In memory of Captain George Stacy's death by the
Lizard, the Daily Bugle is releasing an exclusive interview with the Stacy
family.
By Ned Leeds
Today marks the
one-year anniversary of the Lizard’s attack on Manhattan and the death of
Captain George Stacy, of New York City Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit.
Stacy was a decorated police veteran who left behind a loving wife and four
children. In this Daily Bugle exclusive we spoke with the Stacy family, Helen, who
lost a heroic husband that day, and Gwen, Phillip, Howard, and Simon, who lost
their father.
Daily Bugle:
Helen, is this a hard anniversary to commemorate?
Helen Stacy:
It’s hard to believe George died a year ago. That night, that call, it
still hurts as if it happened five seconds ago.
DB: Does your family
take any solace that Curt Connors will spend the rest of his life in
prison?
Helen Stacy: I
think that would have mattered much more to George, just to know Connors
is paying for his crimes. He cared very deeply about the law and about
justice.
DB: Gwen, your
graduation from Midtown Science High School is coming up and you are the
valedictorian. How proud would your father have been?
Gwen Stacy:
Very proud, I’m sure. (fighting back tears) And nervous for me, and
concerned because he wouldn’t want me to be scared. And excited for my
future.
DB: Do you ever have
any regrets that Spider-Man and your father saved the city but only one of
them walked away that night?
Gwen Stacy: I
think… (long pause) I think both of them did what they thought needed to
be done without regard to the risk. I think both of them were heroes that
night. I regret that my dad died, but not at the expense of anyone else.
DB: What about the
kids? What do your classmates say about that night?
Simon Stacy:
All my friends think that Spidey was totally cool, but that my dad was the
coolest!
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