Randy W. Pickering

I met Randy back in the early 90's at the Summit program at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. I really felt I met a kindred spirit in him and we spent much of our free time drawing and developing new comic book characters. I still have all of the drawings he gave me over those two weeks and over the course of our correspondence following. I'm truly saddened to learn of his passing. Thank you for your friendship all those years ago, Randy, and thank you for your service to your...

To the family of Randy Pickering:

As you may know, the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation has honored your loved one at its Memorial Day Sunday worship service (each year in May) … since the time of your fallen hero's ultimate sacrifice. We will continue to pay tribute to our nation's veterans … lest we ever forget!

Now we would like to honor you … as the next-of-kin … who have also paid a great price on the altar of...

To the family of Spc. Randy W. Pickering:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 May 2013. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled...

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Pickering Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. ...

To the family of Spc. Randy W. Pickering:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 27 May 2012. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled...

To the family and friends of Spc. Randy W. Pickering:
Please accept my remembrance of Randy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Any one wanting to see examples of Randy's artwork can go to http://randymonki.diviantart.com.
I spent his birthday on this site reading all the comments made by him and others.It was comforting to know that the world has access to Randy's art and it will live on forever on the internet. Missing you son, Love Mom

I was right next to Randy when he died. This event has traumatized me for years.. still does.. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. It was a terrible tragedy... I mean I was literally 3 feet from him.

To the family of Spc Randy W Pickering:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Memorial Day Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. on 29 May 2011. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the neighboring states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with some 200 white...