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Comment on Sheriff Baca Honors Fallen Officers by angela

angela — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:18:36 +0000

GOD BLESS THE SIMMONS FAMILY!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Guestbook by Steve and Jeri Gomez

Steve and Jeri Gomez — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:14:50 +0000

Hi Lisa,

We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday and celebrating Randys Legacy!!
I can’t believe it is almost a year since we lost Randy…..but the Good Lord
has him in his loving arms now..we know that! See ya soon!
With love,
Steve and Jeri Gomez

Comment on Guestbook by Zonthia (Peaches) Harvey

Zonthia (Peaches) Harvey — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:30:31 +0000

Hey Cousin Lisa I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your husband. I knopw you loved him dearly. I luv you dearly, I just wish I had the opportunity to have met him, but I know just by knowing you and the kids I am going to see RANDY in all of you . Please take care and I hopes to see you all real soon I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH !!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS Cousin Peaches

Comment on LAPD Centurions #17 Randy Simmons by Zonthia (Peaches) Harvey

Zonthia (Peaches) Harvey — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:15:34 +0000

I LOVE YOU all so much and I am so sorry to hear about your father,husband, and friend. I wish I had the opportunity to have met him, but I know I will have that chance to meet him through you all. I do know what you are going through, becausse I lost my father at a very young age. So just Keep ya head up and live for each other and stick together. Oneday we will see each other again, ILOVE YOU

Comment on Guestbook by A. Meza

A. Meza — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:13:27 +0000

I met Randy @ Central when I was a staff w/one of the department’s juvenile programs. Our common was about the children of the community. When Randy was killed, I was in the Sheriff’s Academy and would never have able to attend the funeral if my staff was not invited to be part of the staff in the funeral details. Our class was the one from the academy who attended. We were all priviledged to have attended.
I have few friends who are SWAT officers who worked with Randy, I feel their pain. I am keeping prayer for all SWAT officers who go out for calls.
Your husband had made a huge impact on my classmates. Randy was a giant of a man. He has mesmerized everyone who have heard of or knows him.
You and all of us have been blessed to be a part of his life. My prayer and thoughts are with your family for always.

Comment on 1st Annual Randy Simmons 5k - LAPD Metro Division by Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:22:49 +0000

This was a great race! The route, which I had never run before was beautiful and a fun challenge. Actually the best route I’ve ever run. It could not have been a prettier day.

I agree that the race was well organized. The t-shirts were very nice too. I am hoping that this becomes a yearly tribute to Randy Simmons and continue as a fund raiser for the foundation. If it does continue there will be double the number of runners next year. Word will definitely spread quickly on how great this race is.

Thanks to the Central Division for organizing this race. Really a great tribute.

Comment on 1st Annual Randy Simmons 5k - LAPD Metro Division by Michael Latch

Michael Latch — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:03:11 +0000

It was an honor to run for Randy!

Mike
http://www.valleycrossfit.com

Comment on 1st Annual Randy Simmons 5k - LAPD Metro Division by suz

suz — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:34:20 +0000

i had a great time at this race, it was very well organized.
hope to see it again next year, doing “cardiac” is always a challenge.
maybe it can be an official tune-up race for the la marathon or
even baker-vegas.

Comment on Biography by richard bose

richard bose — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:54:01 +0000

My name is Richard Bose. I am a Deputy with the Washington County (Oregon) Sheriff’s Office as well as a Washington State Cougar (class of 89). Yesterday I was in attendance at the WSU v. USC football game in Pullman where Randy was honored. My brother, Commander Willie Bose of the WCSO was with me also(we were the people sitting to the right to Randy’s family in the stands). We were both moved by the tribute and by Randy’s work and devotion. I only wish I could have met him sometime. His dedication to his family, profession, community and the Lord sound exceptional. The type of person you feel honored to serve with and know.

As a Christian, Law Enforcement Officer and Cougar myself I understand the same values and sense of duty. After seeing the tribute and reading about Randy and his work I can say that Randy will be in my thoughts and will serve as a continuing role model in my work and life.
I was very sorry to hear of his passing in the line of duty.

In Christ’s Love,
Deputy Richard Bose

Comment on Commemorative Book by Doris Baldwin

Doris Baldwin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:16:57 +0000

I am a friend of Lisa Simmon’s mother….and have know Lisa from a small child…Who more deserving than she to have loved and married such a wonderful human being..

I had never met Randy Simmons…but..felt propelled to offer this sentiment… after learning more about his life and leadership with the LAPD, and the various Los Angeles communities that were beneficiaries of his involvements.

I can truly say that Mr. Simmons was one of a kind..and a person who clearly led by example…in all respects!

Clearly, Mr. Simmons’s life will have a long lasting affect on all who knew him personally, and those, like myself, have only read about him, his accomplishments, and the impeccable manner in which he led his life…He is a role model..

The best to Randy Simmon’s entire family…wife Lisa, children, and remaining family members!

Comment on 1st Annual Randy Simmons 5k - LAPD Metro Division by Jennie

Jennie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:10:29 +0000

Hopefully many people will come out and support this. Runners and nonrunners a like are very capable of finishing a 5k. Good event for all members of the community to participate in. Should be a nice day and it is a great location for a race. I’m looking forward to it.

Comment on Guestbook by Blane Edwards

Blane Edwards — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:40:34 +0000

I am truly saddened to learn of the death of your husband and father. I didn’t hear about it until today up in Seattle as I was reading an article on the internet about LAPD SWAT. Your husband was a very inspiring man. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the service he has provided to not just Los Angeles but to the rest of the citizens and his fellow officers all over the nation as well. Thank you for sharing his wonderful life with us on this website.

Comment on Guestbook by Tina Marie Pollard

Tina Marie Pollard — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:08:55 +0000

Hi Lisa…

I am so HAPPY that you are keeping Randy’s memory alive on this website! He was such a Special Guy! I initially met Randy when he was working Pacific Division (Venice) way back when. I am a Realtor and there I was one day in Oakwood on Broadway Avenue knocking on my clients front door who wasn’t answering, even though we had scheduled an appointment to sign an Escrow amendment at that time. As I kept knocking and getting annoyed that they weren’t answering, up rolls Randy and his Partner. They stopped and got out of their car and the first thing Randy said to me was “Is everything okay?” I remember it like it was yesterday because my reply to Randy was “everything would be fine if these people would just answer the damm door and sign this escrow amendment so it can close Escrow”, Randy laughed and said “he didn’t think they would be signing it for awhile because he had just finished booking them both in jail and came back to see if they could catch the son”. Randy was in the beginning of his career days back then, and Oakwood was a little rougher back then, so Randy immediately began telling me that “Oakwood was no place for a pretty white girl to be knocking on doors alone”…
From that day on, Randy became my personal babysitter when I was in Oakwood and we became fast friends. I was dating an Officer from another Division at that time and once Randy found that out, I was “family”. You and I actually met at Friday’s in the Marina the night that you and Randy met! I remember Randy stopping by my Office a couple of weeks after that night saying “he was in love” - and he truly was! Back in those days, I think Randy and I were the only Dallas Cowboy fans around since they hadn’t even won a game in seasons, let alone anything else. Randy was such a special and geninue human being! We would run into one another now and then over the years and he was always the same Randy, that big smile and that unbelievable sense of humor! I am just so happy that he found you that night and you made his life so Happy!!! He truly was a happy guy and he found everything in you (and more) that he used to talk about finding one day! I thought about that as I stood at Holy Cross looking over at you and the kids, thinking that Randy had found exactly what he wanted, and used to always say “didn’t exist”. Strangely enough, I had been in a very uncomfortable pair of heeled shoes from 8:30am until 5:pm when the Holy Cross service began, and it was that thought of Randy truly being blessed in finding you and the life you gave him that made me forget all about my throbbing feet! You are a truly special lady and one who will blessed many times over for the love and support you gave to Randy! I will always remember Randy and his big heart, and his compassion for others, and I know that he’s sitting on that 50 yard line at every Dallas Cowboys game guiding them to the Superbowl this year!

Comment on Hundreds gather in Reseda to honor fallen SWAT officer Randal Simmons by Don & Charinda Harris

Don & Charinda Harris — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:22:44 +0000

What an awesome recognition!

Lisa,

Don and I continue to lift your family in prayer.. daily!

Don & Charinda Harris

Comment on Guestbook by Shawn and Tami McAdory

Shawn and Tami McAdory — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:17:43 +0000

Shawn and I think of you and your family quite often. It was a pleasure seeing you and Randy weekly when we were members of Glory. We pray that you are doing well and we hope to see you soon. Please know that we love you guys.

Comment on Guestbook by Lyric Joseph-Armstrong

Lyric Joseph-Armstrong — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:11:15 +0000

As always, I love you all. I am glad to know that you are finding ways to keep “Uncle” Randy’s name and wishes alive. I know that “Uncle” Randy “found a good thing” when he found you.

Many prayers and a bunch of love.

Lyric

Comment on Guestbook by Jörg

Jörg — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:23:19 +0000

Dear family Simmons,

I and my LAPD Re-enactment team from Germany regret the tragic death of Randy dearly and mourn with you. We wish you for the future all love and property.
With the best greetings,

Jörg.E

Comment on CBS2 - Condolences For Officer Randy Simmons by Sara Robles

Sara Robles — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:06:37 +0000

I have had the privlege of knowing Mr. Simmons. I have been growing up with Matthew Simmons since pre-school. My memories will always be with me through the rest of my years. I know that Mr. Simmons is looking down on everybody. And he is so proud to see that his family grow through this together. NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Comment on MEMORIAL BILLBOARDS TO SHOWCASE COMMUNITY THANKS by Karen Bossier

Karen Bossier — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:27:05 +0000

A small business owner, a Referee-a number of my co-officials are L.A.P.D., Sheriff, Firefighters etc.. We pray with and for them in every way. God bless them and thank you for the support!

Comment on MEMORIAL BILLBOARDS TO SHOWCASE COMMUNITY THANKS by Randy Walker

Randy Walker — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:22:25 +0000

Not a day goes by…

Randy Walker

Comment on MEMORIAL BILLBOARDS TO SHOWCASE COMMUNITY THANKS by Kim T.

Kim T. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:53:41 +0000

I think the billboards are absolutely wonderful! Let people know who Randy Simmons was and what he stood for. He was a great man!!

Comment on Guestbook by MONIQUE AND FAMILY

MONIQUE AND FAMILY — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:14:02 +0000

Hello Lisa and family,

I know what it is like to lose a father, so I know what your children are going through and to lose that very special person in your life who is so generous with himself, my heart goes out to you. I have prayed for you and your family on a daily basis and I know that my prayers have been answered. You are a very strong, loving, and caring individual, although we have not met, I love the stories I have heard about you and Randy from Joyce. He was a very loving husband, friend, father, and son to all that knew him. Continue to be the “rock” that you children can depend on and also continue to be the woman that you are. You are forever in my prayers.

Comment on Videos by Kim

Kim — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:11:32 +0000

I would like to purchase a copy of the funeral service for my family….he was a gift from God… a true man…..and i would like to share with my sons..

Kim

Comment on About by Richard F

Richard F — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:28:33 +0000

I consider myself lucky to have known Officer Simmons. I was completely shocked when I watched the local broadcast of AMW ( America’s Most Wanted) this past Saturday 6/29/08.

I remember Officer Simmons helping me to pass the physical requirements of the LAPD Academy. I also credit Officer Simmons with helping me to greatly improve my shooting skills. After Officer Simmons help I achieved the up passing percentile on all of the LAPD shooting ranges.

I current;y live in Las Vegas, NV now and am wondering if anyone knows of any upcoming events that will be honoring any and all law enforcement officers that have been killed in action. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

OFFICER SIMMONS - you will be in my heart always. I consider myself a better human being because of the training and knowledge you have given me.

Comment on Fundraising Dinner to Benefit LAPD SWAT Officers by Richard F

Richard F — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:09:57 +0000

I consider myself lucky to have known Officer Simmons. I was completely shocked when I watched the local broadcast of AMW ( America’s Most Wanted) this past Saturday 6/29/08.

OFFICER SIMMONS - you will be in my heart always. I consider myself a better human being because of the training and knowledge you have given me.

Comment on Guestbook by LINDA & FAMILY

LINDA & FAMILY — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:57:36 +0000

GOD HAS BLESSED ALL OF US TO HAVE KNOWN RANDY. RANDY HAD BEEN APART OF OUR LIVES SINCE JUNE 1997. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN 11 YEARS IN JUNE 2008. HE WAS A KIND, GENEROUS, THOUGHTFUL, GOD FEARING, GOOD-HEARTED PERSON. HE HAD THIS SPECIAL LOVE FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THE KIDS HE CALLED HIS OWN “THE GLORY KIDS.”THANK GOD FOR BLESSING MY FAMILY & I, TO HAVE BEEN THE FIRST FAMILY ON WHAT WE CALL”THE BIG BUS” FROM GLORY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (G.C.F.I.). THE KIDS WOULD SCREAM “THE GLORY KIDS BUS!” AS RANDY DROVE DOWN THE STREET. WE ALL LOVE RANDY VERY MUCH AND WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE HIM IN OUR HEARTS. THANKS TO LISA HIS WIFE,WHO STOOD BY HIM AS HE SHARED HIS LOVE AND PRAYERS TO SO MANY.

Comment on Her kind of comfort food by Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:17:10 +0000

I gave you a shout-out. Best of luck with your new enterprise, we hope to vist soon!

Comment on Videos by Leslie Ratleff

Leslie Ratleff — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:22:55 +0000

I would like to purchase a copy of the funeral service for my fiance, Robert B. who trained and worked with Randy in SWAT.

Thank you,

Leslie

Comment on Commemorative Book by Leslie Ratleff

Leslie Ratleff — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:16:17 +0000

My fiance, Robert B. and I go to Holy Cross Cemetry every other Sunday to bring flowers to my parent’s grave. When we go we always stop and put flowers on Randy’s grave also. Robert talks about Randy all the time. He trained him in SWAT and they both served warrants together.

May God continue to bless you and your family.

Leslie

Comment on Her kind of comfort food by Leslie Ratleff

Leslie Ratleff — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:46:20 +0000

Lisa:

My prayers and heart goes out to you and your family. I am originally from New Orleans also. My family name is Marine & Ratleff. I know the love that the Creole family has for one another. There are times that families can argue with one another but whenever we need to pull together for something, they are there.

My fiance, Robert B. is the Swat Officer that was in the picture with Randy in their Swat gear. I think you met him that day at your dinner at the Police Academy. He talks about Randy all the time. We go to Holy Cross to put flowers on my mother and father’s graves and then we alway stop and put flowers on Randy’s grave. He talks about Randy all the time and states what a great guy he was. In fact, he ran into him at the Academy on Manchester Blvd two weeks before the accident.

Thank you Lisa for doing what you are doing. I know that Randy is still with you and your family. His body is gone but not his spirit. We will be there at the restaurant.

Leslie Ratleff