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Georgina Atchison
May 28, 2025
I can't believe it has been 20 years! I was just telling someone about that day when we took incoming mortar rounds that seriously injured you. I remember it like it was yesterday. Rest in paradise, my friend.
Tammie Billups
May 26, 2025
You are very missed Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins. Rest Easy my
Tammie Billups
May 26, 2025
We'll Sgt. 1st Class Randy Collins it's 2025. Just giving you your respect due this year. I never wanted to send a tribute because your death is still an hard pill to swallow. I have many years of memories but when We first met at Ft. Ord in Monterey Ca. Class clown of the year . Then when they sent us all to Ft. Drum NY. What a crazy place we got sent to lol. But you kept all of us laughing. Me, Jason, reeda, joe, etc even the kids use to laugh at you. Byw, bre' made me an grandma to a beautiful baby girl name Nae' she look just like me and my mom lol. She's 11 years old and Jason is teaching her how to play basketball because he wants a wnba player lol. You would be here cracking jokes on that, but happy at the same time. Lol. When I found out about you being in the hospital I just knew that you would make it home because you had so much life in you. Then on May 24th to get that call was just . All of us was silent for days. We'll I'm honoring you today to thank you for your service and I thank god that I was able to be a friend in your life. You always stayed positive even when you was cracking jokes. I know that your up in heaven giving laughter to everyone. I pray that you're resting in peace. Just know that we think of you everyday. To All of Randy's family I pray that life has gotten a little easier without him being here on earth. Stay blessed
Roxanne Collins (Wife, JEDI 2)
May 28, 2018
To the one that holds my whole heart! I will not forget! Today is a celebration for many but I could never bring myself to a place where Memorial Day is one of happiness. It has been 13 years on 24 May since you left this earth and no day has passed that my heart truly longs for you. Though you would be proud of the things that have been accomplished with you in mind, those things don't mean the same without you being here to witness them. I thank God that you have been the greatest supporter that I have had the opportunity to know. You did an excellent job motivating and giving Kevin so many words of wisdom that he still holds great value in and that is apparent in his life today. You would be ecstatic of the software engineer that is developing right before my eyes. He has developed into a respectable young gentleman with a heart of gold. Thank you so dearly for instilling in him the disciplines that have carried him throughout these past few years. While I continue on this journey of living on this earth, I could not help but be overwhelmed today with such grief from missing you so dearly. SFC Randy Duane Collins, I want to pay tribute and honor to you this day and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice not only for our family but, for all of the people in this nation who have the freedom and breathe in their bodies to enjoy another day on earth. Thank you for being the perfect father to Jazmine and Kevin. Most of all I thank you for being my closest friend, comrade, and most of all, my amazing husband. Until we meet face to face again, I sorely miss you Randy and love you just the same and honor you so much for your sacrifice.
P.S. Well Done Patriot "JEDI 1", Well Done!
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Ricky Pring
November 6, 2017
Roxanne do not know if you remember me but I was the RCSM when you and Randy were in the 11th ACR. I had submitted Randys name to be inducted into the Regimental Honorary Rolls. It was approved and I accepted his certificate and medal at this years reunion and want to get it to you. My email is [email protected]
SFC RANDY DUANE COLLINS
Joe Davis
May 29, 2017
Randy, I am thinking about you its been 12 years since your death, there is not one week that goes by that I don't think about you. Just know your missed eternally until we meet again in heaven.
God Bless you eternally!
John 15:13King James Version (KJV)
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Rufus Coleman
May 28, 2017
I took a moment to read the story of Randy Collins this Memorial Day weekend. While I'm certain his whole story wasn't told on this page, I gathered enough information to know that he was a good man, a God fearing man, and one worthy of praise for his sacrifice.
May the Lord keep you and grant your family peace.
Roxanne Collins
May 25, 2017
To the love of my life, Randy Collins! My heart is full of delight in knowing who I am and who I was to you! You never ceases to let me know how amazing the love that we shared was to you. I sitting here remembering some of the final words that you spoke to me... Although my physical being desire to shed more tears, you gave me so many valuable instructions that I still hold true to this day. I remembered yours words during your departure... You said that "I was your first lady and that you mean that in more ways than one." You stated that " You loved me so much that you would die for me." You made it a point to express how important it was to you that your name be represented and honored. You were one of a kind and I am extremely blessed to still be a carrier of your legacy and honor even more now! If we had a chance to do it all again, we'll love one another just the same because my unwavering love for you will never change! Loving you for the amazingly beautiful memories we shared as a unified solid front as husband and wife! God kiss this angel for me and let him know from my heart to yours to his, I'll love him until we meet again! Your Wife til the end... Roxanne
Veronica McMorris
October 16, 2016
Hey Roxanne,
I met you at Fort Hood Texas, 2007-2009. I remembered your husband had just passed a couple years ago and you just transmitted from the Army. How are you and your son doing? You did my hair in the donut and I'm the Army Nurse; the Jamaican CPT. I just wanted to say how are things going with You and family? Will continue to uplift you and the family in prayers. I'm assigned to Hawaii, please feel free to call at 301-503-7614. Thank you for taking care of my hair during my assignment at Fort Hood, TX and God' bless. Take care.
Veronica
LaShawn Spalding
December 30, 2014
Thought of you this morning.. Remember how we tied cans and strings to your car after you an Roxanne got married. I was honored to witness your ceremony! Thinking of the impact that you had on me after only knowing you for such a short while.. Cant imagine what those who knew and loved you longer feel. May your sacrifice never be forgotten.
latonya maxwell
May 29, 2014
Your baby girl is going to be ok. The road hasnt been easy however with gods grace and mercy things always work out for the good. College graduate 2014 december. We miss you dearly. It seems like yesterday.
Joe D
May 27, 2014
Randy your always on my mind you and Jasmine and Tonya.
R.I.P brother gone but not forgotten.
Enrique Davis
May 26, 2014
Randy, I miss you man. I will never forget. Just your words alone have helped me excel in the Army and much in Life. Had a bond fire today here in Afghanistan with my ODA and had to say something about you, damn near cried. Love you big bro, thank you for all that you gave so that me and my family can enjoy the freedoms and blessings of choice and agency we have in this great nation of ours.
Georgina Atchison
May 26, 2014
This holiday is for you my friend because you paid the ultimate sacrifice! R.I.P. Randy! Gone but not forgotten!
Six Flags
May 16, 2014
Plt Trip to Six Flags 2003
May 16, 2014
A Friend for Life
May 16, 2014
Sharing a Laugh
May 16, 2014
Dec 2003 Presentation
May 16, 2014
Dec 2003 11th ACR Plt Hail and Farewell
May 16, 2014
Joe Davis
November 13, 2013
Jasmine and Latonya, I miss you both dearly and think of Randy so often, please know my thoughts and prayers are all ways with you and your family. I will always miss Randy Duane Collins-Lord Jesus Christ please have mercy on our souls as we deal with Grief after all these years. Love yall
latonya maxwell
November 12, 2013
Thanks for your ultimate sactifice. You are missed more than words can ever describe. You will never be forgotten in my home. I see some part of you everyday through jazmines eyes.
November 11, 2013
On this Veterans day our family salutes you Randy Collin, for the ultimate sacrifice you gave for this country. May the Lord continue to bless your family, for we miss you so much, but your job continues and you are now a soldier for the Lord.
The Brown Family
Jacksonville, Florida
Thank you!!
PROM DAY 2012
LATONYA MAXWELL
May 27, 2013
DADDYS GIRL
LATONYA MAXWELL
May 27, 2013
JAZMINES PROM DAY 2012
LATONYA MAXWELL
May 27, 2013
JAZMINES PROM DAY 2012
LATONYA MAXWELL
May 27, 2013
JAZMINES PROM DAY 2012
LATONYA MAXWELL
May 27, 2013
DADDY'S GIRL
LATONYA MAXWELL
May 27, 2013
Our daughter had a very emotional day on May 24th, however thank god hat her college roommates were sympathetic and showed her much love. She is doing well in college. Please continue to keep Jazmine in your thoughts and prayers. She loves her daddy (Randy) and all that knew him knew that he loved her very much. She was her dads pride and joy. He is missed very much, but will never be forgotten. Thank you JOE D. (his best friend) for keeping his legacy alive. LATONYA MAXWELL
Roxanne Collins
May 27, 2013
Always enjoyed your lovely smile. Love and miss you so much.
Seth Comire
May 27, 2013
Not exactly a happy Memorial Day. I still miss you battle.
Peggy Childers
May 24, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins:
It has truly been my honor to sign Randy's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Randy will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Johnny Rodgers
April 14, 2013
Was sitting here thinking about you and all the Jokes we shared. Still remember when you were on Family Feud.
July 14, 2012
Our family is sorry for your loss. Please know we will be in eternal gratitude for Sgt 1st class for your military service.
Roxanne Collins (wife)
June 22, 2012
It has been a very emotional year for me. As I sat in church this year and watch tribute played for all of our fallen, I could not contain tears that stream from my eyes..another sudden and shocking lost..My brother whom felt that it was his duty to watch over Kev and I is now In heaven we you. I want you to know that he has done an awesome job and he kept his word seven years later. So .many of our friends hav shown us nothing but love and kindness..I'm so grateful to have been married to such a wonderful man as this.. So far w/o a touch from another, no one has matched the very essence of the Man of God that you were to me in my life. So much Godly wisdom shared that have helped me to maintain the standard of holiness(will not settle for the lesser)! I can't thank God enough for letting me share so many precious priceless moments with such a vessel of honor and mighty man of valor that you were. If God doesn't do anything else, He's already done more than enough for me by letting me share a portion of your life with you..Miss so much your smile, laughter, jokes and friendship....Love you still, my hero!!!!
latonya maxwell
June 13, 2012
To the friends of Randy I would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our daughter during her growing process, losing her daddy was very hard for her, well she graduated from high school on May 18th and the graduation was very emotional for her, please continue to pray as she transitions into college. I know that his spirit along with gods mercy and grace helped see her through.
S. Allen
May 28, 2012
Never Forgotten Sgt Collins and may God be with your family.
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2012
May 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins:
Always remembering Randy. "Some gave all."
Georgina Atchison
May 25, 2012
It has been 7 years and it seems like yesterday. I will never forget that day and the days leading up to it. R.I.P. my friend.
Twonia
May 24, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Davis
January 21, 2012
Just want evyeone to know, that this Angel-Randy Duane Collins is a Legend in his own time, boyee I miss him so much and cherish all the wonderful memories, he will always be my best friend until the end of time, if you just could have met him, you would understand how I sincerly write this, I am in Kuwait and just wanted to let everyone know, this is my motivation in my life today and forever as long as the precious, Lord and heavenly Father gives me breath to breath.
Psalm: 91
November 7, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Never Forget
Steve Rochon
May 31, 2011
You are always remembered in hearts and minds brother.
Geogina Atchison
May 28, 2011
I can't believe it has been six years already. I remember that day as if it were yesterday. I think about you everyday. I miss you much my friend.
Roxanne Collins
May 24, 2011
Hi baby! Six years and the tears can't be contained. I miss you so much big daddy. Love you Randy always, your wife.
Peggy Childers
May 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins:
Please accept my remembrance of Randy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 6, 2011
You will always live in my hearts and prayers.
Moses l Collins jr
May 6, 2011
My big brother time has passed since you left and it yet seems like yesterday that it all happen, each year this time my mind always remember the phone call that I received while at work it was a powerful blow to all of us, while performing another service at riverside memorial , it yet hurts to think about it, Love u man always Jaz love u u know see u soon always the family, uncle Mo
May 5, 2011
School is coming to a close and those that were close to you knew what your pride and joy was(your daughter Jazmine D. COLLINS)She is now going to be a SENIOR!Thank God I know that you would be proud. She has alot of your ways Continue to watch over her as I know that you will do. We miss you so much. Rest in Paradise.
Auntie, Harriet Brown
March 30, 2011
Randy, It seems like yesterday that you went away. Memories of your beautiful smile still brings joy and laughter to our hearts.
We miss you dearly, Never will you be forgotten continue to stand tall our HERO.
sheila
March 25, 2011
/your picture captured my attention several years ago when I first learned of your passing.
. I still think about you and tthose who miss you. please know you are missed. I am certain that you are watching with joy and pride over your family seeing how great they are turning out. rest in peace
Angelic Clement
March 5, 2011
I miss you and I will never forget you!
November 12, 2010
Randy this is Joe D. I miss you, its been some time,since I wrote on this site, but I know you know in my heart, body and soul that I truely miss you and loved you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Randy Ran for 13 years we were the best of friends. I can truely say since, your passing I think about the good times, you were my true mentor in the Army, there can never be another. I miss you brother. Life will never be the same without you. Boyee if pupil would only know, how special you were. Thanks for everything you showed me as a Soldier, I will never forgot you until the end of time we meet in at the pearlie gates. Love you Joe D.....Psalm 91....
Jazmine Collins
June 2, 2010
It has onlt been some few short days that you have passed and went on home.I miss you so so much you were more then a father to me you were my bestfriend. I know that you are in a better place and is safe in the lord's hands.All your pain is gone you have no worries and that is what i wanted for you....I wanted you to be at peace and rest your work here is done....There were so many things that you had to teach me and i wish you were here to do that now but your not....I love you daddy and please believe that i'm going to make your dream come true and be the young lady that you want me to be love you always Jazmine Darshay Collins
S. Allen
May 31, 2010
Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.
Peggy Childers
May 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins:
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
Georgina Atchison
May 24, 2010
Today makes five years that you went to your final resting place. I remember that day in Iraq vividly. I will always remember you Randy and that wonderful smile.
Jazmine Collins and Tiffany Cone
Latonya Maxwell
May 6, 2010
We have known each other since 1990 we have a beautiful daughter who looks just like you. You came into my life when Tiffany was 4 she is almost 24 in a few months (WOW) how time has passed.Randy you are missed. Jazmine will be a 11th grader in high school and it has been a tough long road since the lord called you home. During these trying times a young lady needs the guidance of her father, but deep down inside i know that the lord has protected her and guided her with your spirit. She has had a great moral support system since you have been gone but nothing like daddy. She was a daddy's girl and everybody close to you knew that. When i look at her eyes i see yours. We miss you. May you rest in peace.
Latonya Maxwell
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Twonia Woodrow-harries
May 4, 2010
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
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April 21, 2010
It feels as if the sun was blown out the night you closed your eyes forever. The world is a darker place without your smile. we'll miss you forever.
Georgina Atchison
March 30, 2010
I can't believe in May that it will be 5 years since you departed earth and went to heaven. I wear my bracelet everyday and everyday you remain in my heart. You are truly missed.
Joaquin Rivera
March 28, 2010
I served with SFC Collins, we always talked about Long Beach and how we wished we were back home. Whenever I go back home to Cali, I always walk the beach in LB in remembrance of a great friend. While in Iraq, he was my next door neighbor and I was always afraid to talk to him because of his deep voice and height but when I heard him laugh out loud, boy did the tables turn. We became such good friends that he helped me study for the Audie Murphy Board. I never took action by completing the Board and I blame myself for not doing so. There is not a day where I don't wear my bracelet in memory of him. Miss big dawg!
Jazmine Collins
September 29, 2009
It has been five long years since i have seen your face.i miss you more now then i have before.you mean so much to me daddy and i wish that you were here.Im just happy to know that you are in a better place and that the lord has you in his hands.you not being here has made me so much stronger.i don't like the fact that you are not here but i know that its for a good cause and i look up to you.Because you have always told me if there was something that i want to do that i should go for it and never give up.I still find my self crying till i fall asleep laughing at the things that we use to do i miss it all and i wish that i could have it all back..I look at old pictures and try to picture use there at that time and how we had fun.i wish i could just run into your arms and you never let me go and i just sleep.I wish that i could have one more dance with you even though you could not dance lol it would mean so much to me just to see your face again.And to my family you have made me stronger and i love you all and keep me in your prayers and god bless
Jazmine collins
September 15, 2009
This is Jazmine my father Randy D. Collins is greatly missed I just turned 16 on SEP 11 and he wasn't here to share it with me but i know that he was here in spirit. I miss him very much for those of you that pray for me i am greatful please continue to do so.I have 3 years of high school left and looking forward to college.May you all be blessed.
September 14, 2009
Missing You.............
July 16, 2009
I too am an american soldier and I assure you that SFC. Collins will not be forgotten.
Kenna Larra
June 23, 2009
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Katrena Rainey
May 25, 2009
Remembering you on this memorial day, for you are forever in our hearts.?
Missing you like crazy!!!!!
Baby(big brother);-)
Louis,Trena,David,Louis&Ikeon(Spider)
Peggy Childers
May 25, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins:
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
Twonia Woodrow-Harries
May 24, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
1SG (Ret) Steve Rochon
May 16, 2009
Randy, we had our Military Ball here in my JROTC Program. We did the Missing Soldiers Table, and I tried to make it through the speech. I don't think there was a dry eye in the hall, I love you and I miss you my brother.
Tammey Davis
May 15, 2009
Wow 4 years already ... As my husband get ready to go into the Army from the navy just know you will always be remembered we love you very much and to Louis and Trena and Mother miller and the rest of the family you guys are wonderful people.
Thanks for the great example Randy for my husband
AW Davis
Margarette Miller
May 13, 2009
First of all I would like to say thanks to the Soilders Angles. Thanks for all the cards and gifts I have recieved form you all sence the death of my son Randy Dwyane Collins. By the way this is his mother Evang. Margarette Miller. Randy its almost five years now and I yet miss you the same. Sometimes I am alright and sometimes I am not and sence I lost you Randy I also lost my Husband March 18, 2008 but I am going to be alright Randy. I still miss you comming home at christmas time. My heart is full and to all my family I love you, I'm praying for you and you pray for me. God bless you all.
Katrena Rainey
April 13, 2009
We love and miss you so very much, so much has happened and it's has us.. well I'll just say trusting God the more. there are so many times when we (me & Louis ) be like man if Randy was here. all the things you told me (we'll you know your brother is the love of my life and our relationship and marriage is wonderful, but you always knew that it would be. you always said Trena I know you LOVE my brother, we really miss you) I always remember every word you said about us. Thanks for loving Me ;-)
Three of your handsome nephews, We miss you. Spider, Moo &Pooh
Katrena Rainey
April 13, 2009
April 12, 2009
I saw your photo a year or so ago on here, and it left a deep impression. I still think of you Please know that you are missed terribly.
Rest in peace.
latonya cone
November 11, 2008
The days never get easier your daughter is now 15 and in high school we miss you a whole lot and i know that you have deployed angels to watch over her may you rest in peace.
Moses L Collins Jr
November 11, 2008
First of all I would like to express my condolescents and prayers to all the families who have lost a loved one to the war. I would like to say thanks to all our soldiers who have given their lives for our safety and security,blood and sweat it just doesn,t seem enough to just say thanks but I thank you from the bottom of my heart. My name is Moses L Collins Jr I,m the oldest brother of Randy and I always called him my big brother because he was. It has taken me a long time to be able to sit and write something about my brother. Have you ever had a sibling that you grew up with but never had the opportunity to really spend time with each other because of age different than that was the case with big brother and I. After Randy relocated to Fort Irwin we begin to spend time together that we never had before. He would slip home many times to come and visit on the weekend man this felt good finally spending time as brothers. It was during this time he met Roxanne talking long distance and visiting her. Would you believe it he slipped off and married her during Valentines day in New York. Back to the present prior to Randy leaving for Iraq I was in the process of being elected for the pastorage of the Glory Bound Missionary Baptist Church. Randy stood up in church that sunday morning and told the membership to go on and elect his brother because I was the best man for the job we all laughed. The real pain of my brother,s death was not that he would not be here but that I dreamed that we would serve and praise God together in the same church once again and I would be his pastor what a joy that would have been. I miss you big brother and will always Love you. God has already blessed you and I,m thankful. To my mother, mom hold your head up high there is a brighter day ahead for greater is he that is within you than he that is in the world. Now to all my siblings it has not been easy and it was never promise to be but know that the Lord said I will never leave you and never forsake you I will be with you always until the end of the world. Jasmin I love you baby I can,t never be daddy but I can be your uncle and friend hang in there you are just getting started and you are not alone. Roxanne and Kevin I love you both keep us in your prayers also. Last but not least to my wife Bev you have been there for me, again thanks is not enough but thank you. To my church family Glory Bound MBC thank you. To all of you that have sent cards ,notes,poems,prayers and all of the above thank you from the top of my heart. God be with us all AMEN.
Devin Pederson
November 10, 2008
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
My name is Devin and I'm a student at Sumner High School in Sumner Washigton. I am sorry to hear about your son, Randy. It must be hard for your family to be without some one you care about.
LaShawn Miller
September 9, 2008
Randy,
Over 3 years.. I think of you and Roxanne often. I remember you checking on Kevin when Roxanne was out in the field. I still remember Niagara Falls ( and the marriage proposal to your love), Your wedding ceremony, and most of all that smile..... Glad to have known you. We miss you down here but we are striving to make it there. Sleep in heavenly peace
latonya cone
June 18, 2008
Randy it has been 3 long years but it seems like yesterday that your father called you home. Jazmine is doing fine we all miss you dearly and we know that you are in a better place may you rest in peace.
Jessika Bartley
June 17, 2008
It's been 3 years and I still think of you often and I can't help smiling. I only have good memories of you. From the first time we met, you always felt like family. You and that big, beautiful smile will never be forgotten. You will always be in my heart.
The Neal family
May 30, 2008
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Collins,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
JAZMINE AND HER DADDY'S FAVORITE NIECES
May 28, 2008
JAZMINE COLLINS 8TH GRADE DANCE
May 28, 2008
JAZMINE COLLINS 8TH GRADE DANCE
May 28, 2008
JAZMINE COLLINS
May 28, 2008
in loving memory of my daddy daddy i miss you so much and i can't wait to see your face again some day i am going to high school now and i think of you often it still seems like yesterday to me. I MISS YOU THE MOST because without you there would have never been ME. LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER JAZMINE DARSHAY COLLINS
Twonia Harries
May 28, 2008
To the family of Sgt 1st Class Randy Collins.May times esae your sorrow, and give you comfort in your loving memories.
Georgina Atchison
May 27, 2008
Wow!!! I cannot believe it has been three years since I last saw Randy. I remember the day Randy got injured and every day after that. I think about my friend often. I miss you Randy.
Sarina Brown
May 27, 2008
So many times someone has said to me, "You owe me more respect than your giving. I fought for this country many years ago in war". I wish I had a picture for every sunkin' face after I tell them how I lost my uncle in this war. I yet don't understand how survivers of warfare of can say something like that when there are people dying everyday from war. EVERY-DAY! I pray that once they hear my response they never make that mistake again. Only for the simple fact that you never know to whom your making this comment to nor if they have lost someone in war and what they have had to do to get over it.
Today is Memorial Day, as you know, and I started the day off fine. In the back of my mind I remembered what today was for and then understood why my heart felt heavy on this day. One of my residents, an old vetrain of world war 2, asked me did I have any family members serving? I answered yes my husband and my uncle who passed away in 2005. Once I shared how he passed I had to find a quiet place to dry my face and pull myself together. I then started to try to understand the reasoning behind his death. But.... then I remembered God and in my mind all I could see was the doctor telling me that they did not understand how my uncle was still alive. After being badly hurt like he was flying all the way from Iraq to Europe... HE WAS STILL ALIVE! And then I started to remember that Randy Knew and dwelled with God and I remembered his power not Randys' but God. Then I was able to remember how Randy held on all the way from Iraq to Europe where I was for two days then to the United States and I was able to hold my head up and smile and cry tears of a joyful sorrow becuse oh how mighty and great is the name of Jesus and just the fact that he saw fit to sustain him I am greatful. He choose to wrap him up and carry him in his loving arms all the way across country how great thou are!
I still remember the love shared between you and me. You are truly missed but when I think of what our lord and savior Jesus Christ did for you the pain is eased. Uncle Randy he kept you in death I know he'll keep you in life. XOXO
Sarina
In Memory of Randy ~ (Debra Estep)
May 24, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Randy, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
WOW... A million watt SMILE :)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Roxanne Collins
May 6, 2008
Hello Randy,
It's been three years since the day of your accident. I miss you sooooo much. I can truly say that God has truly been keeping me and holding me up. I thank God for the opportunity to know such a wonderful and awesome man of God as I knew in you. I honor the days that we would just sit and share each other. I'm grateful for the things that you instilled in me. Those things that you directed me to do in your absence I have accomplished you would be so proud of me. I'm grateful, but I'd rather be sharing the experience with you. God has blessed me with the strength to see and mentor other wives through this same experience and I know that they are grateful for the sacrifice you made in order for your wife to help another through their trial. To this day It is still a shock to me that my "bestest friend " isn't here to share our lives together. No one has entered into your space in my heart as of yet and I thank God because of his keeping power. I'm doing what you told me to do and that's the will of the Father to preach and teach the gospel. I thank God that he chose me for this trial for it is truly for his glory that I may help others in their time of need. This journey hasn't been easy but I'm grateful for God's grace and mercy that keeps and covers me. If I had it to do all over again, Randy I would relive the experience and the relationship that we shared with one another. I wouldn't exchange it for the world. There is no one in this earth like you!!! I was truly an honor to be married to a hero like you. I thank you for the words of wisdom that you inparted in me for they have truly been as asset to my everyday. I love and miss you so much sweetie. I'll see you again soon. Can't wait to hear that beautiful voice of yours and see your awesome smile. Your wife Roxanne Collins!!!
Auntie Harriet Brown
May 4, 2008
Three years ago we received the heart breaking news, The words still echos in our ears, but what we heard, And what God knew, And had instore for your life we just could not imagine. We miss you dearly, You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Lashay Brown
May 4, 2008
Three years ago today I received the worst news of my life. It has been very hard for me and now I have finally gotten the strength to respond. To Jasmine, LaTonya and Tiffany, and angel was taken away from you but I know he is looking and smiling down on you right now. Randy was like a brother to me and I think about him everyday. I will always LOVE and MISS him dearly!!!!!
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Collins!
Bunny Wilson
March 28, 2008
in as much as time has passed, it still
seam unreal. But because of my faith, I know that we will meet again
in the place that God has prepared for us.
March 17, 2008
I didn't know him, but I saw his smile in this guestbook months ago and will never forget it. It breaks my heart. I cannot imagine the pain those who knew and loved him feel.
May he rest in peace.
Michael Johnson
November 3, 2007
My heart goes out to Sgt. 1st Class Randy D. Collins. I don't know him but he will be miss.
Louis Rainey
October 28, 2007
Two years have passed and the pain that I feel is still fresh, but I thank God daily for his grace and his mercy that he has bestowed on me and my family.I've been going through a few things lately and I wish that I could talk to my brother for he was always there for me to talk to even though he was in a different State or on the other side of the country he always let me know that he was there for me.Oh how I wish that I could talk to him now for I need to hear some encouraging words but I'll just think on some of the many times that he would make me smile, and tell me that everything would be alright. I Love him and miss him dearly, Jazzmine I love you and I can't wait to see that wonderful smile so that I can see my brother in you , I khow that your going to be alright because your Mom wont have it no other way .
I Love you and I'm Praying for you and Tanya,I know I don't talk to you as I should but please know that you're alwaya on my mind and in my heart.
God Bless!
Love Louis Rainey
Katrena Rainey
October 11, 2007
Hello Brother,
Man it's been crazy around these parts, Louis wishes he could talk to you right about now. On sunday {your birthday} he looked up to the sky as he smiled and said Happy Birthday brother?. We are so missing you right now,but we know that you are watching over us. Love and miss you so very much, your sister Trena
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