Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We pass thru Golden Holler every chance we get. As we passed I did a double take at the American Flag, there I saw a small Police statue. I smiled, because I know what that stands for. Beside I saw a round reaf of blue & white flowers. I didn't realize that it was National Police Week. Thank you and all of your brothers for what you do.

Friend
Friend

May 21, 2013

Daniel, Just thinking about you brother. This is police week and although a day doesnt go by that you're missed, this week especially we're thinking about you and all your brothers and sisters who have given it all. I can still remember all the funny stories you would tell while we were working on the streets. Not a day goes by that we dont remember how you used to protect us and dared a patient to get mouthy or disrespectful on a scene. Never forget brother :)

Michael Nicely, NREMT

May 13, 2013

Danile you and your family are still in my heart my prayers still go out to you. I still remember the good times that we had on the West side.

Retired Investugator H.Lowery
Huntsville Police Dept.

October 22, 2012

I can't believe that it had been 7 years. We love and miss you. We think of you often.

Patrol
H.P.D. 44th Session

August 29, 2012

It is hard to believe that it has been seven years. I will never forget the first time that Dee introduced you to me and Sonya. There you were in overalls and a white tee-shirt. I thought it was a joke. When I got to know you, I could see why Dee loved you. You were one of a kind. I will never forget that day or the look on your Dads face when he got to the ER. A lot has changed since that day. I now where that same uniform that you were so proud to wear. I thought of you often when I was in the academy and as I work the streets today. We love you. God be with your family.

Anthony
HPD

August 29, 2012

Seven years......it's seems like just yesterday. I miss you brother. We'll see each other again soon...I know you're in a better place and with those you love that have passed before and since...

your friend

August 29, 2012

Another year passes my friend. Seems like just yesterday you were taken from us. I know you are looking down on us everyday. I think of you often and the short times we met. We miss you buddy.

R142

Friend
Madison Couny Sheriffi's Dept.

August 29, 2012

As the school year begins once again, memories of your class & your brothers class still seem so clear. Small schools & country kids make big & long lasting memories. Thanks for all those memories & what you stood for. Because you both were reaised that way. As we drive through Golden Holler we realize that you are missing. Seems lonely.
May God take care of you until we see you again.
Your friends....

Friends
Friend

August 15, 2012

I will never forget the first call you came to at the U-haul on Sparkman Dr. This big group of people show up way to late. I was alone with everything shut down and locked up. The group wasn't about to leave. You were the first officer to arrive and when you bounced out of your car the first thing I said was Oh Lord do you see the size if this group are you kidding me. I laugh now but then it was not funny. Then you spoke and I said out loud WOW. I stood there amazed and said now that's what I'm talking about. You were loud and fearless and a calming peace came over me. I learned a great lesson that day that it's not your size it's who and what you have behind that size that makes a difference in this world. Thanks a millon.

Linda Payton
Thankful nana

June 28, 2012

I had the privilege of meeting your mother. I had the even bigger honor to be named to win your award. Have to say it was the highlight of my life so far. Sorry it took this long to post about it. I wish you were still with us. Keep us safe.

Officer Daly
HPD

April 8, 2012

Mr. Golden,

Although I never got to meet you,I've heard you were a wonderful guy. I met your wife and mother. They are so sweet! You will always be remembered in everyones heart.

Emily Freeman

November 28, 2011

there is not a day that goes by that we dont wished you were here wiith us..I love you..

donnesa golden
wife

November 22, 2011

oooo my husband... chelsi is doing so good.. you would be so proud of her

wife
wife

November 22, 2011

Trent often reminesces with me about adventures that you two had together at Flintville. He loves to tell about Coach Moore calling a play and you, as the junior high quarterback, running another play just to see the reaction on the coach's face. I've talked with David and Jason separately as of late and both speak of the closeness of their friendship. Trent feels an unnecessary vacuum because the older Golden/Hill boys still have each other but the younger Golden/Hill boys are separated. Cindy and I think of Kenneth and Dianna often. I don't claim to know Kenneth's pain, but that dreadful day was as close as I have ever come as Father hurting over the loss of a son. There's a tear in my eye tonight, but my heart smiles with such good memories of two sets of brothers in bonds of friendship. What a blessing Daniel Golden has been to our family.

Jimmy Hill

August 29, 2011

6 years ago Huntsville was changed forever by your loss. You were such a happy and kind person; and I am glad that I got to meet someone like you. You will live on in all the people that knew you and loved you. Thank you for all that you did. We really lost one of the good guys when God called you back.

MJM
friend

August 29, 2011

You are never far from my heart. These "anniversaries" are the kind i wish i could forget but know i never will. I will smile today for you.. i know you are smiling on all of us you left behind. Many of your Brothers are at the funeral of another officer today.. Making this day even more difficult, watch over them. I know you welcomed him with that great big Kelso smile. Be sure to touch your Mom, Dad and David today... you are never far from their thoughts. Love you and miss you.. not just today on this horrible anniversary but every day.

Diana
friend and coworker

August 29, 2011

Today makes six years. The pain still remains. I promised that your memory will never be forgotten. I miss the late night phone calls. Your crazy voice mail, (it got me several times). The Wed nights in Fayetteville @ Tammy's. Keep a watch over us, and be an Angel on our shoulder, as the rest of us Press The Fight. You are still in our hearts and our Minds.

Miss you little brother.


Mitchell

Deputy Steven Mitchell
Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

August 29, 2011

I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU BUT BY WHAT EVERYONE HAS WROTE YOU SEEM LIKE A GOOD GUY A BEST FRIEND SOMEONE WOULD HAVE LIKE TO OF HAD I KNOW YOUR MOM, DAD, NEPHEW, AND BROTHER AND THEY ARE ALL AWESOME SO I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN I KNOW THIS HAS HIT EVERYONE IN THEIR HEART AND THIS IS A DAY THAT THE WHOLE WORLD WILL NEVER FORGET I KNOW YOU MADE A BIG DIFFRENCE IN EVERYONE'S LIFE ESPICALLY JAXSON'S THEY ALL LOVE YOU AND SO DOES GOD IT WON'T BE TO LONG AND WE WILL ALL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN

UNTIL THEN YOUR IN OUR HEARTS FOR ETERNITY WE LOVE YOU MAY YOU R.I.P.

Chelsea
FRIEND

August 29, 2011

We miss you and think of you daily.

HPD 44th Session
HPD

August 29, 2011

Six years, yet it seems just like yesterday. Thinking of you...

Wes Long
HPD

August 28, 2011

Kelso,
We had another officer shot yesterday in Anniston, he's not doing well....I can't help but be taken back to the day you left us. Everytime I hear of an officer shot I have a hard time keeping my composure. I miss you brother. On Monday we will celebrate my sons 8th birthday I will also reflect on the day I lost my friend! Six years brother I just cant believe it. I know your're in a better place, I know Sterling is there with you. I'll see you there one day as well. R.I.P Brother

Mojo
Friend

August 25, 2011

Man, I haven't visited this page in forever and now I see why. The pain and tears are still there, but the memories are too. You were such a great and influential person. I remember when we had our first encounter. You promised that you would come back to visit that same weekend and you did:) I wasn't even informed about your death until the day before your funeral because everyone knew how much I admired you. I keep reliving the moment when you kept asking me what I wanted to be in life an I would simply reply "Lawyer". I am proud to say that in the next 2 weeks I will start my journey onto college and then law school. Even though you are not physically here so I can tell you face to face, you made a bg impact on my life. God has an amazing angel on his hands. You are gone but never forgotten. Much love.
Love always,
Katelyn:)
P.S.- God took you because he felt that you could straighten the other angels out. R.I.P. I love you!

Katelyn Vanhoose
Friend

August 4, 2011

I was thinking about you my brother, and decided to look at this site. It is hard for me to do, because the memory returns. I can still remember the day you were killed.... I was supposed to go to in-service training, and wasn't at roll call. I got a call from Schrader, that you had been shot. He was distraught, upset, and not optimistic... I told him you would be fine, and I was in route to hospital. I got in my patrol car, and raced to the hospital.... Thinking all would be well.

I arrived at the ER, and other Officers were coming too.. When I went inside, I went in the room you were in, to find you had passed on... I still didn't believe it, it seemed so surreal, like a bad dream, a nightmare. I saw you, touched you... Cold.. Face wounded.. Reality setting in... Then your parents came in the room, and my heart felt as if it was ripped out of my chest! Then the anger for the offender... I think any of us that worked with you, could have killed him with our bare hands! Why should your wonderful family have to go through this?

No one can understand unless they have been through it... I only thought it happened in L.A., Miami, or larger departments. I knew it was a possibility, but not here in Huntsville, and not to you as careful as you were... The reality is it can happen to any of us at any time. I sometimes wonder why God has spared me, thinking of some of the situations I have been in... Mistakes I have made, bad people I have dealt with.

I know you are in a better place... A place I can't comprehend, a place inconceivable to those of us on Earth. But, my heart still aches for the family you left behind. I know God has his reasons, but it is hard for us to understand here...

I will continue to pray for your family every day. I can still see you coming around the corner of the Precinct, the place you used to park. Always happy, upbeat, like a ray of sunshine... I am sorry this happened to you and your family, and I will never forget.

God Bless,

Chris Riley
HPD

Investigator Chris Riley
HPD

July 10, 2011

Just thinking about you brother. Had to catch a snake the other day and got a good laugh from some memories. Till then brother.

Officer
HPD

July 4, 2011

Hey Golden, Just been thinking of you a lot lately. I miss you so much and think of your family often.
We have been having a trial for the last couple weeks for another fallen officer. He reminds me of you, I didn't know him but a brief period of time, but from what everyone says he was an amazing person. A loving husband, son, brother and father and loyal to a fault. I met his mom today. It broke my heart. She reminded me immediately of the amazing mother you have. I can't express the hurt I have for losing you. I can't imagine it being that of a mother or wife. I know it is said a lot a person won't be forgotten, and I wonder in some cases if it is true. I KNOW without a doubt that you will never be forgotten. I also KNOW Officer Davis is with you. I miss and love you brother.

Anonymous
Anonymous

May 12, 2011