Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Daniel Golden's family, friends, and co-workers with the Huntsville Police Department, know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia State University Police Department

August 29, 2005

God bless you and your family at this time of pain and sorrow. You are not forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 29, 2005

Thank you for your service Officer Golden. You led the way through the valley and made it safer for us. Our prayers of peace and comfort are sincerly recited for your family, friends, and department. May God bless you for your sacrifice, and bring justice to those who took you from us.

COII Kohler
AZ DEPT of CORRECTIONS

August 29, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Golden. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

August 29, 2005

We all mourn the loss of this fallen hero. Rest in peace and god speed. May justice be swift.

Chris A.
Citizen of Huntsville

August 29, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Golden; may he rest in peace and may his killer be brought to justice.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

August 29, 2005

Rest in Peace my Brother. Such a trajic end to a young HERO's life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GOD speed my brother.

Sgt. B. Franklin
Maury Co. Tn. Sheriff Dept.

August 29, 2005

Rest in peace,your job here is done,and may you be the last. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for all of us, I didnt know you but I was a friend of fallen Deputy Mike Bancroft, and to you and all fallen officers every were I would like to say you are a hero to us all!!!

August 29, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 29, 2005

Daniel, We lost a great police officer, fine man, husband and father today. I will always remember you as a hard working police officer who was extremely confident in his abilities and rightly so. It was hard to say goodbye to you at the hospital today and to see all your family and fellow brothers and sisters of the Huntsville Police Department in deep pain. Be rest assured that your brothers caught the scum that took your life and that he will eventually get his in the end. I know that God has opened his arms to you and that you are in heaven with your child. I will work even harder in honor of what you stood for. You will be sorely missed. God bless you brother and rest in peace.

Officer Kevin C. Matthews
Huntsville P.D.

August 29, 2005

Thank you for your years of service. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy to Officer Golden family, friends, and the Huntsville Police Department. Officer Golden, you are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 29, 2005

Ofc. Golden,
God bless you in your new quest in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this tragic time. We now have the watch.

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard, Florida

August 29, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

August 29, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Golden, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Golden, we salute you. Blessed be the peacekeepers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

August 29, 2005

I can't begin to tell you Daniel how much you will be missed. Godspeed brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. May justice be swift and severe for those who took you from us. The city of Huntsville mourns with us tonight at the loss of one fine officer and friend. God bless you, Daniel.

Annonymous
Huntsville PD

August 29, 2005

God Bless your family, co-workers and friends. Rest in peace brother.

Lt. L.H. Persky
Montgomery County Sheriff

August 29, 2005

Brother, thank you for your service. May we never forget you, your family, or your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God".

Ofc. C. Scott
Huntsville Airport Police

August 29, 2005

Thank you for your dedication & service, Officer Golden, and may the Lord comfort your family at this difficult time.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD Morongo Station, CA

August 29, 2005

They say the greatest sacrifice any man can make is for our fellow citizens, well Daniel has made such a sacrifice in the name of good and honor. May God look after your family and have mercy on the one who took you from us at such a young age. Go in peace and know that you have done your very best and we will continue to keep the thin blue line strong between the good and evil of this world. God bless the Huntsville Police Department in their time of need.

Master Deputy Bernie Young
Union County Sheriff's Office

August 29, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Daniel, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

August 29, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT UNSELFISHLY IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 29, 2005

Please accept our condolence to the family of Officer Daniel Golden and officers of the Huntsville PD.

K9 Officer Randy Williamson
New Philadelphia Police Dept, Ohio

August 29, 2005

Officer Golden, thank you for your service. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. I pray that your family will be comforted from this day forward. "Blessed are the peace makers".

Russell Graham Reserve Officer
Cullman City Police Dept., Al

August 29, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Huntsville Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Golden deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Golden is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 29, 2005

Rest In Peace my Brother

A Fellow Officer

August 29, 2005