Yesterday, I laid my husband to rest. It was by far the hardest thing I ever done so far in my lifetime. I got through it a little easier than I thought, and I know, it was not only because of the outpouring of love and support I had from family and friends, but from the outpouring of love that was behind me from the racing community. You all were a big part of Randy's life. As I sat in the living room a few weeks ago, I heard Randy crying in the computer room. I went in to see what was wrong, and nothing was wrong, he was reading a post from Indiana Open Wheel that Shane Cockrum had dedicated a race to him. That meant the world to him. Dave Darland dedicated a race to him on the day he passed away. That meant the world to me. Tracey and Krista Hines sent him a text message. Dave Darland called him and chatted for a few minutes. I was told Jerry Coons Jr. was going to call, but Randy had already passed. He was so honored to have known all of you and be a part of your lives. I know he touched you all in some way or another as he has so many people here at home. Thank you all for everything, wether it be a dedication to a race, a phone call that touched his heart dearly, or even raising a drink in honor of him while sitting at a race track. Just know, he loved the sport, but loved the people he met along the way even more. Thank you Andrew Quinn for coming to visit with him, Jim Thurman and Leroy for coming to visit with him. He loved seeing you all, and you were good friends. Dick and Lois Rimbey came all the way from Wisconsin to the visitation, Brent and Asha and Andrew Quinn came from Indiana, Dick Turner came to the funeral service, and Shane Cockrum came. Friend Bill Willis was there as well. Hope I didn't forget anyone...Thank you all. I know he's up there waving a checkered flag!
Wife - Debbie Mortland -