Clint Hill, a former US Secret Service agent, passed away at the age of 93. He gained fame for his actions during the assassination of President John F Kennedy in Dallas. Assigned to protect Jacqueline Kennedy, Hill leapt onto the back of the limousine as the shots rang out, captured in the famous Zapruder film.
Hill’s guilt over not being able to save Kennedy haunted him for years, leading him to retire early from the Secret Service. Despite his belief that he could have made a difference, Hill eventually came to terms with the fact that he couldn’t have changed the tragic outcome.
In later years, Hill collaborated on a bestselling memoir with journalist Lisa McCubbin, with whom he later fell in love and married. His legacy as a Secret Service agent and his enduring guilt over Kennedy’s assassination remain a significant part of his story.
Rest in peace, Clint Hill. Your bravery and dedication will always be remembered.
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