https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/john-m-holmason/ The latest user comments on John M. Holmason en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c190725 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c190725 To the family of Randy D Collins, I am so very sorry for your loss. My name is Paul Press. I served with Randy from August 2001 until June 2004 with the 11th ACR FT Irwin CA.. I met Randy upon in processing at Ft Irwin. I, Randy and Dennis San Feilpe all in processed together, Randy named us the THREE AMIGOS. It has been 12 years now since his passing. I retired in June 2004. I actually did not find out about his passing until sometime later, Today on 29 may 2017@ 3:30 AM I awoke only to remember that my good friend Randy Collins was gone. My good friend Steven Beard actually gave me the news. I was in AWE. I am so sorry for your loss, please forgive me to take so long to post. I will never forget that Randy used to tell me (Get Your Roll On). Randy IS A TRUE HERO!!! I love that SOLDIER...88 MIKE...Drive On My Friend... Tue, 30 May 2017 09:22:18 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c190572 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c190572 Love of my life! You can never be replaced... You were an extremely wonderful husband, father, friend, and comrade. What an amazing man of God whom I had the opportunity to share this honorable name with. It's been 12 yrs today since I lost my king, but just thinking of your amazing smile and friendship keeps me pressing through difficult times. I love my husband more than mere words could ever express and I thank God for blessing me with his most precious prized possession, SFC Randy Collins, my personal hero and angel! Love yah, sweets! Resting in the peace of God! Wed, 24 May 2017 12:47:45 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c190073 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c190073 I'm really missing you today......you will never be forgotten. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:49:53 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c184625 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c184625 I was stationed with Randy during this deployment when he made the ultimate sacrifice. Every year the Blackhorse Family (11th ACR unit) post tributes to him and thank him for his sacrifice, mostly on Facebook we get together to talk about that infectious smile or great lessons he taught us. He was a brave and outstanding Soldier and we all WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. My prayers continue to go to his family that they know that their Angel is an Angel for hundreds of others. Love and miss you Brother. T. Bennett-Thompson, SSG (P) (Retired) Tue, 31 May 2016 11:09:54 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c183625 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c183625 I really miss Randy, he was an awesome guy to know and be around. We were both SSGs in Dexheim, Germany with 123rd MSB from 1996-1999. We hit it off instantly as we competed against each other in everything. I loved this Brother because he always maintained a positive outlook - besides how could you not like that smile. One of my fondest memories together with Randy was when we added him to our flag football team and went on to win the USAREUR championship that year (1998). He was always encouraging the team and me - this was an awesome time and I got to spend a lot of time talking and laughing with him. My heart goes out to the Collins family, especially the wife and children. You have done a wonderful job memorializing Randy - please know that he will never be forgotten!!!! Sincerely, Carl Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:44:28 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c176948 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c176948 Iwas stationed at Ft. Irwin with SFC Collins( Jedi 1) 1999-2003. We came to support Platoon together and even served under him as my Newly promoted Platoon sergeant. I also remember the cadences he called on the runs, the BBQ'S and bonfires we had in the field on monthly rotations Randy was an awesome down to earth guy, Great soldier and mentor. Just thinking about you brother as I sit here in Long Beach waiting to go to work . you'll never be forgotten, thank you for your sacrifice. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 06:27:02 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c147991 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c147991 Yes, Harvey, I remember SSG Collins singing cadence at regimental runs, and occasionally marching us around the 1/11 motorpool. I remember one long night of CQ with him. And I still remember exactly where I was in Taji when I heard he had been hit. Collins was a special breed, and one of a small few NCOs that really impacted my life. I was just sitting up tonight pondering and I thought of the Jedi again. What I wouldn't give for one more run with him! Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:49:29 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c121107 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c121107 To the family and friends of Randy. It's been 5years since he passed. Please be assured that there will be a resurrection. Jehovah the God of comfort promised that at (John 5:28, 29)"...he will call and all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out.." What a joyous occassion that will be! Sun, 26 May 2013 02:04:02 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c82966 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c82966 Randy was fellow soldier and friend! We coached youth baseball and basketball together. Collins was well respected by the kids so much so that we couldnt practice without him. I had ask him to bring Jasmine with him se we could pratice. We won the championship in both sports because of Collins love for kids. He kept them smiling from ear to ear and all of them admired him even my own kids. Randy was a true professional! We did a furneral detail together and Randy did such a great job that the family tried to pay us with a large check that we couldnt take. I will never forget that he took such great pride in work burying a World 2 vet. He cared about his family and would always talk about them. We served at Fort Ord andFort Drum together. Randy impacted so many people evrywhere he went. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:01:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c62298 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/randy-d-collins/#c62298 caarng-19 92-1996 inglewood armory long beach armory dexheim germany 1998-2001 ft lewis 2001-2007 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:52:46 -0800