Prayer Request for murdered friend of FReeper SLJP

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Would you post -- and ping others -- for prayers for a friend of mine? He was one of my first husband's very, VERY best friends, and a very caring, sincere, loving, talented young guy (he was 41) with a marvelous sense of humor. He was in our wedding party, when I married my first hubby, Randy Mason. Our friend's name is Randy Hardison, and he was a successful songwriter and musician.

Last weekend, he was brutally attacked while out getting his mail from his mailbox(!), and his skull was crushed in. He was in a coma until this past Tuesday morning, when he died. The police have officially labeled it a murder, and I am beside myself, because I can't imagine who would want to hurt Randy Hardison, much less kill him?!

The only possible reason I can think of -- and it seems far-fetched -- is that Randy Hardison was Garth Brooks' studio session drummer, and was under contract, so no one else could get those jobs. He was "locked in," so to speak. He was Brooks' session drummer, and that was that. No other drummer had a chance; the job was taken. By Randy Hardison. For years to come. It seems so terribly ridiculous that someone would kill Randy for that, but he was NOT robbed, and the police are stumped.

His friends, and especially his family, deserve to know the truth. Randy deserves to have his killer(s) caught and punished. Please post for others to pray, if they will, that whoever murdered Randy will NOT get away with it??

[backhoe]

There's a lot of evil out in the World... people who will slice your belly open just to see if your blood is a red as all the others they've cut up, and who'll chuckle while you bleed.

SLJP, I am surely sorry about your friend... my wife's a former symphony musician, and she has a lot of tales about the cutthroat nature of the music industry- it usually doesn't get this physical, but...

[BlackVeil]

I am very sorry to hear this. May God receive his soul into Paradise, where "there will be no more death." Also praying for his family, that they may see justice done.

I have been contemplating what you said about motives. I can see that there must have been some personal motive, the crime indicates that. The motive you suggest is possible - people have been killed for such reasons. However there will also have to be an investigation into those who were close to him - love, jealousy, blame - those kind of emotions can trigger murder.

[Bahbah]

I will prayer for the soul of this talented young man. What a terrible loss.

[Brownie74]

He will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

[mombonn]

Prayer on the way for comfort and for justice to be served.

[deadhead]

I am so sorry. My Thoughts and Prayers are with Randy and his Loved ones.
Praying that this is solved quickly.

Rest In Peace Randy

[MeekOneGOP]

Prayers needed for FReeper SLJP's friend Randy Hardison.
Such a mysterious tragedy. My sympathy and sorrow for his family, SLJP......

[TxBec]

prayer bump.

[Ff--150]

Really sad.God bless all and heaven catch the killer.

[firewalk]

Praying for the comfort of Randys family & friends.

[TLBSHOW]

I will raise his name up to the lord with joyful sorrow. Be with God and rest in peace, good friend of SLJP .

[manna]

Prayer sent ...

[Brownie74]

Done.

[dansangel]

Prayers lifted up for justice and healing. So much violence in this world to settle personal needs and gains.

May the Lord comfort the friends and family of Randy and through His mercy may they find peace despite such a heinous taking of life.

God Bless.

[Pippin]

Prayers said! It's a sad day when a man cannot even go and get his mail without some evil person doing him harm! Know that Randy now rest in the arms of our Lord. I hope the one responsible for this senseless act gets just what he/she deserves! Be at Peace! CS

[MileHi]

Thanks for the ping.

May God keep Randy and comfort his loved ones.

[martin_fierro]

The only possible reason I can think of -- and it seems far-fetched -- is that Randy Hardison was Garth Brooks' studio session drummer, and was under contract, so no one else could get those jobs. He was "locked in," so to speak. He was Brooks' session drummer, and that was that. No other drummer had a chance; the job was taken. By Randy Hardison. For years to come. It seems so terribly ridiculous that someone would kill Randy for that, but he was NOT robbed, and the police are stumped.

Randy's replacement better prepare to be a prime suspect.

My condolences on your friend's loss.

[Salvation]

Prayers being offered today at Mass.

[F-117A]

A prayer for the soul of Randy Hardison.