Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Never forgotten!! Remembered fondly!! Truly Missed!!

MM

March 15, 2024

Twenty one years ago.... literally a career.

I touched your plaque in the lobby as I started every shift.

Now retired.

Thinking of you.

Friend
USPP

August 10, 2023

miss you pal-

Scott Huther

August 11, 2022

20 years Pal-- Miss you, miss you smile-- RIP

Lieutenant Scott Huther (Retired)
United Stated Park Police

August 11, 2022

Officer Farthing,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 10, 2022

All I have are memories of you. They are still precious to me. Your witty charm, sense of humor, your casual confidence. I pray for your family and your brothers in blue!

MM

August 2, 2022

You are Never Forgotten!!

MM

March 28, 2021

Thank you for your service

Nick mottola
None

August 10, 2020

Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 10, 2020

You are fondly remembered and missed for being an Awesome, funny, intelligent, kind, loving person!!

MM

November 1, 2018

Every shift I think of you. Proud to have served with you. Always remembered and in my heart.

Off. LT
USPP

August 10, 2018

Hakim,

I think of you often. Sharing time and space with you was one of the greatest highlights of my life. Continue to rest in peace my friend.

MM

July 12, 2018

This year marks 15 years since Officer Hakim Farthing paid the ultimate sacrifice. His son (Eric) was 3 years old at the time and has grown into an amazing young man. Members of the United States Park Police honored Hakim's son at his high school graduation recently and he will be attending college in the fall.

Legacies are made of sacrifice, surviving, and remembrance. Sobering and Honorable legacy for the surviving family and the USPP.

Chief of Police Rob MacLean
United States Park Police

August 10, 2017

The proud men and women of the United States Park Police will never forget the ultimate sacrifice of Officer Hakim Farthing and his surviving family. The selfless actions of our Fallen Heroes are the foundation of our core values (Integrity ~ Honor ~ Service). During Police Week, each year, we re-affirm and re-dedicate our commitment by honoring your service, your memory, and your sacrifice.

Chief of Police Rob MacLean
United States Park Police

May 6, 2016

Tonight I read every one of your heartfelt encapsulations of love, honor and respect made to my relative, Hakim A. Farthing. Your writings tell the world of a human being who was more than a uniform of service. He obviously touched each of you and it reverberates throughout the family. In reading, I was forced to shed tears after reading an input submitted by an “Arrestee”, who in reflection has learned. Even in death, it seems that Hakim continues on duty.

Due to Hakim’s military service I submit a poem in his honor.



THE BLACK SERVICEMAN


THE BLACK SERVICEMAN IS ONE WITH PRIDE

ALWAYS READY TO FIGHT FOR HIS COUNTRY'S SIDE

OR FOR THE LOVE OF HER EVEN DIE

THROUGH TIMES IN THE PAST HE'S BEEN READY TO FIGHT

DEFEATING THE FOE WITH HIS DEADLY MIGHT

ON THE GROUND, 'NEATH THE WATER OR EVEN IN FLIGHT

HE FOUGHT WITH HIS BROTHERS YELLOW, BROWN, RED AND WHITE

THROUGH LATE HOURS OF DARKNESS

'TIL EARLY MORNING LIGHT

FIGHTING, FIGHTING, FIGHTING

'TIL THE ENEMY IS GONE FROM SIGHT

PROUDLY HE STANDS UNDER THE FLAG OF HIS LAND

MARCHING TO THE MUSIC OF A MILITARY BAND

LOOKING GREAT IN UNIFORM

THE BLACK SERVICEMAN


Derek L. Farthing
U. S. NAVY
© 1980

I thank each and every one of you for your service to a grateful nation.

Derek L. Farthing
OSC(SW), U. S. Navy (Retired)
Federal Investigator, U. S. EEOC (Retired)
U. S. Customs Service
VFW, Quartermaster, Post 2294

D. L. Farthing

February 29, 2016

Thinking of you today bro!!!!!

Gio

February 24, 2016

Friendship never ends! Miss your humor!

Friend

August 11, 2015

Officer Farthing,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a LEO but when you served in the U.S. Army as well. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 10, 2015

Friends for a short time, Forever Remembered! Rest in Peace Hakim!

Your
Friend

May 14, 2015

Hard week. Seems like yesterday when you backed me up on my first stolen hit. Backing you up on that next stop was even more funny. I bet those guys never hid toy guns under car seats again! Continue to rest in peace, we'll keep holding it down here.

One of your D5 Brothers
US Park Police

August 12, 2014

Thinking of you my friend-

Sgt
USPP

August 10, 2014

Can’t believe it’s almost 12 years to the day that you departed. I always mourn silently as the day draws near. My heart still sadly heavy for your loss to this day. I unconsciously replay the events of that time in my head and miss you even more. Although Eric’s time with you was cut short way too early, he is growing into the fine young man that you were. He is hanging out with Brian for the summer and those two are having a ball. I’m sure it’ll be hard getting him to come back home next week. :o) I can’t be sure if it is more therapeutic for him or Eric (lol), but I can say that their bond and connection is strengthened because of the love they have for you. I know you’re constantly watching over your son and is proud of him… just as much as he is of you! Miss you. Rest in peace.

Nikki

August 8, 2014

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. May you rest in peace and may the lord give peace and strength to your family and to your associates in the law enforcement community.

Roger A. Gross
Captain, U S Park Police, Retired

April 18, 2014

Thinking about you today!!! Just got a call from an "old friend" of yours and talked for a quick few. Your son is growing like a weed, I hear, and I will hopefully get to see him in the spring.

I think of you often brother and I hope you are smiling down on us all!!!

I always think of your M & M machine from our barracks room and it makes me laugh!!!

NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!! ALWAYS MISSED AND LOVED!!!

Gio

Gio
Guns Platoon/Arlington PD/Aurora PD

March 1, 2014

R.I.P., you are not forgotten!

Anonymous
Civilian

December 8, 2013