Friends pay tribute to Hawthorne Detective Jeffrey Rand

Rest in Peace! You will be missed. Miles apart once out of the Marines, But never forgotten!! SEMPER FI, SEE YOU IN HEAVEN

Jeff was a very special friend to me for several reasons. First off, we went to grade school, middle school, and high school together in Ohio. He visited me at college and when I graduated and moved to California, he was already living here. He took me under his wing and showed me the ropes out here. Everyone says he was like a brother...if everyone says it; it must be true!
We had so many great times together. He was the type of guy that commanded respect and gave it effortlessly. I always thought that we would grow old and raise families around one another. I can't believe he's gone! Too soon! Way too soon.
Jeff, I love you like a brother because that is just what you are!

I had met Jeff through his detachment commander in Iraq, LtCol. Frank Simone. Frank always spoke very highly of Jeff describing him as a true Marine's marine. Meeting Jeff in person on several occasions was a true honor and priviledge. His gung-ho attitude and love for country and corps was inspirational. Jeff's loss will be felt by all who knew him.

Jeff was my greatest friend and will sorely miss him. We grew up together in ashtabula and I have known and kept in touch with him constanly over the last 28 years. He was more than a friend, he was family, and I feel as though a part of me is gone. You will be in my thoughts and wishes my brother.

-Ace

I met Jeff when he first applied to work for the City of Hawthorne. Once appointed as one of Hawthorne's sworn police officers, Jeff became a great friend of mine. I saw him often as we both were employed for the same City. Jeff always made it a point to chat with me every chance he had. I will truly miss him and will always remember his sweet smile and disposition -and the manner by which he always spoke about his mother and sister with such love and affection. Jeff, you were an inspiration to many and you will be greatly missed!

Jeff and I have been great friends for over 20 years and I never had a more loyal friend then Randino. No matter what role Jeff was in, be it as a husband, son, brother, friend, police officer or Marine he was the true definition of dedication and loyalty. Jeff convinced me to join the Marines with him in 1993 and we went to bootcamp on the buddy program, and it shaped my life forever, I owe Jeff so much that words cannot possibly express the pain I feel knowing he is gone. I will miss all the great times we had together, especially with our boys from back home, Chris, Ace, Brian, Scott, and Brad. Jeff loved being a Marine and a Police Officer, but more than anything he loved his family and friends unconditionally. Jeff we laid you to rest today right next to your dad and I know you are watching over us now. We will miss you forever and I one day I will see you in heaven brother. You are a hero and we are all proud to have been a part of your life. Semper Fi devil dog!

Jeff you were a wonderful cousin, the entire family is so proud of all that you have accomplished. I will miss our talks and the beers we shared on the back deck when you came home to Ohio to visit. There are just no words to describe what we are feeling right now, we will see you again one day and until that day you will forever be in our hearts.
We love you!

"I LOVE YOU" is the first thing that comes to mind. I met Jeff in Iraq and was his security team that was attached to him during OIF 1. The first thing he did was ask me my name. I said Cpl oakes and he said his name was Jeff. That right there told me he was on the up and up. The next thing he said was what made us get along. He was from Ohio and so was I. At the start Jeff and I had relationship like no other, we connected. We went threw situations that tested our brotherhood and put us in situations to save each others lives. The entire team (you know who you are) put ourselves in danger 24/7 to accomplish the mission statment. From riots, to devil's spit, to the bank, to training, to Grenades. I made a brother, a friend, a...... I found a person that I would sell my soul to allow him to be the happiest man on earth. I cant put into words how much I love Jeff. The man was the smartest Marine, cop I know. He could shoot the hair off a nat's ass. Everyone says Jeffs is watching over us, yes that is true but, I know he is right over my shoulder next to me just like he was when we were in Iraq. This is for Jeff: " Let me rewind time, back to the insident of the grenade. Have the event actually follow threw the way it should have happened to take away what is now." I love you..........

I met Jeff in Iraq while serving over there. Those of us in Karbala who hung in "El Rancho Relaxo" will never forget the times we spent together. Jeff you were like a brother to me over there and Ill miss ya. Hey Jeff "hop on the team come on in for the big win." He did his job over there and those who know him should be proud.

Jeff, it's been over a month since you left us but it feels like only yesterday when we were laughing about life. I miss your camaraderie, your friendship, your words of wisdom and sharing my crazy life with you and vice-versa. I hope and pray you are chilling with your dad and gramps in heaven bud! Korina and Brandon miss you tons! Hopefully one day the holes left in our hearts are filled with peace and joy.

Until we meet again!

Late.

G.