Bratton speaks of Officer Simmons' tireless contributions
Update at 12:03 p.m.
Holding back tears, LAPD Chief William Bratton spoke at length about Simmons' tireless contribution to the LAPD, the community, church life and especially to children.
"He had been given the opportunity to make his life as a cop count and he has succeeded far beyond anyone's expectations," Bratton said.
Bratton praised Simmons' extensive involvement with at-risk youth, including taking inner city kids on horseback riding outings for their first time.
"It is said no man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child. If that's so, then Randy was truly a giant.
"No man ever brought so many childten to God. That was his true passion in life.