Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was stationed at Anderson AFB Guam as a Security Specialist when Law Enforcement Sergeant Levay was murdered by Jose Simoy.

Simoy was an active duty airman and also a security specialist. Due to this he was aware of the procedures in dealing with money transports and had done them in the past. Due to Simoy having this knowledge, and having at least two other cowardly accomplices, were the only reasons he was able to ambush and murder Sgt. Levay.

Sgt. Levay is a Hero, he was a K9 officer also. I worked on the prisoner transport team taking the coward simoy from jail to court. I was also there when simoy was sentenced to death. I am shocked to find his death sentence was reduced to life in prison for such a cowardly crime.

Sgt. Levay was on a separate shift than I was on and I did not know him personally, but I do know he was well respected, well known for his professionalism and well liked by all. In addition he was an excellent Sgt. and a credit to this country. He must have been because I still remember him 23 years later.

Formerly: SRA Tom Holt; now Det.
Now: CCCCD PD Then: USAF 633 SPS

August 28, 2013

I was one of the nurse staff on Guam, that took care of Stacy until he was taken off life support. His wife was Asian American and it seems to me that she returned to her native home (I want to say the Philippines).
The killers were active duty AF and should have received death, but only received life sentences.

Ramona Spencer
former US Navy

August 21, 2013

You are the most amazing person and friend,When i recieve the letter back on Jan.1992 i was three months pregnant.we were going to ask you to be my son godfather.Since you and Alice were in our wedding.But it didn't happen.Untill this day i wonder where alice is or how she doing.You are never forgotten Stacy,you are always in our heart.We miss you.You are always my HERO.

Precy
Friend

May 28, 2013

Remembering you today.

Your mother contributes so much to survivors here in Washington State.

Rest in peace; you are not forgotten.

Brenda
Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors

January 1, 2013

Sgt. Levay,
Sir, even though it has been 21 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

January 1, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 8, 2012

Stacy, . When we got to Guam, I knew we would connect. I miss our friendship. Rest in Peace my friend

Sgt. Carl Williams
633 Security Police Squadron

November 1, 2012

I was stationed in Guam and remember this.

Anonymous

October 12, 2012

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Anonymous

March 26, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for the solace of all who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 7, 2010

Stacy,

I have had the pleasure of knowing your mother, who is a strong advocate for C.O.P.S.

She has such compassion and sympathy in her outreach to those who have lost officers in the line of duty.

Rest in peace; you will not be forgotten.

Brenda
WAState Concerns of Police Survivors

December 31, 2009

Hero's are never forgotten! Continue to rest in peace brother.

Paul Bodenhamer
Police Officer
Dept of Veterans Affairs Police

Former 36th SFS Andersen AFB Guam
Security Forces - United States Air Force
62nd Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven McChord AFB

Police Officer - Paul Bodenhamer
Dept of Veterans Affairs

April 10, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 12, 2008

Sgt. Levay,
On today, the 16th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

January 1, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHAESTER, NH

December 30, 2007

I was Staceys roomate in Guam while he was waiting for his wife to come to Guam. He was a good man. I was working the night he was killed and testified in both Simoy trials it was a heaert breaking experience for all of us who worked with him and were his friends.

Senior Airmen
USAF (no longer serving)

August 10, 2007

It's been 18 years since my tour at Ramstein AB and I can still remember Stacy. Just browsing the internet when I discovered this memorial. For positive reasons he definitely earned my respect as a person and fellow airman. Rest In Peace.

Paul Tamayo
USAF

September 21, 2006

As a former supervisor Stacy always had a smile on his face. Never had a harsh word on his lips and the biggest kindest heart for humankind I had ever met. Rest in peace Bro'.

MSgt Jay Perry
S.F. Retired

December 7, 2005

After years of not knowing what happened to you, I was shocked to know that you had been killed in the line of duty. My heart goes out to your family and I only wish that I would of been in touch with you sooner. Memories flourish me as I look at your picture and pray that you are in peace. I have always loved you and wish that our lives would of been different. Rest in peace my love and may God be with you. Til we see each other again...

Joan Mead (Yarbrough)

February 3, 2005

Time on the computer then turned into a visit down memory lane, trying to find people from the past that I served with in the Air Force. I was shocked beyond words to discover that a person that I had spent countless hours with on duty had perished under such circumstances.
My heart goes out to his family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace Stacy.

past co-worker from Ramstein Air Base

January 3, 2005

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
concerned citizen (Mississippi)

July 25, 2004

You are my hero! Please watch over me as I prepare to walk the same beat you have. God bless.

Robert Wetzel
USAF