Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Last night was another realization of what I went through on August 29th, 2005 when you left us for a better place. Thank you for looking over both of those officers, although I know you were there in spirit. We all love you and miss you everyday. I'll see your picture and memorial in the precinct during roll call tonight and think about you just like I do every other night. I will see you again one day my friend.

HPD

December 3, 2006

Officer Golden- We know you are there to welcome the Lee High Students into Heaven. Please watch over them, because they are scared. We know you would have been there on the scene if you could. Please watch over your family and their's because they need your strength and courage during the next couple of Holiday's. Stay close.
Your friends you love you and know you will always be with us where ever we are.
---dear friend

November 21, 2006

We still stand with you and your family.


We united three...

Madison County Sheriff's Department
Huntsville Police Department
Madison Police Department

Madison County Sheriff's Department

November 18, 2006

This is just an ordinary day, just like so many others including the one in which you were taken that turned out to be not so ordinary. No special remberances other than the one in my heart. You were so special to all of us. And I am sure you were called home to protect and serve all of us easier and more completely. The tears still fall like it was yesterday. And the anger in my heart is still just as fresh. Help Guide us, Protect us, Heal us. We all miss you CHARLEY FOUR TEN. : )

hpd dispatcher

November 3, 2006

Well Kelso, Your St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series. I know you are smiling down with that in mind, Rest well, brother.

Fellow HPD Officer
HPD

October 31, 2006

Another Alabama officer was killed in the line of duty today. It brings all those feelings rushing back. We all know what the friends, family, and coworkers of Officer Mary Smith are going through right now. Kelso, you will never be forgotten.

friend
hpd

October 23, 2006

Rest in Peace, Officer Golden. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2006

I just wanted to let everyone know that I had the honor of sharing a table with the Goldens at lunch today. We were at a function where the 2nd annual Daniel Golden Memorial Award was given to an outstanding HPD uniformed officer for narcotics enforcement efforts (good job, Danley!). Kelso loved locking up drug dealers, and he was good at it.

I spoke with his parents, and I think they are doing pretty well given the circumstances. They are very brave people. His mother hugged me with tears in her eyes and told me how proud she was of us. I was struck speechless. Please keep them in your prayers.

We can never fully understand God's purposes for some things, but we have to trust that He has a plan already in action. Psalm 7:11

Sergeant Gerry Norris
Huntsville Police

October 20, 2006

Officer Golden, I am a Deputy in Tennessee. I have the pleasure of working with a great friend of yours, Deputy Grissom. We are on the same shift, and I can not begin to tell you all the times he has told me stories about you. He worshiped the ground you walked on. I remember the day he told me about you tragic death. I remember the tone of voice he had, and the look on his face. And although I never met you, after listening to Chad's stories, I feel like I knew you a little at least. Sir, I want to think you for your service and for the way you lived you life. I will be praying for your family for as long as I am able. I can not image their pain. Officer Golden, Myself, Deputy Grissom, the HPD Officer, and many others will take it from here. You job is done Sir. Go rest and I look forward to patroling the streets of gold with you one day. Thank You.

Deputy R. Headley
Williamson County SO, TN

October 11, 2006

Daniel,

I did not have the pleasure of knowing you, but after reading all that I have read about you I feel that I know what kind of pearson you were. I go to work daily and see the man who took your life and get angry aboutn it. As I start a career in law enforcement the only hope that I have is to touch as many people as you have. God bless you and your family for everything you gave. From the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you.

MCSD Corrections

August 31, 2006

Daniel,
It's been a year yesterday that you were called home. I still can remember that day just like it was yesterday and all the emotions that come back with it. We all know you are up in Heaven shining down on us and watching over us like you would always did in the field working with you. we hold you in our hearts always and remember the good times and great memories you would share with us. Even though we've moved to a new city, our hearts and prayers are still back in Huntsville with your brothers and sisters in blue and with all your family. I know it is very hard for them and we pray for them continually for peace and strength to face another day. D we still love you and think of you and the kids often and offer prayers for you guys as we know it has to be tough some days.

Daniel, yesterday was a hard day for all of us, but know we still love you and miss you very much and wish you were around to tell those funny stories to make us laugh again, but we know you're in Heaven having a great time with your son and that is a joy that only you can know right now. Someday we will see you again and what a day that will be.

To all the officers of HPD and the west division, we pray for you guys all the time for safety as you go out each day to protect the city, county and all in between, may you feel the peace and strength as we think of you each day. we left some great friends behind with HPD and HEMSI when we moved, but you guys are always in our hearts and never forgotten.

michael & holly

Michael Nicely, EMT, Dispatcher
Former HEMSI employee, Friend

August 30, 2006

Sometimes you get the "bad guys" and sometimes
they get you. It has been a year since I've been to your
page and I would be up half the nite if I read every
reflection. You were so admired and loved and you
were a credit to the Lord Jesus you served. I can only
imagine the pain of those left behind. May everyone
who knew you accept Jesus' plan of salvation so that
we are only separated from you for a nano second. I'll
see you on the other side. I love that MercyMe song
I Can Only Imagine. Thanks for being faithful to those
words written in red. You lived well, Daniel.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 30, 2006

I'm usually not at a loss for words but this time, unfortunately, I am. I think back to the reflection I wrote nearly a year ago and now I sit with my fingers on the keyboard and can't seem to express the emotions that I'm feeling. It seems there is nothing that I can say that someone hasn't already said and said it better than I can do at this point. All I can think about is that I'm sad. I'm mad. Justice should be served to all the evil people in this world but for the friends and family of the victims, well, that justice doesn't come swift enough. You probably wouldn't like to see everyone so upset but for the most part no one still knows how to handle this. We cry because we miss you. We laugh because we remember your stories, your fun loving personality. We get angry because your life was brought to such an abrupt end. I have visited you a few times over the past year and my feelings were such a combination that I probably didn't say much then either but at least you knew I was there. You have such a nice bench and headstone and of course there's Smokey by your side :) I'll root the VOLS on for you this year too. RIP Daniel.

Friend
Fayetteville

August 29, 2006

Daniel,
I don't know where to begin. How do you try to get 27 wonderful years of memories down into a few words? I don't have the answer. I have dreaded this day since last year, and it is harder than I could have ever dreamt. As I look out on the farm, I see 100 acres where we roamed,hunted, played, laughed, and explored. Each day when I walk outside, I can feel your presence. I can almost hear our young voices laughing as we played. I can honestly say that no two boys had more fun than we did. We had a blast together, and I can never forget those days. I'll never forget chasing the ghost at Booger Bridge with you or forget the day we walked across the bluff on that little ledge. If I could count the number of times we played baseball in that lot in front of the old bard, I would be rich. But, I am rich in that I had the honor and priviledge of having you as a little brother. You were so much fun to grow up with. I have prayed that God send me a Rewind button, but he cannot do that, and I know that. But, if I could do it all over again, I would do 1000 times over and then some. We did all together, and I miss you so much. Every time NASCAR is on, I think of you. Everytime I step on the football field, I wonder if this is a day you would come by. Everytime I go into the new shed, I wonder if this is a day that you would come by. And I know the answer, and it saddens me even more. Daniel, I love you and miss you. But, as I feel sadness, I also know that you are in glory with your son Sterling, and I know that you are indeed happier than I could ever imagine. I know this because in all that we shared, the one thing that is most important is the day that we took the Lord Jesus Christ into our hearts together. Mom, Dad, Tracey, Dylan, and Jaxson (who acts just like you), and I miss you more than you can ever imagine. We love you and you deserve every honor that you have received. Thank you for letting me have the honor of being your big brother. I will always love you and cherish you.

David

David Golden
Brother

August 29, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Daniel "Kelso" Golden and his fellow officers with the Huntsville Police Department:

On this the first anniversary of Daniel's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Daniel's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his valor and courage.

In reading the loving reflections left by his family, friends and co-workers I can see that he was very loved, well respected and is sorely missed. I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

No doubt that Heaven has another hero in Daniel, but I am so sorry you had to lose your beloved Daniel. To his parents, I too share your anquish of having lost a cherished son in a line of duty death. May you all continue to be comforted by your faith and your law enforcement family and other police survivors.

I am so sorry that Daniel was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Daniel gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 29, 2005.

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

August 29, 2006

We are thinking of you and your family today and know the pain is unbelievable and never-ending. We honor you and your goodness and ask for some comfort in the darkest, saddest, times of being without the sons that we love and long for.

Always Remembering,
The Rittenhouse Family

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Officer Matthew Rittenhouse E.O.W.9/16/04

August 29, 2006

Today is the one year anniversary of your family's tragic loss. My throughts are with them. There are no words a can say to help them with their grief except that you are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol protecting the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 29, 2006

My heart goes out to Officer Howard's family and friends and you will always be in my prayers. I know today must be a tough one because I'm dreading September 24, 2006. It will be Dion's 1st year not being here with us and I don't know what to expect. Even though we all don't know each other it helps me and others to see that all people are not bad and that somebody somewhere still care about the family and friends.

Friend of fallen officer Dion R. Nelson

August 29, 2006

REMEMBERING OFFICER GOLDEN TODAY.
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A HERO.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS AS THEY REMEMBER HOW YOU LIVED AND HOW YOU DIED.
GLB

August 29, 2006

It has been almost a year and the sting of your death still goes throughout the Department and interagencies. Allow with the sting of death, there is the legacy that you have leaved that will stay forever.

In the Arms of the Angel
Spend all your time waiting
For that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There’s always one reason
To feel not good enough
And it’s hard at the end of the day
We need some distraction
Oh beautiful release
Memory seeps from my veins
Let us be empty
And weightless and maybe
We’ll find some peace tonight

In the arms of an angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You’re in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort there

So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There’s vultures and thieves at your back
And the storm keeps on twisting
You keep on building the truth
That you make up for all that you lack
It don’t make no difference
Escaping one last time
It’s easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
This glorious sadness that brings us to my knees

Kerry Jordan
Former HPD Intern/ Juvenile Probation

August 29, 2006

Well, it has now been a year since your life was tragically taken. Today will not be an easy day for the many friends and family that cared so much for you. I did not know you well, but I can see the hurt and the pain that your loss has left with all that knew and loved you. However, today will also be a celebration of your life and all the fond memories that you left behind. I am sure that you are looking down from Heaven and watching over your family and your fellow officers. Embrace them with all your Might today, they will need that reassurance today more than ever. Family and friends...rest assured that one day you will all reunite and pick up right where you left off, but in the meantime, find comfort in knowing that Daniel (Kelso) is at peace and no longer has to witness the horrors of this world.

We would all rather you be here but what better place to be than in Heaven. Rest in Peace.

Fiancee of HPD Officer

August 29, 2006

1 yr. ago today. You will never be forgotten! God bless the Golden family, friends and dept.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

August 29, 2006

Daniel our family misses you so very much. Your mom, dad, David, Tracey and the boys will keep your memory alive to the world forever. Your uncle, James Ray, has such a hard time with this. He loved you so very much. I'll never forget the night he had his stroke, you and Kenneth were the first two at H'vill Hosp. to meet us. You were a comfort. We miss your smile and your warm kind heart. It is so wonderful to read these pages and learn of all the people you touched in your unbelievably short time here on Earth. You always were such a sweet dear angel......now you are with God and truly are an angel. We love you and miss you.

wife of a family member

August 29, 2006

Daniel, Please know that you are still in the hearts of many people who loved you dearly....and ones that didn't even know you!! You were and still are a very special person! I hope you are having the time of your life with your son in heaven. Always thinking about you, you will never be forgotten!!! Rest in Peace, Daniel!!!!

Heather (Schmidt) Scott

August 29, 2006

I didn't really know you other than in passing at work. On this date last year your life was cut short. On todays date the West Precinct will be dedicated to you. I think this will be a real honor for your Mom, Dad & Brother. If your Family reads this Memorial Page the will see how much you were loved and how much you are missed. Today will be a very hard day for them. I will keep them in my thought and prayers.

Debbie C.
Huntsville Police Department

August 29, 2006