Randall Speck Memorial
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
Randall David Speck 2/29/1980 – 11/23/1996
Beloved Brother, My biggest fan!
This website is dedicated and in honor of my brother, Randall David Speck. Randall passed away with cancer on November 23, 1996 at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was 16 and just beginning his life! We never know why things happen in our lives and we often wonder WHY??? My brother was your typical teenager who absolutely LOVED life! He was an outdoor person who enjoyed hunting and fishing with our dad, hanging out with friends and watching NASCAR!!
I do not even know where to actually begin with describing my feelings about my brother. He IS the reason that I have continued to pursue my education and a professional career in physical fitness and nutrition. I was in my nutrition major when Randall was diagnosed with cancer (1995). As his illness progressed, I was forced to change my major to exercise physiology. It is quite hard to learn subjects like chemistry while your mind is on chemo treatments. Learning the muscles of one’s body fit the stress level of that time and was easier for me to comprehend. I never knew how or why such a change of events could impact my life until recently. As you have hopefully read my testimony, you know that I completed my dietetic internship on his birthday which made it so much more special. Randall was always so proud of me. 
He was my cheerleader and biggest fan! Our parents are great fans, but they are supposed to love us and support us; they gave us life. I continued my education because of him. I gained strength and I continue to gain strength from him even now! After a little over eight long years of education and employment, I am now a registered dietitian, former collegiate strength and conditioning coach, fitness specialist, national speaker on eating disorders, and a business owner! There were days that I honestly thought I could not finish this dream of mine. The funny thing is…. it’s only beginning!
Randall’s worst days in the hospital make any day of mine seem like a piece of cake! I hope none of you ever have to experience what my family has had to go through. I can truly say that God has a purpose for our lives. Why Randall’s life was cut so short… I don’t know, but one day I will find out. I do know that in my life, I have grown stronger from his experience! I hope and pray that through our family’s life experiences, information on this website, and passion that I have for my work and family, you will catch an even bigger glimpse of our Lord, care for your one and only body that He has given you and gain strength in all areas of your life.
“I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me.”
Phillipians 4:13
* hunting pictures included