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for Randall Salmon
Christopher Lee Hendershot
August 29, 2012
This week is hard on me Bro. Your mom posted a beautiful picture of you today that reminded me of your spirit I miss so much. I was on Google maps the other day and the satellite view shows your Xterra parked in front of the house. My Lord Jesus comforts me in my sadness. I pray He brings comfort to all your friends and family, especially your mom. I will never forget you. My pitbull reminds me of your strength, courage, and kind heart. All of us are holding on to what made you the best friend I ever had. One year and it's not any easier, but again I stand in God's comfort.
Glenn Alford
February 8, 2012
Sam and Christy,
I was horrified to hear of Randall's death. There is nothing worse than having your child die, no matter how old he is. It just isn't supposed to happen. There have been times when my daughter was sick that I was distraught and worried about how I'd be able to function if I lost her. I have lost loved one and life is empty and hard without them. I can't imagine how you both are able to go on with life. When Randall was on active duty and in a war zone, how you must have worried. But then he cam home safely and you must have thought the worst was over. Then to have him taken from you at such a young age, what a cruel twist of fate. I can imagine nothing more awful. My prayers are with you.
Hammy H
January 10, 2012
Randall is a true, honest, giving and great friend. A part of him always lives on within me. I remember fond memories growing up with him as a teenager, as he was an excellent wrestler. A good 30 pounds lighter than me he could always flip me on my head no matter what (and believe me I tried!).
He gave me strength and was always there to back and believe in me when there was no one else. He strove to be the best he could be in all that he did and continues to inspire me to be better every day. I thank you for allowing him to be a part of my life and I feel that we are like family, he's the brother I never had. Christy I will keep in touch as when we talk, I feel a part of him is alive with me.
Thanks for the well wishes, pictures and card. I will take care and hope all stays well and good with you also. Much love.
Ila Cockrum
December 19, 2011
Vontress and I are so sorry for your loss. The picture you sent of Randall was not Randall for me. In my mind's eye he is still the wiry youth with a flat top who would come into our classroom, Christy. What a wonderful young man he became. He will always live in your heart. I am so thankful for our faith that promises a huge reunion one day.
Jeff Sherman
December 16, 2011
I just wanted to say that "Fish" was a hell of a friend and really helped me adjust to life in Okinawa. It was my first duty station and I was having a hard time adjusting to living in the Marines and being on the opposite side of the planet from my family. If I may be so blunt, you raised a hell of a man, one that was a true friend and is sorely missed.
Marian Evensen
December 14, 2011
We were all saddened to hear of Randall's passing. My boys still remember the wild and crazy times they had with Randall from their younger days together in Portland. It's been many years since you two moved to Idaho. Sounds like being a Marine helped Randall become a responsible young man. Things were falling into place for him . He was studying to be in a profession where he could help others. With his untimely passing he may still be given the roll of helping others just in another setting...
Randall is gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
Much love to you Christy.
Connie Cross
December 14, 2011
When I heard, I cried. As a mother, I can't imagine your pain. While I didn't know Randall, I did know of your deep and enduring love for him..always with a sense of pride as he grew into manhood. I know you are surrounded by the love of others now, Christy, and I wish you only a sense of quiet peace.
Sandi Talt
December 13, 2011
Christy, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine the feelings associated with the loss of a child. The order of life dictates that we should not outlive our children...Randall was such a cute little guy. I wish he could have experienced all of the wonders of becoming a man.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Berner
December 13, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Randall. Both Connie and I wish there was something we could say or do to ease your sorrow, but can only imagine there is nothing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and warm wishes for some kind of healing, in time What a tradegy.
Drew Evensen
December 7, 2011
Of course I remember Randall from the old Mt. Tabor neighborhood growing up in Portland. Mark and I used to babysit him sometimes and I have memories of being at his house on many occasions watching cable TV, eating mac n' cheese and drinking coke or jumping in the hot tub. He had a lot of energy, which meant he got into trouble a lot. He was very curious and bold; he would do things that I would have never done. Sometimes it seemed like he had no boundaries. It was very entertaining at times and off putting at others. He and Christy moved away to Idaho before I was a teenager. I always wondered how he turned out as an adult, but I can only remember him as a child, 2 years my junior.
Mark Cumley
December 7, 2011
Christy and Pat,
So sorry for your loss. I know that Randall brought a lot of joy to your lives. I enjoyed being his friend when we were kids and baby sitting him. He was always happy and full of fun.
-Mark Cumley
"Won't Let Go." - Rascal Flatts
Mom
November 3, 2011
Gilberto Garcia Acevedo
November 3, 2011
He will always be remebered, ma'am, not only as a good son, but a great friend and U.S. Marine. Always faithful.
October 29, 2011
Lladnar.... a name that was special for Randall. You will be remembered by many. RIP, and thank you for watching over us.
Ashley Greenlee
October 27, 2011
Have you said "I love you" or "I miss you" to someone that means the world to you? My best friend, Randall, passed away almost two months ago. I know he would want me to be strong and not cry for him. I just can't be strong all the time. I miss you. I still think just maybe I'll get a call from you today, but no call. I know one day I'll see you again. RIP, friend.
Rob Dunagan
October 24, 2011
Randall was a good man, Marine and friend. He will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Vince Sanchez
October 21, 2011
Randall,
Two things I remember most about you: damn good wrestler...and the band Pink Floyd! I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know you during CHS wrestling. You'll be missed.
Stepahnie Walker
October 21, 2011
I met Randall at the College of Western Idaho bookstore. He helped me through a nasty breakup and I will miss him dearly. Thanks for being a great friend.
Keisha Colgrove
October 21, 2011
Christy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I really truly did care for Randall. He will always have a place in my heart. I am still lost at the thought that he is gone. I can't imagine the emotions you and your family are going through; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Garber
October 4, 2011
Randall has been a very special friend. As a small boy, he found the time to sit down and visit as an adult. Through his life this never changed. We would visit; talking about dogs (mainly boxers), school, relationships or friends. The list goes on. Randall had a rare gift of really listening as well as sharing his own thoughts. We would always learn something from each other. He and I ended our last conversation with that observation. His life was short, but filled with an ability to fully enjoy his time here, as well as explore his own challenges, that were sometimes overwhelming. I think Randall's decision to be a Marine surprised us all. He searched for discipline and a sense of accomplishment; surely he found these and more when he went into the service of our country. Randall holds a special place in my heart, always has and always will.
Matthew Shepard
October 3, 2011
My Dearest Christy and Salmon Family,
My deepest regards and sypathies; Randall was the best friend one could ever have wished for and I will always cherish the 30+ years we had together. Christy, you were and will always be a mother to me, I can't express in words what Randall, you, and your family have always meant to me.
Crys Barber (King)
October 3, 2011
Today is a very sad day. Today I discovered that a great friend of mine is gone from this world. Randall entered my life our freshman year at U of I. He made an impact on my life then and has continued to do so all these years. His life was indeed cut too short, he had so much more to contribute. He will be remembered every day!
Love,
Crys
Carol and Terry Scott
October 3, 2011
Dear Christy and Family,
What do you say to a family that has suffered such a deep loss? I only wish that I had some very special words that could help you through this. But we did want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. And may God Bless!!
Love,
October 3, 2011
Suzanne and I are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts as you go through such a difficult ordeal. To a fellow warrior, God speed my friend, thank you for keeping us safe. You are to be commended.
Suzanne Kibbe-Manto
Doug Kibbe, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.)
Mike Salmon
October 3, 2011
My wife Chris and I are saddened and sorry to hear about Randall's untimely passing. Though we did not know him, we know that his loss will be felt by many and we offer our prayers and thoughts to the family and loved ones he has left behind.
Kim Cashman
October 3, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I went to high school with Randall. I did not know that he was a Marine. Thank God for him and all the others that served in the war. Randall will be remembered. I'm so very sorry, my thought are with the family.
Joan Smith
October 3, 2011
I will miss Randall coming to the library to work on homework and visiting with me. I remember him from Jefferson Junior High & I am truly saddened that his life was so short. He expressed his desire to make a difference in this world for those who needed help. My prayers are with his family. God bless.
Matt O'Donald
October 3, 2011
Dear Fish,
You will be missed, bro.
Semper Fi
Fredrick Thompson
October 3, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. I served with Randall in California and Okinawa, he was an outstanding Marine. This is a great loss to us all in the Stinger community.
Anthony McGee
October 3, 2011
I was sorry to hear Randall passed away at such a young age. I was in the Marines with him. I was one of his Sergeants when he was in Iraq; he was a good man and a good Marine. I trusted him with my back any day.
Glenn Midby
October 3, 2011
I an in shock and so sad to learn that Randall passed away. Randall was a special friend to my daughter and that is how I met Randall this year. I will miss Randall coming by and sitting on the porch and visiting. Randall was a good person and I am so sorry that we lost him so early in his life.
October 3, 2011
Mindy Belt
October 2, 2011
Dear Christy,
I hope you know how much I loved Randall even though he and I never got really close. It was a blessing to have spent some time talking to him on the 4th of July, and I really enjoyed getting to know him a little better. I still say that things are "a doorbell" and always think of how incredibly cute he was as a little tow-headed boy. You have always been a great Mom and he was so lucky to have you and the close relationship you shared. I will never forget the trip to Bend and the amazing quilt you had made for him. What a wonderful thing! He had a truly good heart, which was reflected in his love of animals and his relationships with his friends. He will always be with us in our hearts. I'm just so very sorry he had to leave us so soon.
Love from your cousin,
Ashley Greenlee
October 2, 2011
i am so sorry for you lost. randall was the best friend anyone can ask for im gonna miss him
Pam Stine
October 1, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I see you guys "on the fly" at reunions the concept of losing a child is so difficult to imagine, My thoughts are with you and please know that all Americans appreciate his service and sacrifice.
October 1, 2011
Christy and Sam,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Randall once and he so impressed me! What a great kid. Your sorrow must be so great.You are in my prayers, and my heart.
Love,
Judy Winters
Jessica Morford
September 30, 2011
Christy and Sam,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your famlies are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Matt and Jessica Morford
Phil Sollers
September 30, 2011
I feel fortunate that I was able to get to know Randall. I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen Stock
September 30, 2011
I only met Randall once when he was about 8 or so. A really cute kid! I can't imagine the feelings you are going thru but please know that God will never give you more than you can handle(very hard to understand now) but please remember those great memories! They will sustain you! Love you and you are in our prayers.
Josef Kuehnast
September 30, 2011
I will remember Randall for his quick wit, determination and assertiveness. Those "bridge reunion" weekends in Shelton brought us together for just short periods of time, but we always had fun and were good buddies during those visits.
Although it's been many years since I saw Randall or you Christy and Sam, my heart goes out to you and your family for your loss.
Amy
September 30, 2011
I've been trying for days to write something for Randall, it has been so difficult to know what to say. So much goes through my mind. Ive been non stop thinking of all the wonderful times Randall and I had. We shared so much together. I miss him very much. I will always remember the beautiful smile and dimples, the wonderful poems he wrote, and all the times we spent together. I know he is waiting for me, so we can hug each other again one day. He is a hero, a best friend, and a wonderful man. ILUSM <3 Peace be with you, till we meet again.
Leon and Carolyn Schuh
September 30, 2011
I never had the pleasure of meeting Randall, but I know Christy, and Sam is my cousin. We want you to know that we love you and are thinking of you.
JR Salmon
September 29, 2011
It's been years since I saw you last, but I felt compelled to send you a note of condolence.
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. I miss Randall terribly and really have only the memories of our childhood. I'm very glad that I got to see him a few years back around the time of Grampa Sam's passing, but if I,m being honest, I wish that it could've been so much more. While I have the memories, I have that regret of time not spent.
My childhood was made better by the time that I got to spend with him. Palling around, nights and weekends spend with Rick and Annis, him losing a shoe on a railroad trestle outside the Lion's Club in Cosmopolis and him asking Grampa Sam for an electric guitar for Christmas one Thanksgiving (with you threatening to move him in with Sam if he dared) are some of my fondest. I just hope that he held those times close to his heart as well.
We may not have been close, Randall and I, but I loved him. Love him. And I miss him.
Christy, I'm so SO sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to say goodbye, to tell you all of this myself. Please take solace in his memories and the positive impact that he had on others.
My Heartfelt sympathy,
JR Salmon
Henry Gelbart
September 29, 2011
Dear Christy,
I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I've only known Randall for a fairly short period of my life but he became one of my best friends and I cannot believe he's not with us anymore. We just caught up again recently and shared stories about school and college. He seemed to enjoy what he was doing.
Earlier tonight I've been looking through pictures of Randall and saw that I'm listed as his cousin in the obituary. All I did then was cry and I'm definitely not ashamed to admit it.
I went outside for a smoke and saw the pitch black, dark sky. I started thinking and talking to myself a little about the great and fun time we had, when I briefly noticed a bright star up in the sky. For me, it was Randall, no doubt about that. Him watching us up there...being with us, no matter what we do or where we are.
When I went inside to brush my teeth, I figured I simply HAD to tell you.
Love,
Henry
Bryan Smith
September 28, 2011
Very sorry for your loss. I served with Randall in Okinawa and sometimes he was the ONLY person that got me through. God bless you and we will pray for you.
Joshua Hughes
September 28, 2011
Ma'am my name is Joshua Hughes. I served with your son, Randall, almost the entire time of our enlistment. On behalf of the entire Low Altitude Air Defense family, I would like to express our condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Randall was one of a kind. We will always remember him for his sharp wit and sense of humor. He was well liked and respected by all Marines he worked with. He was always there for one of his fellow brothers. He was a really great friend. May God bless your family. Semper Fidelis
Kelly Moylan
September 28, 2011
I went to school with Randall and he was an exceptional guy, Christy. I am so truly sorry for your loss. I can tel you he was one of my good buddies behind the scenes here at CHS. I always wondered where he'd end up after our raucous high school days and I'm very proud of what he accomplished.
Thinking of you.
Mike Silva
September 28, 2011
you are in my prayers. God bless Randal. A true friend we will never forget. May he rest in peace.
Mike and jenny
Scott Eilmann
September 28, 2011
It's hard to realize you are no longer here. Every time we go for a ride I start to call you to join us. Then I realize you are already there. I miss you and think of you every day. You were a damn good friend,and I am blessed to have had the time I did with you. God speed brother. Save me a spot in the fast lane up there
Chris Hendershot
September 28, 2011
You were one of my best friends Randall. You were a blessing and I will never forget the way you influenced my life. I miss you!
Thanks to the Marines for the Flag Ceremony for Randall.
September 16, 2011
Beautiful boy, outstanding Marine.
September 16, 2011
This photo was taken at Randall's grandparents' home on 9/15/2011.
September 16, 2011
Daniel Juul
September 14, 2011
Randall. You only made a brief influence on my life, and for the little time we were friends, you were a good listener and a great friend. You will be missed my friend, peace be the journey.
Daniel Juul
September 14, 2011
Randall. You only made a brief influence on my life, and for the little time we were friends, you were a good listener and a great friend. You will be missed my friend, peace be the journey.
Phillip Palmieri
September 13, 2011
RIP Randall, it was great knowing you for all those years. We went through many experiences in and out of the Marines, you will never be forgotten by myself, your family, or any other friends. God Bless You
Sylvia Miller
September 12, 2011
Your smile and sweet nature will live forever in the hearts of all who knew you. You will be missed.
Scott Eilmann
September 12, 2011
RIP brother. You were a good man and a great friend. You will be missed
Henry Gelhart
September 12, 2011
Randall buddy, you will be missed. I still don't want to believe it. You have been a great friend - not only to me, but to all of us. RIP and Semper Fidelis
Bryan Smith
September 12, 2011
Randall,
We had a lot of fun, all the way from El Paso TX,to Okinawa Japan. I enjoyed being in the platoon with you,and the times we hung out at the barracks and out in town. You are missed dearly.
Ryan Mulder
September 12, 2011
I owe everything to my experiences with the Marines of Stinger Battery in Okinawa. You will be missed buddy.
gilberto garcia
September 11, 2011
Thanks for having my back bro i will miss you dearly,
joseph lowe
September 11, 2011
RIP Brother. We had some great times, you always had my back. You will always be my friend and you will be missed. Semper Fi
Cristina Corcoran
September 11, 2011
RIP Randall you will be remembered...I had such good memories of you!!!! you will be remembered in our hearts.
Kimmer Jackson
September 11, 2011
Reading all these wonderful entries makes me smile. Randall you clearly had an impact on people throughout your life. Though I have not seen you in years, I remember that you were a great guy. You will be missed.
William Mitchell
September 11, 2011
To the family: he was a man to be proud of and we are all grateful that you shared him with us.
justin terrazas
September 11, 2011
heaven gained another brother marine to gaurd the gates see you on the other side buddy semper fi
Ryan Key
September 11, 2011
RIP brother. You were a good friend and will be missed. Stinger Up!
Kalua Kaiahua
September 11, 2011
R.I.P brother you were a great friend and will always be remembered in heart and soul. Great Marine, even greater friend. Regard goes out to his family and loved ones.
James Paris
September 11, 2011
Semper Fi brother! We had some great times diving the reefs in Okinawa. God speed and guard heavens' gates with Chesty until we meet you on the other side!
Joshua Hughes
September 11, 2011
Randall Savage, buddy you will be missed. I am thankful for having the privilege of knowing and working with you. You were truly one of the best guys to have around. Your sense of humor and wit will be missed. I will see you again wherever we go. Semper Fi brother.
Christopher Tilman
September 11, 2011
Semper Fi ! Cpl. Salmon, you set the standard for so many to emulate. rest easy.. Randall
Nicole & Corey Dixon
September 11, 2011
I cannot believe you are gone Salmon. Corey and I would talk about you often and our adventures on Pendleton. You were such a good friend to him. Im happy the two of you were able to be in Okinawa and Pendleton together. We will forever miss you, Fish.
Rest In Peace Devil Dog.
corey dixon
September 11, 2011
Rip salmon we ll miss u brother semper fi .
Jeff Sherman
September 11, 2011
Salmon was a great guy. He was always there for a friend and always had a way to boost moral. You will be sorely missed Fish. Semper Fi brother!
Mike Conley
September 11, 2011
Randall, a handsome young man I met for the first time a year ago while having dinner with the Cooper family.
Natalie Davis
September 11, 2011
I can't believe you're gone Randall. I'll miss you and remember you for the rest of my life. Thank you for your service and for being a great friend and person.
Matthew O'Donald
September 11, 2011
RIP Fish we love you bro semper fi!
Standby. Iraq.
September 11, 2011
Semper Fi.
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