Add a Memory
Make a Donation
Randy Payne Obituary
Randy was a member of the Close Protection Team that was assigned to protect the Regional Command South Commander, Brigadier General David Fraser.
"While we are saddened by their loss, we will not forget them or their sacrifice," said Brig. Gen. Fraser, calling the soldiers "outstanding Canadians" who believed in what they were doing in Afghanistan.
"We will redouble our efforts in southern Afghanistan in their memory."
Randy leaves behind a wife, Jody, two children (son Tristan, aged 7 and daughter Jasmine, aged 5), his parents (Dave and Nancee Payne) and brother (Christopher).
934 Entries
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2025
Miss you 19 years later Payner. What a guy! Never equalled in my eyes.
I Boucher
April 22, 2025
It´s been 19 years, but it still feels like yesterday. You were more than a fellow soldier-you were my roommate during MP QL3, a brother, and a true friend. I´ll never forget the laughs, the long nights, and the way you always had everyone´s back. Your memory lives on in the hearts of those who served with you. You are missed, remembered, and honoured-always.
April 21, 2025
Remembering your sacrifice 19 years ago.
Thinking of your family.
Lincoln and Laurie Dinning
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2024
18 years is a long time and yet still feels like the blink of an eye. I have a kid on my baseball team who reminds me of you and he makes me laugh the same way. Rest easy brother.
How you can show support
April 22, 2024
Remembering your sacrifice 18 years ago..
Laurie and Lincoln Dinning
Iseak Boucher
November 11, 2023
Thank you for your service to country and being the amazing person you were!
April 22, 2023
Remembering your sacrifice 17 years ago and thinking of your family today.
Lincoln and Laurie Dinning
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2023
17 years now Payner. I wouldn’t trade our memories for anything except having you here. A toast to you today Hardchargeralways remembered.
PM
I boucher
April 21, 2023
As I drive down the highway of heroes I remember my hero.Randy Payne the legend! I hope your family has comfort in knowing you where amongst the best!
Patricia Charette
April 20, 2023
Remembering you Randy... gone but never forgotten...
Iseak Boucher
November 12, 2022
Your memory will always live onI hope your family finds comfort in knowing you were always much loved.
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2022
You’ve been gone much longer than I knew you. I wouldn’t have traded our friendship for anything. I often think of how you would have aged far better than I have and it makes me smile.
RIP hardchargeralways remembered.
April 21, 2022
16 long Years my son, always remembered.
Larry Toovey
October 28, 2021
Dave and Nancy. Still think about you and the loss of your son. Larry Toovey.
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2021
Payner...15 years...that’s crazy. What a beautiful older man you would have been! Me not so much but my memories of you hold fast. I still miss you more than you’d like and talk about you plenty. Rest easy hardcharger.
April 22, 2021
Remembering your family today.
Lincoln and Laurie Dinning
Mom & Dad
April 21, 2021
No matter how I spend my days
No matter what I do
No mornings dawn, no nights return
Without a thought of you
Many a lonely heartache
Quite often a silent tear
But always a beautiful memory
Of the one we loved so dear.
Daniel Rossignol
April 21, 2020
Payner Ive never wrote anything to you brother and its taken me 14 years to do this. Im sorry for that champ! You have always been with me! I still keep in touch with Pat and reminisce of our times together at basic and at the academy. You two gave me some of the best memories which I cherish to this day! I could write so much about our times together and how much you mean to me but just needed to finally tell you I miss you and love you like a brother. 0318B Dan Rossignol Rossy
Pat Mangan
April 21, 2020
Payner,
I was just texting with Rossi and we were extolling your virtues - too many and too personal to list here. We will both be raising your favourite Coors light tomorrow in your unwavering honour. Miss you bro!
Mangan
Mom and Dad
April 21, 2020
No matter how I spend my days
No matter what I do
No mornings dawn, no nights return
Without a thought of you
Many a lonely heartache
Quite often a silent tear
But always a beautiful memory
Of the one we loved so dear.
Nancee ( Mom ) Payne
April 22, 2019
RIP son. We miss you so so much.
April 22, 2019
Gone but never forgotten hon. Love and miss you as big as the sky. R.I.P.son. Love always and forever. Mom and Dad. xoxoxoxoxo
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2019
Miss you Brother,
I wouldnt have missed being your friend for the world...I just wish youd picked better beer!
Chin up hardcharger,
Mangan
L S
November 23, 2018
Always remembered
Boucher Family
November 4, 2018
After all these years, Randy still continues touch our memories.....I was driving though Barrie the other day and the memories of the fun we had with You, Mangan and boys during our MP Training still continue......Having been my roommate you showed me so many life lessons. I continue to carry all those memories and lessons with me in a special place in my heart for the rest of my life. Thank you Randy for your service.
September 2, 2018
Miss You
Patrick Mangan
April 22, 2018
I can't believe it's been 12 years. We'll share some of your terrible beer and laugh at your amazing stories tonight.
More than never forgotten - you are always remembered.
Cheers Brother,
Mangan
Mom & Dad
April 21, 2018
12 long years my son, we miss you.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
April 20, 2018
Thinking of the Payne family this weekend
Lincoln and Laurie
Dinning
November 11, 2017
Thinking of you and the brothers that went with you that day, always remembered.
Robert (Bob) Smith
April 22, 2017
RIP Brother.
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2017
Payner....something about you always shines through. I still miss you but can now remember the good times more vividly than when we lost you. I'm sure you're causing trouble wherever you are :)
Mom and Dad Payne
April 22, 2017
Miss you as big as the sky hon. RIP
April 22, 2017
Thinking of you and your family today Randy.
Never forgetting .
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
Mom&Dad
April 20, 2017
I came across a picture
Of you and I today.
The tears just started falling
But I couldn't turn away.
I closed my eyes and I was there
That day so long ago...
I saw your eyes still shining bright
Alive and so aglow.
I swear I heard your laughter
As I gazed upon your face;
That golden and contagious sound
That nothing can replace.
It brought back such sweet memories
Of how life used to be.
Each picture's now a time machine
...that brings you back to me.
April 19, 2017
I love you!
Kevin Drapeau
April 19, 2017
Payner,
I miss our talks, our hockey, and our laughs!
You my friend were a small man with the strength and heart of a giant!!!
You will never be forgotten and Living in a military community I tell many about you and there were many that knew you!
You are always spoken about highly and I teach and speak of you to my children all the time!!
They know you by name and we will NEVER FORGET you or your sacrafice!
Your always in my heart!
Man Hugs !!
Until we meet again my dear friend Payner!
Cheers!
Robert Hunt
April 19, 2017
Dave,, our condolences,, go out to you and your Family,,
Mom & Dad
April 19, 2017
I came across a picture
Of you and I today.
The tears just started falling
But I couldn't turn away.
I closed my eyes and I was there
That day so long ago...
I saw your eyes still shining bright
Alive and so aglow.
I swear I heard your laughter
As I gazed upon your face;
That golden and contagious sound
That nothing can replace.
It brought back such sweet memories
Of how life used to be.
Each picture's now a time machine
...that brings you back to me.
Always remembered, Mom and Dad
April 19, 2017
Randy you gave it all. Gone but not forgotten!!
April 11, 2017
that time again mate
November 25, 2016
x
November 23, 2016
No matter how I spend my days
No matter what I do
No mornings dawn, no nights return
Without a thought of you
Many a lonely heartache
Quite often a silent tear
But always a beautiful memory
Of the one we loved so dear.
November 13, 2016
has a great thinking of you at lansdowne for you on 11th
November 12, 2016
Miss you
November 12, 2016
A lot of friends showed up today Payner, talked of days gone by. miss you friend.
November 2, 2016
Forever in our hearts,missed and loved everyday
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2016
Cheers Brother - 10 years - thanks for the good times and the memories - everyone that we teach drill to at our department knows your name and your legacy...miss you
Mom and Dad
April 21, 2016
Gone but never forgotten hon. Love and miss you as big as the sky. R.I.P.son. Love always and forever. Mom and Dad. xoxoxoxoxo
April 21, 2016
Remembering your family,and your sacrifice everyday.
Lincoln,Laurie and Brendon Dinning
December 29, 2015
for you
Mom and Dad
November 11, 2015
R.I.P. our dear son Randy. Love and miss you as big as the sky now and forever. Love Mom and Dad
Pat Mangan
April 26, 2015
All your friends toasted you on the 9th anniversary of your sacrifice...I miss you chum - I wrote something here on the 22nd but it must not have passed the censors...
Nancee Payne
April 22, 2015
I wish heaven had a phone Randy so I could talk to you. Love and miss you as big as the sky. RIP son. Love always and forever. Mom and Dad
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2014
Another year Payner...8...it's crazy. Everyone remembers you and thinks the world of you...you'd be truly humbled by the impact you've had on so many. You're in my thoughts and a Coors going down tonight in your honour. Get it done Hardcharger.
April 22, 2014
We lost a great comrade in arms, always remembered my buddy.
April 22, 2014
Every day in some way memories of you Randy come our way. Though missing you; you are ever near. Love and miss you as big as the sky always and forever. Mom and Dad
April 21, 2014
Heavy heart on the eve of your passing my friend...miss you
April 20, 2014
Remembering you and your family,especially April 22.
The Dinning Family
Mom and Dad
April 18, 2014
No matter how I spend my days
No matter what I do
No mornings dawn, no nights return
Without a thought of you
Many a lonely heartache
Quite often a silent tear
But always a beautiful memory
Of the one we loved so dear.
April 14, 2014
Though his smile is gone forever
And his hand we cannot touch
Still we have so many memories,
Of the one we loved so much.
His memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part;
God has him in his keeping
We have him in our heart
RIP my friend
March 27, 2014
Always remembered
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2013
For the families and children of our fallen this Christmas 2013
Colours glowing near a window pain
Shimmer gentle, seen, the sight
Lifting hearts in yuletide's glow
On Christmas Eve, tonight
Let them hear the carols
Sung on high
Sung in hearts so light
Sung with all the love that grew
Sung with all their might
As they gather close
Around their Christmas tree
Recall a life time, shared
Broke into tears, for a life once shared
With a nation
With all of us
Oh Lord our child of Canada
Lost a soldier, Oh So Dear
To a world that needed
A strong, strong heart
To stand, to say, no more
In a world gone so terribly wrong
On behalf of me and you
They stood, they gave, all that they could
Left those they loved behind
We now cherish, the very thought
A thought that's so profound
Hearts have risen high above
As angle's wings do fly
Carrying forth their love so dear
We hold them near to us
Their wives, their children
Their moms, their dads
Their families, loved ones, friends
And those who walked at their sides
On behalf of all of us
As sunshine gathers, sparkles thought
In the snow that's on a tree
May the beauty of the gift they gave
Shine on for you and me
May the warmth of love surround their hearts
Quell the hurt, the pain the loss
May it bring your soldier, mom, or dad
Close to you tonight
May they wrap their loving arms so tight
Hold you close and oh so near
And let you know you're never alone
At this precious time of year
In life, in birth, a special child
Was born on Christmas morn
To bring to you that special chance
To be near to them once more
May the Joy of Christmas warm your hearts and lift your spirits high
Shine the glow that Christmas brings
Close to you tonight
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake/Morinville, Alberta
Our hearts, Our tears, Our prayers, Shared, This Christmas 2013
[email protected]
Melanie
November 11, 2013
You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
November 11, 2013
R.I.P. Randy. You are with me day and night. Love always and forever. MOM
Roger Borchert
November 9, 2013
We Will Remember Them. Written for Remembrance Day 2013
For those who've stood at the gates of hell
As battle rages forth
And stood to hold their line, their fate
To lift a new world rising forth
A world in which freedom's hand
Was openly held toward
To those to escape the bonds that bind
To hold them ever more
From the clutches, the beating down
Their spirit and their hearts
Those who held that outstretched hand
To those who needed help
So thankful all a world should be
For they stood for another voice
One that held our hearts, our minds
Standing very close
Freedom is not just a venture forth
It is a way of life
That lends us all, the gift to stand
Go forth for what is right
And allow all those to climb aboard
Who see it in their sight
Oh Lord you gave us choices
Good or evil found in hearts
The two, so very different hold
Our worlds so far apart
Tonight I looked into the coals
Of embers burning bright
And saw the life of those who share
Our nation's glowing light
At first their dreams are smoke and mirrors
Of a life that used to be
And then each soldier rises up
Gives meaning to where they've been
Learning pride, remembrance
From those who've stood before
Those who tossed the torch that holds
Their futures, evermore
So many didn't return back home
They lay where poppies grow
So many others caught their torch
And across our earth they've roamed
Within this new world
They have worked so hard
To help to come about
A world where sons, where daughters, rise
And share a brand new world's spark
Lord love them for they took a stand
And said no more, no more
A message needed
In our world today
As terror knocks on every door
We could never wander very far
From these hearts so warm that said
Our world needs us brave enough
To stand in terror's way
So as you sit around a campfire's light
Look in and see how bright
The glow that warmed those hearts to stand
As they stood for all of us
We can never forget that step they took
We remember those who gave
All they could towards a better world
A better world today
We Thank Them
We Will Remember Them
Strong of heart
Strong in spirit
Glowing heroes to recall each day
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2013
Still on my mind and in my heart all the time bro. Nothing will change that. Coors Light tonight in your memory 0318B
MOM
April 22, 2013
Seven years ago today our lives changed forever . You are with me every morning,noon and night Randy. RIP son. Miss and love you as big as the sky.
Dad and Mom
April 21, 2013
I dreamed last night you held my hand,
But woke and you weren't there,
And as teardrops filled my eyes
Your presence filled the air.
I tried again to reach you,
But found you to far away,
So I began to cry again.
And silently turned away
I'm waiting for the day
When I see you once again
I know just what I'll do,
I'll gently grab you by the hand
To make my dream come true
April 21, 2013
Our thoughts will be with your family,on the 22nd.
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
Roger Borchert
March 30, 2013
My poem, written for this Easter 2013, in respect of those who have given their very all to bring about a better world on our behalf and in recognition of their families, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers who miss them so deeply at each Easter Sunday meal. May They R.I.P. We Will Remember Them.
Empty chairs each Easter Sunday
In homes across our land
Tears flowing gently
For each son or daughter
Mom or dad
Who gave a heart to Canada
Stood proud for me and you
Stepped forth to make a difference
In a world, in need, they knew
I've seen comets
I've seen meteors
But what I saw the other night
Was a glowing ball
Streak across the sky
In slow motion, in its flight
It glowed so bright, like mini moon
Its colour just the same
And then in the spirit with which it came
Turned to darkness once again
Overjoyed in what, I had seen
It was not a shooting star
It was a light that lifted high
In the brief moment of its spark
Oh lord, so many soldiers
So young and full of life
Have moved my heart
In this gentle way
As they've stood so far apart
Parted from their families
Parted from their friends
Stood so tall for who we are
Given all that could be given
Now held so close, within the hearts
Of those who miss them so
As bright, as seen, this palm Sunday's eve
Not unlike a story foretold
Of a son who gave his very all
So others would follow
Follow in a dream, a way
That a world would see a light
Of goodness spread across a world
At freedoms dawning sight
Oh Lord be near our soldier
Who also gave a life
For all to see a better world
On behalf of all of us
Lord, I dare not compare your son of life
To our warriors brave and true
I only give this humble voice
Of their efforts, the good, they do
Standing tall
Standing brave
Standing with all you shared
Within their hearts as young they were
To mold them
Brave for you
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
Roger Borchert
December 23, 2012
For the Families of Our Fallen This Christmas 2012
Angel's feathers falling
To remind us they're up there
Wind chimes sounding gently
To let us know the lord is near
Today is but a lull, in winter's nasty chill
One can see the storm clouds building
Circling, all around us now
We hold so close the warmth that was
To let it not escape
Yet no matter how hard we try
The warmth, it finds the gate
The chill it reaches down inside
Attaches to the spine
Sends shivers climbing through us now
Hearts are frozen held in time
For those who've lost a loved one, friend
Tis all they can endure
A hope, a wish, a prayer, t'would bring
Their loved one home again
Oh Lord their Soldier stood for all
Please warm these hearts so chilled
So they may find the warmth once shared
With this one no longer near
As they look out through the window
Let the moon and stars, shine bright
Let all about, it glisten forth
On this, this special night
Another hero gave his all
The one who led the way
For them to find a life beyond
And faith to find a day
A way to climb a staircase
To the heavens high above
To join a son, a daughter, friend
To be together once more as one
Oh lord you sent your son, our gift
To those who lend a heart
To those who've given all and more
For those life has forgot
We stand so near, so near Oh Lord
In praise, in solitude
Await a time, a time to share
A loved one entrusted unto you
Thank you Lord
Merry Christmas To All
We will Remember Them Until You Meet Again
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, Alberta
[email protected]
November 11, 2012
Rest in peace my dear Randy. Love you as big as the sky. Love you always and forever.
You are always with me. Love Mom
Elton Seymour
August 15, 2012
I was Randy's instructor at the Military Police Academy in Borden, Ontario, and it was an honour to know him. His upbeat personality and smile are one of the many things I remember about him. I will always remember him and the sacrifice he made for our country.
George Sowa
June 6, 2012
Very sorry to read of your husband's/father's/son's/brother's loss. I was looking for the obituary of another Randy Payne and came across this. I hope you all take solace knowing Randy passed away as a hero trying to keep the peace in a very unsettled world. May he rest in peace and thank you for his service.
Sincerely,
George Sowa
Mom and Dad
May 29, 2012
Today Randy would be your 39th birthday. We miss you so so much and love you as big as the sky. Gone but never forgotten. Love Mom and Dad
Pat Mangan
April 22, 2012
6 years bro...time keeps rolling on but I still haven't met anyone who holds a candle to you. I taught drill at a recent "Police Camp" and told your story to the kids. "Chin up...be proud Hammerheads" (that part was just for you :)
Mom
April 22, 2012
It seems an eternity and at other times it was the other day our lives changed forever. I love and miss you more and more Randy with each passing day. You have never left me as you are with me every day and night. Love always and forever.
Mom Dad
April 22, 2012
Across the fields of yesterday
He sometimes comes to me
A little lad just back from play,
The lad he used to be.
Miss you son
Love Mom and Dad
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5253494306/
April 21, 2012
Thinking of you,and your family on the 22.
Laurie lincoln and Brendon Dinning
Roger Borchert
December 24, 2011
For the Families of Our Fallen, This Christmas 2011
The wind is howling at my doorstep
This eve of Christmas Eve
The trees are bending low its clear
As Christmas day draws near
As I decked the tree this Christmas
I thought of those so brave
Of those who've lost a loved one
Who stepped forth for me and gave
They gave their all for Canada
A gift beyond compare
They stood a world away in time
Where few would tread or dare
So many loved ones share in tears
In thoughts they've left behind
Hugs once held so warm and close
A smile within a mind
The TREE has become so special now
For it holds a life time past
Its sparkling lights a memory's glow
Of a hero once held so near
As garland wrapped the tree in smiles
Those smiles of yesteryears
Those smiles held upon as face
Forever now held near
Each piece of tinsel a frozen tear
Shed at a time of loss
And now reflecting the reason why
For this hero was dearly loved
A true angel tops this Christmas tree
For is seen when looking high
As a loved one lifts their faces near
And a prayer races from a heart
A wish that they were standing near
A wish for laughter's sound
A warmth a hug once use to bring
Remains a memory oh so close
Oh Canada, our heroes gave
Their loved ones hold our hearts
Lord please reach out and hold them close
Please be so near this season forth
By: Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, Our Prayers
Wishing You All A Wonderful Christmas
[email protected]
Jesse Reed
November 11, 2011
RIP Randy wour work is done.
Maureen and John Bobbitt
November 11, 2011
We never knew you Randy but when we hear your mom and dad speak of you it is with pride and love. It is obvious you were a wonderful son and a true and faithful soldier. Thank you for your sacrifice.
November 11, 2011
Randy,
Gananoque turned out in fine order today for Remembrance Day. We are all so proud of you. You are missed but not forgotten
RIP my friend.
Dave Canty
Del Cassell
November 9, 2011
I miss my friend.:(
Trevor Daley
October 11, 2011
Love ya bro.
May 29, 2011
Our dear Randy
Today you would be 38. Rest in peace son.
Love always and forever
Mom and Dad
Cor and Jean Oostrom
April 22, 2011
Dave and Nancee and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this weekend as we remember Randy. Pro Patria
Cory Gaffey
April 22, 2011
Payner...Ironic that the 5 year anniversary of your death falls on the same weekend as Easter..This weekend, I'm remembering 2 men who gave their lives for the betterment of their fellow man. You’re remembered as a hero and your cause was not in vain, we who are left behind are still carrying on the fight in your memory...Till we meet again in the next life my friend...Cheers, Gaff.
Cst Patrick Mangan
April 22, 2011
Payner...5 years is hard to believe...was tucked into cover behind a drug house waiting to execute a warrant yesterday...smiling to myself about how much fun it would be if you were there. Too bad so many people didn't get to know you like I did. Miss you Bro.
April 22, 2011
Dear Dave & Nancee, We know it has been five long years for you, We are sure the pain of losing Randy will never go away but we pray that God will give you strength to carry on.
Frank & Sharon
Joe & Mary McIntyre
April 22, 2011
Dave & Nancee, my friends even though separated by 1000kms I still have flashbacks of the precious lost of your son Randy. Its just beyond my great imagination to know how it feels in losing someone you love so much. Our prayer are with your family. For ever friends Joe & Mary McIntyre
April 22, 2011
Thinking of you both today with love.
John and Maureen
Love Dad
April 22, 2011
Tho his smile is gone forever
and his hand we cannot touch
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much
His memory is our keepsake
With which we will never part
God has him in his keeping
We have him in our hearts
Mom
April 22, 2011
My dear Randy
There hasn't been a morning,afternoon or evening that you haven't been with me in the past 5 years. You are always with me. Love you as big as the sky.
Love and miss you always and forever
April 22, 2011
Thinking of your Family today
Lincoln Laurie and Brendon Dinning
cathie jackson
January 30, 2011
when i saw the news on tv i was stunned. not nancee an davids boy. you both have such wonderful memories of randy ..... such a shame to lose such a great young man.
Mom
January 30, 2011
My dearest Randy
It has been 5 years almost to the day you left for Afghanistan. It seems like an eternity and other times it seems like only yesterday. I was the last person to see you off in Trenton. We all miss and love you so so much. Rest in peace son.
Showing 1 - 100 of 934 results
Make a Donation
in Randy Payne's name
How to support Randy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Randy Payne's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreMore ways to support the family
Visit the Sympathy Shop
Sponsored