GRAND FORKS – Clint Hill, who grew up in North Dakota, became a Secret Service agent and was on duty and nearby when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, died Friday at his home in California. His death was announced Monday by various news agencies, including The Associated Press. He was 93.

The North Dakota native, who leapt onto the back of President John F. Kennedy’s limousine after the president was shot, was forced to retire early because he remained haunted by memories of the assassination.

A North Dakota native who went on to guard the lives of several American presidents has died. Now, we remember Clint Hill’s life and legacy.