Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didn’t know Randy but his words still carry on. Jim Young who left his reflection in 2018, is now my father in-law and still speaks of Randy to this day and leaves his words of wisdom with the world. Randy sounds to be a true hero and will never be forgotten! Always pressing the fight for those who can’t!

Assistant Chief Mike Johnson
Zebulon Police Department

January 21, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Brown.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

Patrolman Brown,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Albany. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 10, 2019

I always remember Randy's smile and the way he would say "If I tell you an ant can tote a bale of hay. You just tell me where you want it." The night he was shot we were on midnight shift. I remember walking out of muster together. We both caught a call on Beat two right away. He had a trainee and I was a single unit. The call turned out to be an egging of an old woman's house, not a burglary in progress. Dispatch called and asked if he could cut loose. He took the call on a man with a gun, possible armed robbery on East Broad Ave. I talked to the lady at the house and headed to back him up. Before I got there he had been shot. Life is short and never guaranteed. Love your people every moment, waste no time on anger or selfishness.

Peace Out Brother

Police Officer Jim Young
Albany Ga.

October 22, 2018

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 26, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 17, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Brown. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 17, 2012

Randy,,you are remembered and missed every day.Thanks for being my friend and neighbor..

Ray Suggs
neighbor next door in 79

October 18, 2011

Thank you Sir.

Anonymous

October 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

February 18, 2009

Thank you Patrolman Brown for your dedicated service to Albany and to the USA. May your name and memory be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

January 12, 2009

Your smiling face and kind words will never be forgotten. You are in GOD's hands now. I will never forget your kindness and willingness to help others. Your friends at the Albany Police Department have lost a great friend and fellow officer. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. (Retired) Lee Webb
Albany Police Department

July 1, 2008

Officer Brown your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 27, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 8, 2007

Greater love,hath no man than this,that a man lay down his life for his friends John 15;13. You will always be a great friend,your smile and great work I will always remember, May God bless your service with the APD.

Chief Norman Denney
Albany police Dept

July 4, 2007

G-d bless.

June 10, 2007

PATROLMAN BROWN WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER AS A GREAT PERSON
FRIEND AND LOYAL PATROL OFFICER.
WHEN RANDY SERVED WITH ME AS A PATROLMAN HE WAS INDEED
A FRIEND.
MAY GO KEEP RANDY SAFE.

NEAL

EARNIE P.NEAL
RETIRED/CHIEF/CITY MANAGER

January 31, 2007

Randy, You were a friend and a true professional. You did everything with a smile and the desire to help others. The night you were were shot will never leave my mind. I traced your name at the National Memorial this past summer. God Bless You and Keep You Forever in His Loving Arms.

Don Cheek - Chief of Police
Dougherty County Police

December 20, 2006

YOU GAVE ALL. I REMEMBER SEEING THE MEMORIAL IN THE MUSTER ROOM THINKING HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE MISSED.

INV. GRAHAM STACY
ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 10, 2005

I worked with Randy at the Water, Gas and Light Department before he left to become an officer. He was well liked and respected. Always had a smile for everyone.

Jeff Roth

October 8, 2005

I remember the day I heard of the news of the sacrifice this great officer made. I knew Randy and attended school with another member of his family. Sir, your scarifice will never be forgotten! Rest now, your shift is completed.

Deputy Randy Johnson
Mitchell Co. S.O.

June 20, 2005

thank you for your sacrifice. you will never be forgotten in the hearts of those you left behind and in the LEO family.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 4.25.03

May 27, 2005

Randy was a great person, a good friend and is missed by all who knew him. Even as he lay wounded, he was watching out for others around him. He will never be forgotten. This good person did die too young!

Bruce Shaw

February 25, 2005

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts

June 10, 2004