Randy and I attended graduate school together at Siena Heights University.  Through the entire program, no matter how touch we seemed to have it; the big man never quit smiling.  Randy always approached a problem with his version of the answer and it was your choice whether to challenge that answer.  Although Randy was a big dude who could give the perception of being aggressive; he was just the opposite; a gentle and peaceful man.  Jokes were his thing for sure and you just never knew when you would be the star of the show.  I considered Randy a true friend and I will miss the hearty chuckle.  Rest in Peace my friend!