Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who bravely leaped onto the back of President John F. Kennedy’s limousine after the president was shot, has passed away at the age of 93. His actions on that fateful day in Dallas on November 22, 1963, were captured on film and became some of the most iconic images of Kennedy’s assassination.
Despite receiving awards and accolades for his heroic efforts, Hill struggled with survivor’s guilt and blamed himself for not being able to save the president. It was only in recent years that he was able to start putting the assassination behind him and come to terms with what happened.
Hill’s career in the Secret Service spanned decades, during which he served as the agent in charge of the White House protective detail and eventually retired due to deep depression and recurring memories of the assassination. He later co-authored several books detailing his experiences and became a sought-after speaker.
In 2018, Hill was honored with North Dakota’s highest civilian award, the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, recognizing his contributions and legacy. A private funeral service will be held in his honor in Washington, D.C., at a later date.
Clint Hill’s unwavering dedication to protecting the president and his courageous actions on that tragic day will forever be remembered in history. Rest in peace, Clint Hill.
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