SSGT Omer Hawkins II
February 18, 2024
Army PFC Timothy Hines Jr.
March 3, 2024
Legacy.com
Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart your memory lives with me forever in my heart. Randy was the big brother I never had. He was always there when I needed him to say “what’s wrong lil sis.” The last time I saw him, he told me how proud he was of me and how I came a long way. Randy was an amazing solider and would have been an incredible daddy. To our family, I love you all and I’m very sorry for the loss of our son, brother, father, and husband. Cierra Nicole Brown
I still have a hard time believing Randy is gone. He always had a smile on his face and was a great joy to have around. When I first saw him in his dress blues I thought , WOW that’s a relative of mine, haha. He made that suit look so good. He was proud of what he was doing for his country and the whole family was so so proud of him. I know that uncle gene is holding on to him so tight and watching over us all. We will see them again someday and he will always be in my thought and prayers. Here’s to a fallen hero who left us way too soon. R.I.P. Randy we love and miss you greatly. Lisa Robinson
To the family of LCpl Randy Michael Heck, You may or may not know me, but Randy and I were inseparable friends throughout our senior year in high school. I considered him to be one of the brothers I never had. Though we had recently fallen out of contact with one another, I loved him like a brother. When I received the news of what had happened, I didn’t believe it. The Randy I knew was immortal, nothing could harm him. He was an amazing friend, a wonderful person, and an incredible Marine. Should I pursue a career in the Marine Corps, which I have been considering for a long time, I will dedicate all I do to his memory. He was as near to me as my own family, and he will always be in my heart and mind. He had an incredible impact on all those he knew, and changed me for the better in many ways. I am so very sorry for your loss, and know that your son and brother was loved by countless people. I am sorry I was unable to be there to tell you this in person, and I know that nothing I can say will return Randy to us, but know that he will always be alive in my heart and mind. Semper Fi! Joshua Yeske
