Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 5, 2020

Andy was one of my officers while assigned to supervise the northern area of Kayenta District. He was always respectful, though quiet would joke around. Always had a smile on his face. RIP

Steve Nelson, Retired Captain.
Navajo Police

December 6, 2018

Officer Begay,
On today, the 31st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Navajo Tribe. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 5, 2018

Though I never had the pleasure to meet Andy, i felt like i got to know him while investigating his and Roy Lee's murder. I was one of several FBI agents who partnered with the Navajo Tribal Police to bring their murderers to justice. During the course of the investigation, I learned that Andy was a beloved and excellent officer. In every picture I saw of him, Andy always had a big smile on his face. What a huge loss to his family, the Navajo Nation, the law enforcement profession and our country. Andy remains in my thoughts to this day, 30 years later. To Andy's family, he was a great man, thank you for his service and sacrafice.

Jeff McKinney
FBI Retired

December 13, 2017

A Hero.

Lt. Tim LeGarde
University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department

April 20, 2017

he was the grandpa i never knew wish he wasnt shoot so i can see him he gave a navajo name but i dont know it...

Mckayla Begay
granddaughter

August 14, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a love one is hard. (Mr. Begay) I know your presence will be known as you watch over your kids in June 2014. I will always remember the talk we had, the love I have for your son will never leave my heart. You knew, even tho I never said anything to you about him. For sure we both made a promise, and I love you for that. Thank you for your service that evening. You will always be in my heart forever.

Lost Family Friend
Family Friend

June 2, 2014

Hello dad, it has been too long since they took you from us, yet it still feels like yesterday. Your birthday is around the corner and we miss celebrating it with you. We are gonna celebrate yoyour life on that day. I know your presence will be known and hear the laughter and stories of your life. We miss you dad and love you sooo much. You are in our hearts always and forever. Love you dad... love your son Delfred

Delfred Begay

May 15, 2014

I really missed my grandpa haven't ever meet him wished i did but never did. Sometimes i ask my grandma what was he liked or if he waas fun to be around...........

Mckayla Begay
Grand Daughter

April 23, 2014

To my Grandpa Andy Begay, as I sit here and listen to my Grandma Laura and my uncles share the memories about you. I feel I knew you and most of all, wish you were here with us. To teach us what you have taught my dad Tim and my uncles. I feel sooooo lucky to have you as my grandfather. You are my hero and Iove you very much. I miss you but, I well always have you in my prayers and heart.

Timothy Loren Begay Jr.
Grandson

April 19, 2014

I miss my grandpa only if I could see him in person but I never seen him in person but I think he was nice and fun to be around I heard that he took of his family I really miss him so much I wish that they had a swat team so my grandpa Andy Begay could stay with my grandma.

mckayla begay
grandaughter

October 14, 2013

I know police office andy from troy daze with Athens high school with Mrs McMillan class. Police office andy is my best buddy I like him so much. My name is Monica Kouza I live in troy Michigan.

Monica Kouza
Monica Kouza

March 31, 2013

Rest in peace my brother.

Deputy T.B. Dorsey
Pitt County (NC) Sheriffs Office

December 5, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 4, 2012

Our job is not easy when we put the badge and gun on we know that we dont know if we will come home to our familys. We hope and pray we do, we will alway miss you brother.

Officer
Cabazon Public Safet, Officer Kobierowski

June 5, 2012

there are times that i remember saying "dad, i wanna b jst like u" and here i am today working in a place i kno will do some ppl plenty of good.....u hve given me lots to thnk about and many questions have been answered whn i kneel and pray for guidence....its as if u are standing over me and talking me thru life.....u have heard from ur oldest granddaughter and i sure am happy that u are there to watch over her and her little family and yet ur grandson needs ur help too....i love u very much dad and i kno that ur love is all around us....thank u for everything and wat ever u have to share in the near future.......again, thank u for all u have done for us........

CO Jerome Begay
Tuba City Dept. of Correction....ur son

January 10, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 5, 2011

While we mourn the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. God Bless you Andy; rest in peace.

Anonymous

April 6, 2011

well a lot of times i wish you were here to see me and the other grand-kids. My dad jerome always told me stories about you how you were a strong man and how you care about others i just wish i was there to meet you i always wanted to meet my great grandfather andy begay but i well know that your watching over us. you'll always be in our heart love you grandpa...

tisha begay
granddaughter

March 21, 2011

R.I.P. OFFICER STANLEY AND OFFICER BEGAY, YOUR SACRIFICES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. TODAY, ON THE 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR DEATHS, "A" SHIFT DEDICATES OUR WATCH TO YOU BOTH. REST EASY BROTHERS, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, WE HAVE THE WATCH. CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US.

SGT. J.L. SLAUGHTER
RADFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, VA

December 5, 2010

Hey Andy, i just wanna say that you taught my brothers,(your sons) very well. They talk about you all the time. They would tell me stories of what you used to do with the boys and where you guys would travel to. I wish you were stil here with all of us. Although I probably wouldnt be here but still. My mom even misses you a lot. I qwould listen to every words that all my brothers and my mom would say about you. We all miss you and love you..

Samantha Begay
Daughter

November 19, 2010

I will always remember the days we went camping and fishing and all the out door activites with the family. I do the same thing every chance I get with my family and my brothers familys to keep the tradition alive, but its so hard without you beig there.I miss you alot, I love "DAD"

Travis Begay
Son

March 24, 2010

Hey dad, I miss you soo much. Everyday I think about you and ask myself soo many questions. Those will never be answered. I have tried to live the way I think you would want me to. Times do get hard but when they do, I do remember the encouraging words and lessons that you have taught my brothers and I. I tell my boys about their grandfather and the things we did when you would take us out camping and fishing. I teach them what you have taught me. I am proud that you are my father. I feel you around me when I need you there. I miss you dad and love you.

Sr. C.O. Delfred Begay
Son

April 17, 2009

My deepest condolences to the family. I remember coming home to Ganado after being away to college for a couple of years when i seen the news on t.v. what had happened. Now and then i thought of the brave officers for a few years, then i forgot. Now after 22 years i been thinking of them again, just wanting to know them more. All i know is they were very brave ,concerned,loyal, and loving to go out that night to serve and protect their community, that says it all. Many blessings to your family.

sonny
navajo/citizen

April 4, 2009

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

March 5, 2008