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1932
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2025
Clint Hill Obituary
Clint Hill was a Secret Service agent under five presidents, best known for jumping onto the presidential car to protect the first lady after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in 1963.
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27 Entries
Randy Lee Elliott
July 15, 2025
I have researched the JFK assassination for years and have made two trips to Dealey Plaza. I have the utmost respect for Mr. Clint Hill imagine in a split-second running to the Presidents car to shield both JFK and Jackie a truly brave act by a truly dedicated agent. Telling his story for over 60 years his versions never wavered this man has my gratitude and respect.
Ronald Lesage
May 24, 2025
Thanks for your service Mr. Hill. God bless you and your family
Barry Lambert
May 21, 2025
Bless you Clint Hill. May you rest in peace. May you carry no guilt. You are the definition of a hero.
Paul Taylor
May 7, 2025
Thanks for your service and going above and beyond the call of duty.
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Cynthia Frost
April 22, 2025
Lisa,
Prayers and healing thoughts are with you and the family. I adore the love story of you both that has been shared to the public.
John Fitzgerald
April 14, 2025
What an incredible life, and one well lived.I felt his pain when he recalled those events in 1963.He did all he could have, but still felt it was not enough,and that´s a hard pain to forget.May he have eternal joy.
Toni McKeen
April 13, 2025
Lisa, I had met you at the party in Ravello. I learned that you were from Wilton and took a pix of you with your camera. I also forwarded the slides during your presentation. I am sure that you gave Clint many happy years. He is now at peace.
Nancy Olds
April 13, 2025
My sincere condolences to Lisa McCubbin Hill and her family on the loss of Clint Hill. Clint Hill was a man who faced an extraordinary event while courageously protecting First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. This act of sheer bravery haunted him for most of his life until he eventually came to terms with it and allowed himself to continue his life with peace and acceptance.
As an elementary school student, I will never forget that tragic day when we lost a beloved president of the United States. I admired Special Agent Clint Hill for reacting within seconds to protect the First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, from further harm by shielding her as the limousine sped on to Parkland Memorial Hospital.
It was decades later, when I was working as a forensic photographer at the agency, that I met this legendary former U.S. Secret Service special agent and former assistant director while taking his portrait. I was very fortunate to know this compassionate and intense man who put me at ease, humbly requesting his portrait be taken. Clint Hill had startling blue eyes that revealed a sharp sense of humor.
Clint Hill and Jerry Parr, the special agent in charge of the presidential detail, who reacted quickly to protect President Ronald Reagan from an assassination attempt at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., decided to pair up and share insights about the undoubtedly best and worst moments of their lives. Their accounts of those events were mesmerizing.
I met Clint Hill a few times. I hold a deep respect for this man who faced the worst of our fears and finally accepted the accolades for his quick actions and true courage. I thought that his book with his wife, "Mrs. Kennedy & Me", was a tender story about his deep respect and friendship for Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy. Clint Hill will forever remain a hero in our hearts and minds.
Jose F. Medeiros
April 8, 2025
My deepest condolences and sympathies to Lisa Mccubbin Hill, family and friends of Mr. Clint Hill. The Eulogy at Clint's Memorial service was the best I ever heard by Secret Service Director Lew Merletti and Clint and Lisa's neighbor Mike Rowe. Rest in peace Clint, and may God Bless your soul.
Elena Koseva
April 2, 2025
I've just read "Mrs. Kennedy and I." I think that´s the best I can do in his memory!
David Mark Jamison
March 31, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Hill. He exemplified steadfast dedication in his role as a SSA, and it is because of his perseverance out of the tragic events of November 22, 1963, that I gained tremendous respect for a man that I never knew. May he finally rest in the peace of God, our Father.
Matthew J. McGuire
March 22, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Perry Cormier
March 13, 2025
My sympathies to his family. I consider him an American hero!
Lisa Helmreich
March 8, 2025
I offer heartfelt prayers for the family of Clint Hill. What a blessing he must have been to you all. Thank you so much, Lisa, for encouraging and helping him to write his story. It is true American history. Clint was an incredible example of courage, loyalty, humility and class. His books should be required reading for any history class and for anyone who appreciates the truth. He will surely hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Peace be with you, Lisa Helmreich
Mr. Jr.
March 7, 2025
My condolences.
Katherine Bell
March 2, 2025
Vale Clint Hill, a true American hero, who never hesitated to sacrifice for high duty
Sue Collins
February 27, 2025
MR Hill, due to your heroic actions on that terrible November day, you will always be a part of this country's history. Thank you for your service, sir; we salute you
Elaine Roberts
February 27, 2025
Mr. Hill was a true hero and patriot. Thank you for your military and secret service tenure. You will always be remembered for your heroism November 22,1963.May you rest in heavenly peace.
Cindy Hoyt
February 26, 2025
Rest in Peace Mr. Hill, it felt like I knew you personally from all of the interviews that have been done since the assassination in 1963. I remember that day as a child of 7 watching the horror of it all, it was a terrible day. You were a brave and honorable man and you will be missed.
Cindy Hoyt
Dr. Jeffrey Pullen
February 26, 2025
On Saturday, May 21, 2011,a book festival was held in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Two of the featured authors were Gerald Blaine and Clint Hill from the Kennedy Detail book. While this was a life-time moment for me, it was my chance to have my son to experience history. Even though Terrell was too young to understand the significance of the moment, years later he was be able to say that he shook hands and met two people who are etched in American history. RIP Agent 9!
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Louise W.
February 26, 2025
A life dedicated to service, a life defined by courage, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to our nation. Thank you Mr. Hill. May you rest in loving peace with the angels.
Michael Blackburn
February 26, 2025
I was ten years old on that fateful day. Your image stayed in my mind all of my days. I thought of you as a brave man, and I consider you a hero of my lifetime. I can only imagine the haunting you endured, and I pray you were able to come to realize the absolutes of the events that occurred that day - enough as such it gave you peace. God will hold you dear.
Jenee Emlyn
February 26, 2025
I am so sorry about the loss of Mr. Hill. He risked his life for former President Kennedy and Jackie. The Hill family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. May Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16) as you go thru this difficult time.
T Brooks
February 26, 2025
A true American hero on what was one of America's darkest days. Thank you Sir for your brave service. Sending thoughts and prayers to M Hill's family.
Janelle Almendis
February 26, 2025
May the God of life, love and comfort be with all of you.
Lydia Lundberg Kelly
February 26, 2025
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Hill's death. He was the only Secret Service agent who ran to assist President and Mrs. Kennedy on that terrible day
in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Mr. Hill's life was a life well lived.
Rest in the arms of the angels, Mr. Hill.
AJ
February 26, 2025
MR. HILL WAS A HERO WHO LITERALLY SAVED JACKIE KENNEDY'S LIFE IN DALLAS. IF HE HADN'T BEEN THERE, SHE WOULD HAVE FALLEN OUT OF THAT CAR. NO ONE ELSE MADE ANY EFFORT TO DO WHAT HE ACCOMPLISHED. MAY HE NOW REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE-AJ, AUSTERLITZ, NY
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