“Nothing just happens!“
– A Quote by Randall Parker, Jr.*
This was posted recently on Facebook by Dave Hernandez, producer of 2016 National Firefighter’s Foundation Hero Tributes
*The 2016 National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation Hero Tributes are published. It’s always an honor to Produce these videos, I’m so proud of everyone that is so passionate about these tributes. The Hero Tribute team works hard throughout the weekend to get these videos out there for everyone to see, so PLEASE click that share button.
This one stuck out to me this year. Things came full circle during this interview when Sandi spoke about her husband watching a sermon the night before his passing entitled, “Nothing just happens.” Meaning that God does everything for a reason. Randy called, texted and told his loved ones in person that “Nothing just happens” the night and day before he died in the line of duty. I was told this same phrase and it strikes home.
“Lt. Randy Parker answered his last alarm on February 11, 2015. Upon arrival on the scene of a structure fire, he told his men, “Let’s go do this.” Randy gave his life when a floor collapsed as he was going back in to save three of his men. Randy would have celebrated his 25th anniversary with the department on July 2, 2015.”
Godspeed Lt.
