Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Daniel, its been two years today since you were taken away. it still only seems like it was yesterday. those memories of that day are still vivid. we miss you and think of you every day. we still pray for your family, your mom, dad,brother, D and the kids. I know it's hard for them and we pray for continued strength. we love you bro and someday we'll see you again, take care and watch over us from above as I know you are :)

friend

August 29, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. I know all too well the pain they feel in their hearts as they continue on without you as my son was also killed by an illegal alien. We did not have to go through the legal battle as this individual was killed also. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief. I know they think of you every single day. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 28, 2007

Well Daniel, tomorrow is the day you were taken away from us all! It still seems so unfair...you never ever deserved what happened to you! You were such a sweet, kind and loving person! I will never forget you and that big smile of yours! I miss you just like everyone else does! You were so loved and cared for! You will always have a place in my heart....forever! I love you my friend! Rest in peace, Daniel!!!



If Tears Could Build A Stairway


Author: Unknown


If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.

My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know.

But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today~
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.

Heather (Schmidt) Scott
Friend

August 28, 2007

Just wanted to stop by and say that I missed you. We all think about you every day. Thanks for looking over us everyday. Take care.

Friend
HPD

August 15, 2007

Hey daniel thanks for everything. You gave me my first duty gear when I was going to the academy. When everyone else said I was too small to be a police officer you were the one who encouraged me. I often think of the days when I was a reserve with fayettville and we would always joke around with dion ha ha those were the days. You always helped me and was there for me thanks for everything friends forever. "Pocket"

Corporal Chris Hobbs
Decherd PD / Friend

August 11, 2007

It is coming up on 2 years since you were taken from us. Everything is still so fresh. I think all who knew you can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. I pray that your mom, dad, and the rest of your family will be able to someday find peace. Rest in Peace Daniel. You are not forgotten.

friend

August 7, 2007

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 11, 2007

Hey Daniel- Just wanted you to know we felt your presence at Bible School this year. Mrs. Annette was given the Daniel Golden Bible School Award. She deserves all the recognition she gets. For all her work is done strictly for the Lord. She taught you and your brother for years. Your brother gave her the award. She accepted it in tears. Remember playing volleyball in the back of the church and all the hay rides.
A lot of time has passed. We all miss you terribly. Your Mom said the flag at your stone was given by your partner. I told her you would be so proud of him. You are with him every night. All the officers will stay strong. It is what they do. Your nephew, Lucas, is in Iraq now. He has already been wounded once, and right back in there. Please watch over him. We prayed for him in VBS. I know he heard all the little kids prayers. It is almost July 4th. You died for our country although you weren't in the Armed Forces. You are on the front line here protecting us. We shall never let you go in our hearts.
Thank you for that....Talk later.
Your dear Friend

July 2, 2007

I know you are smiling down on your mom today. Thinking about all of you.

friend

May 13, 2007

:) xoxoxo

tabitha
friend

May 12, 2007

DANIEL, WELL I FINALLY GOT MARRIED. I THOUGHT THAT DAY WOULD NEVER COME. HE IS A REALLY GREAT GUY AND HE HAS A 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. HER NAME IS SAVANNA. YOUR MOM WAS A BIG HELP WITH EVERYTHING. EVERYTIME I LOOK AT HER I SEE A BIG PART OF YOU IN HER EYES. WE ALL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I GUESS FOR ME IT JUST ALL FEELS LIKE ONE BIG NIGHTMARE THAT I AM STILL TRYING TO WAKE UP FROM. ALL OF THE GOOD MEMORIES FROM WHEN WE USED TO HANG OUT ARE STARTING TO COME BACK TO ME NOW. SOMETIMES I GO AND SIT BESIDE YOUR GRAVE AND JUST TRY TO REMEMBER. SOMETIMES I GET TICKLED AT THINGS YOU SAID OR DID. THE THING THAT STICKS OUT IN MY HEAD THE MOST IS THE CHAIR IN YOUR HOUSE IN KELSO THAT YOU WOULD NEVER LET ME SIT IN AND YOUR CAT THAT HATED ME. I MISS YOU DEARLY AND I FEEL THAT AT TIMES YOU ARE IN MY PRESENCE AS IF YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME. IT MAKES ME SAD TO EVEN SEE YOUR MOM, BECAUSE WHEN SHE LOOKS AT ME SHE TEARS UP TOO. RIGHT AFTER ALL OF THIS HAPPENED, I HAD A BUNCH OF SHIRTS MADE IN YOUR MEMORY AS WELL AS THE DECALS THAT GO ON THE BACK OF THE CAR.
I DON'T KNOW IF I EVER HAD THE CHANCE TO TELL YOU THAT YOU WERE THE FIRST ONE TO KNOW THAT I WAS PREGNANT. WELL, YOU WERE. HE IS ALMOST 3 YEARS OLD NOW. TIME GOES BY SO FAST. YOU SEEN HIM ONE TIME AND THAT WAS AT CHURCH RIGHT AFTER HE WAS BORN. I DON'T THINK YOU REALLY KNEW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT HIM. ALL YOU COULD DO IS SMILE. HE LOVES YOUR MOM TO DEATH. I GUESS WITH ME SAYING ALL OF THIS I WILL GO FOR NOW. WATCH OVER US AND KEEP US SAFE. WITH ALL MY LOVE, CHASITY JONES

CHASITY GRAY-JONES
FRIEND

May 3, 2007

Officer Daniel Golden,
You passed so soon I didn't even get to say goodbye. I waned to thank you for keeping me out of trouble and GOD bless your family and all they have been through woth your death. Everybody knows you were a great officer, father, and friend and for that you will always be remembered in my heart.


love always,
the one you helped: Katelyn

katelyn vanhoose
friend

April 30, 2007

Danial, I was with my husband in Fayetteville at a tattoo shop. While he was getting a tattoo, I looked at the artists photos. There on the 2nd page was tattoo in memory of you. I just felt a rock drop in the pit of my gut. I know your family well, I just wondered how David or your mom would feel? If they were in Walmart and just out of no where saw this person, with your name on them, forever!! Would it make them cry even more tears? Would they be proud to know that you touched someone else so much that this person put your name on their body? It can never be removed or washed off. This person has you on them, always and forever. I know just seeing a picture of you, hearing a story, or just being there on the farm alone with a memory of you makes them cry. It was a very tasteful tattoo. I just wonder how they would feel? They still need prayers!!!!!! I know everyday is a struggle for them. I just want them to know that 1000's of people still think of you evryday. You're still touching lives. You're still helping people. I know that has to make your parents soooo proud. The Goldens are good and kind people. I know that in their loss many people have gathered around them to show them that same kindness and love. I hope they can continue to be the WONDERFUL people that they are. Lots of love and still missing you.

April 22, 2007

They set a trial date for Benito. It's supposed to be September 10. That is gonna be hard to relive all the events of the day you were taken from us. Know that we will be there for your family if not in person, then in spirit. we love and miss you brother.

friend
HPD

April 14, 2007

Daniel it's been one of those weeks brother. we lost two fine officers this week in another domestic/disturbance call here in Charlotte. Jeff and Sean were called home saturday night and now are watching from above. so you can say this brings back a lot of memories of the day you were taken from all of us. We are having Seans funeral today and Jeff's is tomorrow. Keep your eyes open and welcome them in and show them around as they will join you guys and watch from above. We still miss you and think about you often and miss those funny stories and jokes you always had to share.

take care my friend.

Michael Nicely, EMT
Steele Creek VFD

April 5, 2007

Happy birthday brother...we miss u still

deputy mitchell
williamson co. sheriffs office

March 5, 2007

Happy Birthday, brother. We miss you now just as much as on that terrible day.

HPD OFFICER
HPD

March 4, 2007

Happy Birthday buddy, we miss you...

March 2, 2007

Daniel,
just stopping by to say hello. was reading about some of the officers who were taken home over the last week or so and thought of you and was thinking of some of the funny stories you would tell out front of the station. we miss ya brother and wish you were still with us but we know you are here in our hearts and watch out for us from above. I still wear your memorial dog tag every day in your honor and somehow it feels like you're right there with me in my heart. I know we've moved to Charlotte, but the memories made in Huntsville will never be forgotten and proud to say your friendship is one of those things that will always be treasured.

take care Daniel
michael

Michael Nicely, EMT Steele Creek VFD
Friend

February 26, 2007

You are still constantly missed and thought of. We are still holding you and your family close to our hearts. Your birthday is coming up. Prayers are going up everywhere that your parents and David can continue to heal through each of the passing occassions that are the most difficult to experience without you.

friend
hpd

February 21, 2007

Daniel
Another year has came and gone but the pain still remains. i remember everyday something u did or said, i laugh, cry, and think why this had to happen to such a great person. Rebekah and I had a son on July 17, 2006 and in your memory we named him Daniel. Brother keep a watch over us and as an angel protect us.

deputy steve mitchell
Williamson County Sheriff`s Office and friend

February 10, 2007

Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. So many lives destroyed by an individual that should never have been in this country to begin with. My son was also killed by an illegal alien, but in our case there was no trial as this person was also killed and saved us that grief. Daniel is a true hero and heroes never die, he will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 24, 2007

Just stopped to say hello..

friend

January 16, 2007

HEY BROTHER ITS THE START OF A NEW YEAR, WE ARE GOING ON OUR FITH YEAR AND THINGS ARE STARTING TO LOOK GOOD FOR THE DEPARTMENT IN A WHOLE. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO TALK TO AND MAYBE WITH ALL THE CHANGES THAT ARE HAPPENING WE COULD MAYBE BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER. TO THE FAMILY I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST HOLIDAY POSIBLE.

HPD OFFICER

January 5, 2007

We're thinking of you and your family during this holiday season, brother. God bless you.

HPD OFFICER

December 25, 2006