FallujahMedic -FM- 867 Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) R.I.P. Randy Paul Stratton 1/12/1980 - 4/3/2014 You will be sorely missed!! To our Arma family: Many of you are aware that our friend Randy Stratton was taken to the hospital on Mar 16. His fight with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has taken its toll on his body. While in the hospital his condition worsened when he suffered a heart attack. This left his heart functioning at less than 10%, This, coupled with failing organs has delivered the last few blows to our dear friend. While not yet fatal, they are the proverbial "knock out" punches... From Randy's family: "Randy has been moved to a regular room. They told him this morning he has probably a week more or less to live. He only has a breathing tube and has chosen to not have medication except if he is in extreme pain. He is struggling to breathe but is fully conscious. They have told us we can stay in his room but to not talk to him much. We are just sitting here for him if he needs anything. He just told Angela (his wife) that he loves her." From Randy's wife: "I am so sad and my heart is breaking but, I need help. This is on behalf of a great man. Mr. Randy Stratton, he has not passed yet but it is only a matter of short time. We are asking for any help you can with his cost. Please help so all of us that love Randy can help his with the final dignity of his wonderful earthly body. Thank you for all the support and prayers you have already shown. We thank each and everyone of you." " I am raising money for the final expenses for the love of my life Randy Paul Stratton. Our hearts will always beat together even though his is no longer beating and mine is broken. I need help with the worldly part of his departure to Heaven. The Lord needs him now, probably to work on Jesus' computer. So he sent for the best!! I love you always and forever Randy!" Fundraising link removed due to final expenses raised. I was introduced to Randy sometime in 2006, by Loki. Back then we, in some form of the word, were "rebels", out to change the (ARMA/OFP) world. Yes, in some ways we DID succeed. But, it was during this time that I really got to know Randy. I learned that he lived in an adult care facility. His body may have been disabled, but his mind sure was far from it. We would spend hours (which turned into years) in the Skype Arma Off-Topic chat bullshitting about everything from F-14s to Train Simulator to Iron Maiden. Nothing was sacred or off-topic. But, mostly it was about ARMA/OFP. Whether it was about animations or voice acting or even model making, it got discussed. It was discussed so much that it got too much for the chat and we soon had our own TeamSpeak channel. Randy eats, sleeps and Hell, probably dreams ARMA to this day. His friendship has outlasted two of my marriages and if it hadn't been for Duchenne's he'd probably outlast my current relationship. In the end, Randy is my friend. He may be a "virtual" friend, but in real life he has been a TRUE friend. I can't explain to the entire community what that means to me personally, but he is also YOUR friend. The Arma community was/is HIS family, maybe a dysfunctional one at times, but he loved you all just the same. Arma gave him the ability to rise above his physical limitations and isolation and give him the outlet to express himself. I love you man! -FM- Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes. ~Henry David Thoreau Edited January 7, 2017 by FallujahMedic -FM- Removed formatting artifact 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loki 1 Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) it is hard to tell a friend goodbye slowly.. you will be missed my friend. Edited April 3, 2014 by Loki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icebreakr 3159 Posted April 2, 2014 Well written. It is amazing how some people we've met online, that we shared hundreds of hours with, can mean so much to us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butcher_ak 1 Posted April 2, 2014 Not going to give up hope until the End buddy. Your not out of the Fight until the end. So Fight =SEALZ= Randy. =SEALZ= Family are putting you in their prayers..... love you brother... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilnate 0 Posted April 2, 2014 I can remember hearing him laugh through teamspeak, pretty sure he was laughing at Mario doing something "funny". We've had lots of great gaming experiences, and I remember his cool mods. Randy is a good guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwarden 1125 Posted April 2, 2014 sad news, let's hope for miracle sympathy to family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cifordayzserver 119 Posted April 2, 2014 Never had the chance to know him, but my deepest sympathies to the family and all his friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1lkm8n 411 Posted April 2, 2014 I said this in Skype and ill say it here to: I take solace in knowing that all we ever are and are to be came from the stars. And this universe wastes nothing. So to those say we die and that is the end. I say are reborn and it's only the beginning. To randy (beer) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james2464 177 Posted April 3, 2014 I deepest condolences to Randy's family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sequisha 13 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) I never got to meet the guy, but I'm certain his work and attitude influenced the community in a positive way. There's no doubt I learned some important things about the Armaverse indirectly from him. My thoughts go out to his family and close friends, as well as him in finding either the strength & ability to fight; or peaceful rest. Surely Randy will be missed if he parts with us, if he only knew how many of us are rooting for him. Edited April 3, 2014 by Sequisha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeza 5416 Posted April 3, 2014 Take care my friend. Never to be forgotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varanon 892 Posted April 3, 2014 Speaking from experience, I know how hard it is for the family to know someone will die soon. My sincerest wishes to his wife and family to have the strength to get through to this, and I hope Randy will have the opportunity to take what he can out of his final days. Never give up hoping, is what I learned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallujahMedic -FM- 867 Posted April 3, 2014 The sad news is upon us, R.I.P. Randy A Message from his Wife: I wanted to let everyone know Randy Stratton took the 4:33 am train to be with our Lord and savior. He is now walking with the Angels. Goodbye my sweet sweet soul mate. I will love you forever always Randy Paul Stratton 1-12-1980 to 4-3-2014 Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full, I've savoured much. Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up you hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt.Spoetnik 10 Posted April 3, 2014 very sad to hear, RIP Randy, our toughts are with his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwarden 1125 Posted April 3, 2014 RIP Randy, you will be missed ... please forward my condolence to his wife and rest of family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varanon 892 Posted April 3, 2014 Rest in peace, man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted April 3, 2014 Our sincere condolences to his friends and family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfTournesol 956 Posted April 3, 2014 Rest in peace, Randy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nettrucker 142 Posted April 3, 2014 RIP and my condolences to his family and friends. May he be in a better place now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1lkm8n 411 Posted April 3, 2014 Rest in peace randy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavageCDN 231 Posted April 3, 2014 Did not know the man but my condolences to his family and friends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrLoK 20 Posted April 3, 2014 Hello there Sorry to hear this. All my best Rgds LoK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icebreakr 3159 Posted April 3, 2014 Rest in Peace Randy. We will not forget you. :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
