Randy D. McCaulley Obituary

To Randy's family and friends.

My name is Chuck Stewart (SMG Ret).
I was Randy's Platoon Sgt. in Iraq.
It has taken me a long time to be able to write let alone talk about the loss of Randy.
This time of year always is hard but I haven't and never will forget him and his sacrifice.
His little one liners, how he always was trying to give a fatherly impression to the kids when we were out on patrol. His pockets full of candy to give to those kids we met along the way.
I am truly, deeply sorry for your loss.
But with our memories he will always live in our hearts.
God Bless

SGM C. Stewart
U.S. Army (Ret).

To the family of Sgt McCaulley,

I just wanted to let you know that I carried Randy's name upon my chest during the "I did the Grid" race on Saturday May 24th to honor his service and to remember his life. We will never forget.... My sincere condolences on your loss.

Proud father of fallen Marine LCpl Jordan C. Haerter

SFC Mccaulley,
I think of you and the guys from the 110th all the time. I'll never forget the the sacrifices you have made for this country. peace brother.

MAJ Joe Meadors

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

March 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley:
Always remembering Randy. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley:
Please accept my remembrance of Randy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Sgt.1st Class Randy D. McCaulley:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley:
Remembering Randy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley:
Randy gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class McCaulley,

I am so sorry for your loss.

My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.

I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.

The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men and women like Sgt. 1st Class McCaulley.

If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Sgt. 1st Class McCaulley to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].

On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class McCaulley!

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class McCaulley and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

In Remembrance of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley, on the first anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Randy Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the McCaulley family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST HEARD OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. IT SADDENS ME DEEPLY TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE HURTING SO GREAT. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SMILE WILL CONTINUE TO SHINE. STAY STRONG. SEMPER FI

To the McCaulley family. My name is SGT John Wheeler and I was a neigbor and a friend of Randy's here in Iraq. I have many fond memories of him that I will take with me forever. We used to argue which was the better College team Texas or Penn ST back during the football season. It really helped us pass the time here in Iraq. I was there when he left this world and I miss his voice in the hallway now. He had told me how much he loved the Infantry only recently and he said if he could do nothing but the patrols he would stay another year. I said he was crazy and he said no I just don't like guard duty, but the patrols are what makes a difference. I just wanted to say that he was a fine Man, American, and Friend and I will never forget him. SGT John Wheeler

My heartfelt sympathy to the McCaulley family in the loss of Randy. I did not know Randy, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor PA area 52 years) but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Randy you are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

We care and share your sorrow.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

To the Family of SFC Rancy D. McCaulley--I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I pray you find comfort and peace in the Lord. Thank you SFC McCaulley for your ultimate sacrifice.

A Proud 172 Stryker Mom

Dianne Werner

To the family of Sgt 1st Class Randy D. McCaulley:



We are deeply saddened to see that another soldier has been KIA in Iraq. We want you to know that we grieve with you over the loss of another precious soul such as Randy. I know from first hand experience what you are feeling and what you must be going through. We lost a son in Ramadi, Iraq on December 1, 2005, SFC Brent A. Adams and he too was with the 2nd BCT 28th INF Div. Brent and Randy may have know each other.



As Brent’s mother I know there is nothing I can say at this point in time that will ease your pain and sorrow over the terrible loss of your brave and courageous son. I know your hearts are broken and there is now a void and deep sadness in your heart that will never be filled. May it help you to know that there are others who share your pain, agony and sorrow. While the pain will probably never leave but lessen some with time, I pray the Lord gives you comfort, peace and strength to help you cope with this earth shattering loss no parent ever wants to experience. If it would help to talk please don’t hesitate to contact me.



This is an extremely difficult time, but hold on to those wonderful memories of your son….the ones that make you laugh and remember with joy the moments that you shared. The laughter between all those tears is one of the ways that will help you work through your grief. Randy is a hero (a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities) and even though we were not fortunate enough to know him we pray for you and all your family and for all those men and women serving our country so valiantly. Our children have made the ultimate sacrifice and they will always be honored and never forgotten. Unfortunately these tragic events have bound all of us together and changed our lives forever. God bless you and all those who mourn the loss of Randy and thank you for his courageous service to our country!



Barb and Jack Benard

To the Family of Sgt. lst Class Randy D. McCaulley:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost our son 12/1/05. Brent and Randy served together - the 2/28th.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Bill and Pam Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

My sincerest sympathies to the McCaulley Family. I hope the words of the true God will comfort you and give you a measure of peace. Rev. 21:3,4