7, 2008

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

February 7, 2008

I logged onto my computer and saw that LA had lost one of their angels in blue, my heart goes out to his unit, family, friends and police department. My husband was a Swat member in Detroit and I know that these guys are a close knit bunch. Pray together, cry together and remember your comrad not for how he died but for how he lived!

Police Officer
DPD

February 7, 2008

Randy,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James M.Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

February 7, 2008

My heart goes out to your family and friends. You gave it all and that is the most that any one could ask of you. Although it is hard to make any sense of this at this time, this has been Gods plan. Be with you Lord and Savior now in peace.

Officer Caseber
Largo Police

February 7, 2008

...I have been where you fear to be,
I have seen what you fear to see,
I have done what you fear to do-
All these things I have done for you...

Thank you for your distinguished service to your fellow citizens. Rest in peace.

February 7, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, We have the watch

Chief Gary Doucey
Walnut Grove, Mo. Police

February 7, 2008

I know of no words that suffice. No words that are adequate. I would just like for the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Randy Simmons to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I'm very sorry for your loss.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

February 7, 2008

RIP Brother, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, department and even more so your team.

SGT Sean Ronan
Chicago PD

February 7, 2008

My prayers and sympathy go out to the family, friends and comrades of Police Officer Randal(Randy)Simmons of the LAPD LA, California. Sir, thank you for your service and may your forever rest in peace in the presence of those whom have gone on before you. God Bless and keep you. Your journey ends but your new life begins w/out heartache, tears and praise God...no more pain! Your were loved and will be missed. Gone but never, never forgotten.

Margaret S. Hood
Citizens Watch

February 7, 2008

God Bless you Brother. Thanks for your 27 years of service and keeping America safe. Now your in Gods hands......

James Lobley
Former Deputy Washington County SRT

February 7, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Ofcr Thomas Andreas
LAPD / Rampart Div

February 7, 2008

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten, and may you find rest in God's loving embrace.

Mike Chisum
Morrison County Attorney's Office, MN- Prosecutor

February 7, 2008

Rest in peace brother and may GOD's arms cradle and comfort your family. Cpl. B. Pickert, Belmont P.D., Belmont N.C. and also a S.W.A.T. sniper with the City of Gastonia S.W.A.T. team, Gastonia N.C.

Cpl. B. Pickert
Belmont P.D., Belmont North Carolina

February 7, 2008

Godspeed Officer Simmons. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective Daniel Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

February 7, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your sacrafice and my God be with you and your loved ones.

Deputy Sheriff
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

February 7, 2008

Another Officer has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Officer Simmons is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Simmons, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

February 7, 2008

God bless you sir, Thank you for your dedication in keeping your city safe. God bless your family and keep them safe.

Jim
SWTFD

February 7, 2008

God Speed Brother! Only the BRAVE run to the sounds of the guns in the name of FREEDOM! Your memory will live forever.

See you on the high ground!!
Todd Christensen
Kalamazoo Public Safety

Swat Cop- Todd Christensen
Kalamazoo Michigan Public Safety

February 7, 2008

Thank you for your lifetime of service. My prayers are with your family and your agency. Rest in peace.

Officer C. Woitena #1133
League City SWAT, Texas

February 7, 2008

To Officer Randal Simmons family, friends, and the Los Angeles Police Department; I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you all as you cope with this horrific incident. I pray for the healing of everyone who suffered in this senseless tragedy. Thanks Officer Simmons for all your years of service, a job well done, I salute you. You are a true hero, may your soul rest in peace.
Respect.......Honor.......Remember.......

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, MD

February 7, 2008

Randy will be in our prayers and his family should know that his fellow Officers will always be there for them. "We Will Always Remember"

Retired Detective
Pomona Police Department

February 7, 2008