Went through OTS with Randy; he was my suitemate in the old dorms. He was great at breaking up the tension and could bust up the entire corps with his sense of humor. I think of him every year on 12 June as that was the day we commissioned as well as the day he crashed in Korea. You're missed my friend.

Likewise, I went through OTS with Randy. Murff was a great man, friend, and officer. Randy was one of those guys that left a lasting impression on you for good. I appreciate and honor is life, service, and sacrifice.

Thanks, Randy, for all that you did and all that you are! God speed, brother!

Flew with Chongo Murff in the 35FS Pantons when he crashed. A great guy, always lightened up the Sq with his sense of humor. He is sorely missed.

I have used his accident as an example for both flying and SOF (supervisor of flying) emergency training. I like to think his loss may save others.

Wow, where to start.....I had no idea that this tribute page existed and it has startled me today to find it.

Those of you who were Pantons in 2000-2001 when Randy was there probably remember me. I was his girlfriend and almost fiance (Stufr gave me the engagement ring after Randy passed).

I am still as much in love with Randy as I was back then. What am amazing person he was - so loving, so kind, so cheerful (his big toothy smile - wow! - it lightened any day!), so intelligent, so ambitious, and such a great pilot with such a bright future. Randy and I loved each other in a way that others just dream about and long for. I miss him everyday and the thought of him still brings me to tears after all these years. It is still fresh, as if it happened yesterday.

I too would like to make sense of his death in some way. I don't know if that's possible but I do know that, through me, I make sure that Randy lives on forever.

"Although he is not with me, he is in all things. And although I am lonely, I know I am not alone."

Randy, Chongo, Sweetie, Pokey, you were one of the greatest men that ever lived. Your optimitism, your love of life, your bravery....you have changed my life in ways I am thankful for. I live with you besides me forever. I am SO in love with you.

Love, your pokey

PIU!!! PUNKS RULE!!!!!

I remember Randy so very much. I was his crew chief in the 35th. He was the first pilot that showed me the "real" side. I remember seeing him climb in the jet that night and how he would see me at the hooch later. That time never came. His death never made sense to me either and he his greatly missed. I did not know him as well as the others but he left am impression on me that I will remember forever.

Ziggy

Courtney,

You did not know me personally, but I know he loved you very much. His excitment when you were engaged was overwhelming.

I played high school football with Murff. This guy was the most amazing man I had met. We weren't close off the field, but on it, we knew each other well. He too left an incredible impression on me. People come and go in life, but real friends never truly leave. In Hoc my brother. You will be missed. I think of you often when things aren't going well and remember. . .

All honor to his name.