Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart felt symphathy goes out to Officer Golden's family, fellow officers and friends. In time I pray the wonderful memories will outweight the horrible pain you are feeling now. You are all in my prayers.

Nancy Collins Gibbs
former HPD Dispatcher

September 1, 2005

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout ,with the archangel's voice,and with the trumpet of God,and the dead in Christ will rise first.Then we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in clouds to meet the Lord in the air;and so we will always be with the Lord.Therefore encourage one another with these words.(1 Thessalonians 4:16-18) Brother you and your family will never be forgotten rest in peace.

Officer Bobby Ramsey
Huntsville Police Department

September 1, 2005

I wanted to leave the family a message to make this time easier but what can be said that could make this loss any easier. The only thing I can think of is he is in a better place with no worries. I read all of the reflections and my heart aches for the family and friends. I know many HPD and I only hope that we can all learn from this. People do not see these officers as who they are people just like you and me out there trying to protect all of us and trying to make this world a better place. This is a great loss.

Sarah

September 1, 2005

Thank you for your years of service and for being the honorable, decent and caring young man that you always were. You will be remembered. God bless you.

Mrs. Pat Riley

September 1, 2005

I can speak on behalf of my entire department...Condolences to the Huntsville PD memebers, and Ofc. Golden's family and friends. He gave the ultimate sacrafice, and will not be forgotten.

Officer Marc Bujnowski
Manchester, NH Police

September 1, 2005

I did not know Officer Golden, however my son Morgan Somerville certainly did and was very upset over this tragedy.
Our family prays for the Golden Family and Daniel's colleagues. Our deepest sympathy and may God be with you at this time.

Melody and Ron McElman
Saint John NB Canada

September 1, 2005

Officer Golden,

You will forever be in the thoughts and prayers of all who knew you. Although i never had the honor and priviledge of meeting you I did know your wife, Dee, as I worked with her for a number of years. I pray that God will stay beside her and your family throughout this difficult time.

You are truly safe in the arms of God today and I am sure that the memories will live on forever.

Kevin Holder
Former EMT and Dispatcher with HEMSI - Huntsville AL

September 1, 2005

To Mrs. Dinah,
You have my deepest sympathy. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.My name is Sandra Lancaster. I am Crystal Lancaster's momma. You were her basketball coach at Flintville.I remember so many times when I would come to pick Crystal up, Daniel would be there.He was a wonderful boy and I know he was a wonderful man.I can't imagine losing a child,but you are a very strong woman, it will take you time and it will ease. It will never go away because the are always in our hearts. God Bless you Dinah. Always in my thoughts.
Sandra Lancaster

Sandra & Crystal Lancaster

September 1, 2005

I just met golden July 20 while he was out to dinner at Sammy's Steakhouse, with Dee and friends. He said, "He was glad to meet the person who was going to put up with Ben for the rest of their lives!" I still hear him saying that today. I never got to know him, but I know that he is sadly missed by his HPD family. May God watch over Dee and the family and all of his HPD sisters and brothers.

Courtney Wallace
fiance of a HPD officer

September 1, 2005

I cannot express my heart's sympathy enough for the Family of Officer Golden. I knew and rode with officer Golden as a Police Ranger with the Huntsville PD for about a year. In that time, I got to know Officer Golden and how a true and outgoing of a officer he was. I will never forget the outstanding support that he gave to his fellow officers. I just ask that God be with his family and bless them in this time of deep sorrow.

HEROS AREN'T MADE, THEY ARE BORN. OFFICER DANIEL GOLDEN IS TRUE BORN HERO TO ME FOR GIVING THE ULTIMATE SACARFICE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. YOU WILL DEEPLY BE MISSED DANIEL. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU FOREVER.

A1C MARCUS ANDERSON
USAF SECURITY FORCES

September 1, 2005

Although I only knew Officer Golden for a short period of time, I am forever thankful I got the chance to meet and know such a wonderful man. I honestly think the world of him and he will be greatly missed. His name truly describes the type of person I think he is, golden.

Tasha Cooper

September 1, 2005

I visit the site frequently to remind me
of the sacrifices made by the men and women in law enforcement. It keeps me where I should be. Officer Golden your sacrifice will not be forgotten by me. God's peace and comfort to the Golden family.

Jeff Eastham
Prosecutor
Greensburg, Kentucky

Prosecutor Jeff Eastham
Green County Attorney (Kentucky)

September 1, 2005

After reading the reflections, I feel that I missed out on something special by not knowing Daniel. Our officers go out everyday and put their lives on the line for us and Daniel paid the ultimate sacrifice. I can't even begin to express my heart felt sympathy to Daniel's family. My prayer is that God will bring comfort to Daniel's family members and his family at HPD.

Wife of an HPD officer

September 1, 2005

Blessed are the Peace Keepers!!

God be with you and take comfort in knowing that our Lord will watch forever over your family.

To your children,

Know and ake pride that your Father left this world a hero. God holds a special place in heaven for those who serve and protect and know that when the sun is smiling upon you, your Father is right there smiling upon you as well.

Your will be in my prayers.

Investigator Brian Dean
Dunnellon PD Marion County Florida

September 1, 2005

The following is a song by the Christian group MercyMe:

"Homesick"

Your in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would still be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

In Christ, there are no goodbye's
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home is where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now.

We all must make sure that we are "right" with God, and that we are Saved by His Grace.

FTO/Negotiator Mark Hammonds
Huntsville Police Department

September 1, 2005

Rest in peace, Officer Golden. Your family & friends are in my thoughts & prayers...

God Bless You!

S. Cantrell

September 1, 2005

Officer Golden you will be missed by everyone here. I only worked with you a few times, but you always had a smile on your face. Your smile, and knowing that you are in Heaven watching over us now is what gives me comfort. Rest in Peace Brother. To the Golden family, remember that there are thousands of "family-members" around the globe that are praying for you. God Bless you Daniel Golden.

FTO/Negotiator Mark Hammonds
Huntsville Police Department

September 1, 2005

Golden,
Your name enough can not describe the type of person that you were. You had a heart of gold with a steel frame. You always had a smile on your face and were proud to just be able to help others. No matter how bad the day was, it was always brightened as soon as I made contact with you. Your unique personality defined you as one of the greatest officers the city of Huntsville has ever seen. I can remember times when you worked over with 3rd shift and the times that we spent together and cherish them, as I will always. I think back to the conversations that we used to have in-between shift and I wish that their were more to come. You served your city, country, co-workers and friends proud as that I can say I am honored to have known you and work beside you. I have spoke to God everyday since you have passed and look forward to the day that I join you in your quest for the eternal happiness. My best wishes go out to the Golden family and I only hope they understand that they raised one of the best men I will have ever known. I miss you brother. I will never forget you. I love you my brother in blue and Godspeed.

Officer R. M. Brady Jr.
Huntsville Police Department

September 1, 2005

DANIEL GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE HAVE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES. YOU WILL BE MISSED BROTHER.

DEPUTY SHANNON BOSTICK
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S, TN

September 1, 2005

Rest in peace Daniel, God bless you.

September 1, 2005

OFC. GOLDEN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND THE SHOOTER BURN IN HELL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

OFC. J.G. II
FBPD

September 1, 2005

Danny,
My prayers are with you, your co-workers, your friends and your family. Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace and may God bless you and all of the Policemen and Policewomen in all of the world. We appreciate you.
Love, Patricia Bullington

Patricia Bullington

September 1, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

uc
odps Inv Unit

September 1, 2005

I was deeply sadden to learn of Officer Goldens death. Although I never had the pleasure of knowing Officer Golden personally, having formerly worked in the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Communications Center, it still felt like a personal loss. Officer Goldens family, as well as the men and women of the Huntsville Police Department and everyone touched by his life are in my thoughts and prays, along with my family at the Franklin Police Department.

C.O. Ryan Tate
Franklin, TN Police Department

September 1, 2005

"Kelso" always brought a smile to everyone around him. I can't tell you the number of citizens that have expressed their sympathies to both his families. Several told stories of encounters with Officer Golden and how he had helped them. There are no words that can express our feelings of loss. God bless and be with his family. We have the watch, brother, you rest. Godspeed.

Ofc. J. Kent
HPD

September 1, 2005