> At a Glance
> – Jaspar Randall volunteers to sift through Palisades and Eaton fire rubble
> – He’s recovered 4-carat diamond rings, gold necklaces, and Hollywood awards
> – Randall calls the work “humbling” and a chance to “bring some kind of light”
> – Why it matters: His free service gives survivors closure and the strength to rebuild
After wildfires erased entire Altadena neighborhoods, Jaspar Randall-a composer with spare time amid an industry slowdown-now spends his days crawling through ash, hunting for heirlooms others fear are gone forever.
From Music Scores to Shovels
Randall, a film and TV vocal contractor, offered his help to anyone who lost a home in the Palisades or Eaton Fires.
> “Digging through the remains of someone’s life-50 years of a home and memories-centers you real quick,” he told News Of Los Angeles. “It’s very humbling.”
His toolkit is simple: gloved hands, careful brushing, and patience. The payoff can be extraordinary.
Unearthed Memories
Among the items he’s recovered:
- A 4-carat diamond ring the owner forgot she owned
- Gold necklaces still intact
- Writer’s Guild and People’s Choice Awards trophies
- Tiny gemstones-likely from rings or earrings-at Carmen Apodaca’s property
Apodaca, who would have marked 50 years in her Altadena house in 2025, calls Randall’s offer “another blessing my way.”
More Than Metal and Stone
Randall admits not every hunt yields treasure, yet the real find is often intangible.
> “It’s just the pure humanity of it,” he says. “For them, it is healing. It is closure.”
His only goal: help survivors process loss and find the courage to start again.
Key Takeaways
- Randall works free of charge, motivated by kindness, not profit
- Recovered items range from high-value jewelry to irreplaceable career mementos
- The effort provides emotional relief as much as physical recovery
One ring, one award, one shard of memory at a time, Randall turns ash back into legacy.
