Richard Andrew Austin

RIP Brother. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, you lived a great life. Gone way to soon. Jerry

We sure miss seeing DUCTAPE around town. Excellent life, Randy. Your family, friends and admirers are proud to have known you.

I flew with Randy several times as a very new Boeing pilot in the 737. He was extraordinarily kind and patient with the newbie, along with keeping things in perspective with his dry sense of humor. He always had a smile and a hello for me afterwards when I'd occasionally run into him in the 3-800 building. My condolences to his family, and thank you for sharing him with his larger Boeing family all those years.

I knew Randy nearly all his life. His parents and mine were best friends. I was fortunate to live in the same neighborhood as the Austin's. His brother Tim, his friend Jack Piper and I did many things together growing up such as go to hydroplane races, go to Victoria with the teenage Seattle Totems, and in and the winter spent many nights at Seattle Totem hockey games. We had great times together. My wife Stella and I were Godparents Randy and Patty's second son Conner. Randy had a...

Pre Flighted many aircraft for Randy. RIP Mr. Austin

My heart and prayers go out to Randy's family. I had the privilege of working with him at Boeing Flight Test and was one of those who supported the 777-200LR record flight. He was a gentleman and a great person to work with and I will miss him. I am also a fellow VP-69 alumni, all though I don't think we served together. Fair winds and following seas, Randy.

I flew with Randy many times during flight testing at Boeing; he was a highly skilled pilot and his knowledge of all the Boeing commercial jets was amazing. I enjoyed working with and knowing him very much. I will miss him as he passed away way too soon! RIP, Randy.

I am so sorry to hear about Randy. I have fond memories of our time flying together at Boeing. He was always very professional and extremely knowledgeable of the aircraft performance and systems. I was honored to attend he and Pattis wedding. He was so excited to have found her! My prayers go out to Patti and the kids.

Patty and your family,

My condolences on your loss of a great man, husband and father.

I knew Randy because I was a Boeing instructor pilot from 1986 to 2007. He had great influence on the direction of Boeing's airplane manufacturing.

I thank him for his service to our country during his time in the Navy.

May God Bless you and your family in the days and months ahead. Be well during our current health crisis.