Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kelso
I've been trying to keep up with all that is happening with the trial and while I was out of town last week missed the news of Benito getting the death penalty. that is such a relief in so many ways. I know it wont bring you back to all of us who miss you, but it does give some closure to some of what happened. I know your family and all of us friends continue to miss you tremendously and will see you again one day and what a wonderful time that will be. I know you're watching down from above and keeping an eye on us as you always did from the streets and that brings comfort on those hard days. Daniel we think about you all the time and remember all those funny stories you would tell and it just brings a smile out and makes everything seem better. Rest now my brother as justice has been served and we'll keep up the fight here.

take care
michael

Michael
Former Friend

July 8, 2008

MY NAME IS MIKE HODGES AND DANIEL'S BROTHER DAVID IS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS. DAVID AND I PLAYED COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOGETHER FOR FOUR YEARS HERE IN TENNESEEE AND I GOT TO KNOW THE GOLDEN FAMILY VERY WELL. THERE IS NOT A BETTER FAMILY AND GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET. THEY ARE WITHOUT A DOUBT THE NICEST PEOPLE I KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE BELIEVERS AND KNOW THAT THEY WILL ALL SEE DANIEL AGAIN IN HEAVEN. AS A POLICE OFFICER MYSELF, DANIEL IS THE ONLY FELLOW OFFICER THAT I EVER PERSONALLY KNEW THAT HAS DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND FOR THAT I KNOW THAT GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN RESERVED FOR HIM AND OTHERS. GOD BLESS THE GOLDEN FAMILY FOR THEY ARE ONE OF A KIND. DANIEL GOLDEN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

PATROL OFFICER MIKE HODGES
LENOIR CITY POLICE DEPT. LENOIR CITY TENNESSEE

June 27, 2008

Your murderer was given the death penalty. I watched your wife and family on the news. Your wife is a strong lady I admire her. May you now finally rest in peace. To the Golden Family I know this will not bring Daniel back but you should be very very proud of him he is truly a hero in my eyes he paid the ultimate sacrifice so we all could live and work in a safer city. Rest in peace Daniel we are very proud to have known and worked with you.

Wife of Police Officer

June 27, 2008

With love and respect to the Golden family:

from a letter to a Mrs. Bixby in Boston, and the famous scene in "Saving Private Ryan:"

"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." -

Yours very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln

HPD Officer
Hsv Brother

June 27, 2008

I cannot find the words to describe just how proud we at HPD are of Mr. and Mrs. Golden, David, and Dee today. To stand in front of the press and bare your souls for the world to see was courageous and admirable beyond description. God bless all of you.

Fellow HPD Officer
HPD

June 26, 2008

Daniel,

I want to let you and your family know that I have kept up with this since day 1. My heart breaks as I saw your family on the news tonight. The tears came down my face. Justice has been served, but that will never bring you back. You can now rest in peace and watch over your brothers in blue along with your family. I will keep them all in my prayers.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Jennifer

June 26, 2008

Daniel as you already know the jury sentenced albarran to die today.. He now will sit on death row with that smirk he has had for 3 years. We love you and now you can rest in peace...

HPD

June 26, 2008

Biscuit,
Your killer got the Death by Lethal Injection today. It's been a long month, but justice prevailed today. While we can never have you back, I truly believe that HPD, Madison County, Madison, Fayetteville, and Lincoln County officers were protected a little bit more today with the verdict. We can't ask for anything more than that. Dee, Mom, and Dad spoke to the media today, and you would be very proud of them. They told it like they saw it. You are so missed. A lot of officers talked to us privately, and you can still see the pain of loss in their eyes. Captain Morris wants to me to tell you hi, so "Hi" from Captain Morris. You are so missed and still loved so deeply. You can never imagine the number of lives that you have touched. I am so proud to call you my little brother. You are my hero, and I miss you.
David

David

June 26, 2008

I saw your brother on the news tonight. My heart breaks for your family but especially him. I am now also an "only child" since my brother died in the line of duty in 2000. Ironically, Daniel died on my brother's birthdate. I will continue to keep your family and fellow officers in my prayers.
Blessed are the peacemakers;for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

Sister of L/CPL David Bailey SCHP
EOW 4-5-2000

June 26, 2008

In my eyes today was fire, the fire of a anger from a retired dispatcher who sat there and watched the tears flowing down the face of my friend. Dee, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as Daniels Family. Although I didn't know him personally my years as a dispatcher for the Limestone County Sheriff's and the Athens Limestone Ambulance Service connects me through family. I will continue to honor your husband in my heart and soul, as well as any public servant who is taken from us suddenly. The death penalty wasn't tough enough for the man who stole Daniels life. I realize we have no choice but to uphold the law but in my opinion crimes such as this need to involve torture.
God Bless you all

Shane Jackson
Friend of Daniel's Widow

June 26, 2008

Well Daniel, the jury recommended the death penalty for the scum that murdered you. We are all praying and hoping the judge will support that!

June 26, 2008

They found your murderer guilty. May you now rest in peace.

June 20, 2008

The good guys won today, little brother. Benito Albarran, the POS who took you from us got Capitol Murder. I was very proud of the jury today, Daniel, because they gave you justice and also set a precident for the future: If anyone kills an HPD officer on duty, he or she will face the ultimate punishment. Daniel, we miss you so much, and this does not bring you back, but it does allow you to now rest in peace. I miss you so much, but all I can say and do now, is let you know that that Albarran will pay with his life. Rest easy Biscuit.

David

June 19, 2008

He has been convicted. Now we wait for the sentencing. I feel the jury knows he deserves to die for the way he took your life. We will find out in a few days. Keep watching over your family. They are hopefully and finally able to begin finding the closure they need.

HPD

June 19, 2008

Your Murderer was found guilty today brother. I know you were there.

June 19, 2008

GUILTY!!!!!!

We at HPD and the Golden family are so proud of the jury. Now, we hope that the death penalty will be handed down to this scumbag Albarran, and the Shipp will soon follow. God Bless

Brother Officer
HPD

June 19, 2008

Daniel you can rest in peace the animal that took you from us was found Guilty of Capital Murder today. I saw them shackle the animal in court after he was found guilty and taken away. There is some justice for you and your family. Your parents were relieved and joyous over the verdict. I hugged both your parents and your mom said it was a good day for all the Huntsville Police Officers. God Bless your family for they have gone through hell these last three years. They will conduct the penalty phase starting on Monday. I know the jury will do the right thing and recommend the death penalty. I know that you are looking down and can see your families relief. God Bless you and be at peace.

Officer Kevin C. Matthews
Huntsville P.D.

June 19, 2008

Daniel, we miss you everyday and I pray for your family everyday. I know that the trial has been hard on your family and friends. I hope that the dirtbag that took you from us will be convicted. Please watch over all of us during this time. It seems so hard to believe how short life really is.

Friend

friend

June 19, 2008

Its in the hands of they jury now. We are praying for justice.

HPD

June 18, 2008

Daniel~ Just wanted to stop by and say I think of you almost daily! I remember the many laughs you gave me. You always knew how to make someone smile! Miss you and Love you!

Christy

June 18, 2008

Dainel
the trial started yesterday, sorry brother I can`t be there. I know you'd understand why. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God and the Jury deliver justice. Love you brother.

Mitchell

June 11, 2008

Reflecting makes us realize how short, and how fragile life is. You can be here one minute and gone the next. I just want to thank you for your service. I will continue to pray for your family, for you, and all of your friends at HPD. They miss you, love you and will always have a place for you in their hearts.

Tricia

June 11, 2008

It all starts tomorrow Kelso. Keep watching over the guys and most especially your family. This is going to be rough for everybody, but we are ready.

June 8, 2008

To the Golden family.

I'm so sorry for your pain. If you were at the court house Friday, you know who I am. I'm sorry I had to ask to leave. Something just came over me, and I started grieving so hard for all of you. Again, I'm sorry. You will be in my prayers.

June 7, 2008

An officer in Athens was shot at a domestic. He survived. It seems like it is all getting worse. Keep watching out for all of us.

friend
HPD

June 5, 2008