Lost a true friend

[slim1836]

My friend John Golden was laid to rest today. He led an interesting life and was a true American patriot.

John joined the FBI in 63 and was responsible for receiving the bodies and cataloging the belongings of the 3 Mississippi Freedom Riders as well as developing the Zapruder film.

In 65 he joined the Secret Service and was assigned to protect Mamie Eisenhower detail followed by assignments with LBJ and Richard Nixon. He continued protective duties for both Gov. George Wallace and Jimmy Carter.

After receiving intel that a Columbian drug cartel had put out a contract on the Bush family, John was assigned to protect First Son and future President George W. Bush. John retired in 95.

The stories he told were many, and a lot of them will never be repeated. I am proud to have been his friend.

Slim

[Boaz]

He sounds like a good man . I'm sorry for your loss Slim , it's hard to lose a good friend . I am praying for you and his family and I'm glad he had you for a friend . My condolences to you brother .

[Kevinakaq]

Safe travels to John and our appreciation for his service to this great country. We are lesser without him and those like him.

[Steppapajon]

It is hard to lose a friend, many times harder to lose a good friend. I have lost almost everyone I once held dear the good ones were the hardest. He will always be here in the story you share and memories you have of him. You honor his name by sharing. Thank you
SPJ

[JBinMN]

Condolences to you, other friends & the family.

Respects & RIP.

[Goatwhiskers]

Prayers up for you Slim. It has been my experience that we aren't blessed with very many "true" friends, and we have to cultivate the few we have and cherish their memory. God Bless, GW

[Boaz]

Amen Goatwhiskers .

[jmort]

Sorry for your loss
Interesting to know people who have been there and done that

[Pine Baron]

My sincere condolences, Slim on the loss of your good friend. R.I.P. John Golden.

[USMC87]

Sorry for your loss.

[daniel lawecki]

Sorry for your loss.

[WRideout]

It is good to know that virtuous men like John still stand up when needed. Blessings to Slim, and John's family at this time of loss.

Wayne

[buckwheatpaul]

Slim, I am truly sorry for the loss of John.....good true friends are hard to come by. I pray for healing for you brother.....Paul

[daloper]

Slim, I am sorry for your loss. You were lucky to has someone like John come into your life. I am sure that there were many good times as he shared his life stories with you. A true friend is a rare thing to have in ones life......Doug

[Hickok]

He sounds like a man I would have been proud to shake the hand of.

Condolences for you as his friend, and for his family.