Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Daniel did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Daniel be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Golden's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office and COPS will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Daniel but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Daniel will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Daniel, even for a short time. I pray that Daniel and Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Officer Golden for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 1, 2005

Daniel I thank you for your heroism and bravery. God bless you and your family.

Johnny Howell K-9
Falkville Police

August 31, 2005

I didn't know Ofc. Golden, but I just wanted to leave my sympathy to the family. The incident happened while I was visiting with my Fiance here in Huntsville, and just feel very badly. My heart goes out to the family, friends and the boys in blue here in Huntsville. Godspeed.

John
Civilian

August 31, 2005

I knew you my friend, and many more like you, that bravely served and were called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. Danny, I know you are in the presence of God and the company of many of our fallen brothers. Don't worry, they will take good care of you until we see you again. God bless you Little Brother, and God bless Dee and the family.
Lt. Tom Taylor (Ret)

Lieutenant Tom Taylor (Ret)
Alabama State Troopers

August 31, 2005

Daniel, you are a hero. You have touched so many lives including my husband's by helping him within the last year and I never even had the opportunity to thank you. I'm taking the opportunity now to send a heart felt THANK YOU, and hope that you know how much you really made a difference in the few years you spent here. Even though you were way too young to leave us, you have left a legacy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family and to your many close friends. We are at a loss without you here and will NEVER forget you. Although our sadness is great, we have some relief knowing that you are walking hand in hand with God.

Kim Mayo (wife of HPD's Off. Tommy Mayo)

August 31, 2005

I never personally met officer Golden but it is truly amazing at the number of not only fellow police officers that have left reflections, but also private citizens. I have many friends,including a brother-in-law, on the Huntsville police force and it seems that Daniel continued the long tradition of professionalism and compassion that is the standard in their department. Thankyou for your dedication and service to the city of Huntsville and to law enforcement. Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace.

Police officer Don Carr
Trinity,Al. p.d.

August 31, 2005

May God bless your family.

May your memories never be forgotten as well as the ultimate sacrifice you made in the line of duty...

OFFICER
DAVIE POLICE, FLORIDA

August 31, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Golden Family. Thank you Daniel for all of your hard work and dedication. May God be the strength for your family. You will be MISSED!

Wife of K-9 Officer Scott Hudson
Huntsville Police Department

August 31, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Daniel H. Golden and the
Huntsville Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Daniel... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

August 31, 2005

Your family,friends, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

P.O. McKenna
Chicago P.D.-011th Dist.

August 31, 2005

GODSPEED OFFICER GOLDEN. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS FOREVER.

Lisa B.
Civilian

August 31, 2005

Brother Golden, you paid the ultimate price to protect the citizens of our great country, and that makes you a hero. Rest assured your death will never be in vain for those of us who work the streets will never forget those of us who were lost to them. RIP my Brother and God bless.

Officer L. Bailey
Carlsbad Police Department

August 31, 2005

i didn't know you but you & family are in our familys prayers,,rest in peace and ty for being of service to many in need.

August 31, 2005

Daniel,You'll be missed greatly and I consider myself lucky to call you my friend. May God hold your family close during this time. You will never be forgotten by those who knew you. Rest well brother.

SGT. JEFF BRADFORD
LINCOLN CO. SHERIFFS DEPT.(TN)

August 31, 2005

'Kelso'you will be dearly missed by all!! Seems like I only knew you for such a short time. I will be forever grateful and blessed for having the opportunity of being one of your many friends. You were with out a doubt one of Huntsvilles Finest Officer's. Thanks for giving the ultimate sacrifice in trying to make our community a safer place to live. I will never forget hearing your country voice on traffic stops ( Alabammer Tag ). Thanks for the memories Buddy!! My prayers go out to all the family and HPD during this difficult time.

JDK/Police Officer

August 31, 2005

TO KIND AND NICE PERSON THAT WILL BE MISSED.AND WHO I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH.MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.

OFC TIMOTHY KELLY
HPD

August 31, 2005

I just wanted to let everyone know at the Huntsville Police Department that you all are in my prayers and thoughts. I know Daniel from school in Tennesse. He was a "Wonderful Person" with a "Great Smile" that made everyone want to smile with him. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand during this very hard time. Thank You all for caring and showing so much honor to Daniel. ~~~Heather

Heather (Schmidt) Scott

August 31, 2005

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE GOLDEN FAMILY. MY YOU REST IN PEACE IN YOUNG ONE. YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

August 31, 2005

I want to extend my sympathy to your family and say thank you for your sacrifice. It is so sad that you had to die trying to put a family back together that couldn't get along, and in return they took you from your family and friends that loved you so very much. You will be remembered always and my prayers will be for your family.

Patricia Smith-Mother of a Law Officer

August 31, 2005

Daniel, you have left a such positive impression on so many here, you will always be remembered for that and your service. To Dee and the Golden Family, we share your grief as we too have lost a member of "our" family. God, bless us all that wear the uniform and our families.

Kevin Newey
Huntsville Police Department

August 31, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Golden. You will be missed my brother.

Deputy Fidel Espinoza
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL

August 31, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Daniel Golden. I did not know Daniel personally but every time I saw him around he always had a smile on his face and was such a polite young man. I am a proud cousin of an HPD officer and my prayers are with the brothers and sisters in Blue. Although Daniel is gone, he will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to the community Daniel. You will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace.

Lauren A.
Huntsville City Employee

August 31, 2005

My thoughts are with you and your family. Thank you for the commitment you made to this city. Rest in peace.

Dane Taylor (Paramedic)
HEMSI

August 31, 2005

ALL GIVE SOME....ONE GAVE ALL...REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Sgt. (Ret)
Camden County Major Crimes N.J.

August 31, 2005

Thank you, young officer, for your valiant, courageous, and a deep committment of service to this city. I pray the good Lord will welcome you home with the blessings of peace, tranquility, and the assurance of a place with our Lord in Heaven where there will never be pain, sadness, fear, or dread. I pray the good Lord will watch over your family during these difficult times and remind them that there is a special day coming when all will be can joined again for ever and ever in that precious land of life everlasting with the Lord in Heaven. Thank you, Daniel, for your dedication amd service to the people of Huntsville. You will NEVER be forgotten!

Lionel Sullivan

August 31, 2005