Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Bro!

Thinking of you as the anniversary of your passing again draws near. Eric is the splitting image of you; just ask Eshe! We will continue to keep watch over them while you keep watch over us all. Your family is in my prayers...

One of your D5 Brothers
United States Park Police

August 7, 2013

To the Family of Hakim Farthing,
You are in my heart and mind often. I'm so glad to have shared precious moments with Hakim. I know that the beauty of his spirit lives on in all of us. In celebration of his memory and blessings to you all.

Janelle E Taylor
Friend

May 3, 2013

Hakim,

Thinking about you today bro. I was just talking to someone else about you, as they had lost a friend to the job recently. I carry your Mass card with me everyday I put on the uniform or work. I know you are up in heaven making everyone laugh and smile like you always did!

You will never be forgotten! Guns Run Long!!! Love you bro. Miss you.

Gio

Gio
Guns Platoon/Arlington PD/Aurora PD

February 20, 2013

I remember being arrested by an Officer by the name of Greuling (who truely lived up to his name) on the outskirts to dc for, quite honestly, behaving like a punk teenager on the drug strip at Kennilworth. He tried to throw the book at me, which I can't blame him for, and the DA no papered the case. When me and my friend got booked we saw the Farthing Memorial and made fun of the situation for years after the experience because his last name resembled Farting. Now, about fifteen years later, im reading what happened to him and I feel really bad. He got wiped out by someone behaving like i was, an inconsiderate jerk, just doing his job- helping out a fellow human being. I truly feel sorry for what happened. Hindsight is 20/20.

Thomas Savitsky
Arrestee

September 17, 2012

I read a quote recently that made me think of you.

In grateful memory of those who died in the service of their country

"He stands in the unbroken line of police officers who have dared to die so that justice and freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. Justice and freedom live, and through it, he lives - in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men.

Captain Gregory T. Monahan
United States Park Police

August 10, 2012

Hakim-
I'll never forget the time my sister got lost on her way into DC to visit. It was late at night and she wasn't in the best parts of town. I called you to ask if you knew the area well and could help me give her directions to my place. You went out of your way while on duty to find where she was. Then you gladly gave her an escort back to my house to make sure that she made it safely. You were good and doing little things like this to make people feel comfort.
You are greatly missed and thought about often. Look forward to seeing you again some day.

Andrew Reynolds
Friend/Room mate/Fellow soldier

August 10, 2012

R.I.P. Hakim, you where are great Soldier, friend and public servant. Your always in the thoughts of those who knew you well.

SFC Jonathan Coombs
U.S. Army

August 10, 2012

Hakim, my brother in blue. Classmate, level head and guardian angel. Your are missed and not forgotten. You continue help me strive to be better at all I do. RIP

Off. Laura Teeple
United States Park Police

August 10, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother..... I will never forget you. Will continue to watch out for Eric. Please keep watching out for us.

Your classmate your D5 partner
US Park Police

August 10, 2012

RIP Ofc. Farthing, 408. It's been 10 long years. You may be gone but you're never forgotten. You were before my time but I'm privileged to watch your legacy live on in your classmates. Keep watch over us brother's and sisters in blue!

Ofc. Snyder
USPP

August 10, 2012

Your memory is not forgotten ....Rest In Peace Hakim.

USPP First Relief Dispatchers
United States Park Police

August 10, 2012

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
August 10, 2012, is the 10th anniversary of your last watch. God bless you and your family and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

August 9, 2012

Hey Hakim,

Hard not to think of you last night after we lost Mike B. Do me a favor, show him the ropes up there!

One of your D5 Brothers
US Park Police

December 17, 2011

Hey Hakim,

Just thought I'd check in... reading your reflections always brings a tear.

EJ has run with a USPP Academy Class in your honor. It was great. We only let him run a mile but he could have run it all.

USPP 101 is doing great! Some on the LT list, a number of Sergeants including a Detective Sergeant, Master Patrol Officers, Horse Mounted Officers, Boat Captains and more. We do our best to honor your memory.

Please continue to keep watch over us. You are not forgotten.

One of your D5 Brothers
US Park Police

September 28, 2011

Hakim, I think about you often. I miss you, look over me and make me safe.

Craig Thibault
Friend & Co Worker

August 10, 2011

Ever present, you have been in my mind,
since the day I met you,
It's been hard to find,
A comparable individual to make me smile,
To make me laugh,
Or with whom to cry.

Our time together was brief,
But you touched my life so profoundly,
I wanted to let you know,
You have never been forgotten.

On this special day,
Please know that you are in my heart,
In my mind,
In my prayers,
I still think about you, always.

*Your little buddy*

Rebekka Popov
Friend

March 9, 2011

Farthing, you were always a squared away soldier! So sorry this has happened. You will truly be missed brother!! Rest in Peace and may we meet again in Heaven.

SFC Hawes

Sergeant First Class Eric A. Hawes
Military Friend

January 21, 2011

Hakim

I was at FLETC when you were there back in 2001, for some reason we always spoke to each other and finally started small talk. You were a great dude and it has almost been ten years since I met you, I thank God for the short time that I knew you. The young lady that you and I use to talk about bro, is still single (lol), she's beautiful as ever, but has been careful with choosing a signifcant other. I probally will never forget you Hakim, but promise me bro, when I get to Glory where you are, that you don't forget me.

Shawn H

shawn
friend

January 14, 2011

Hakim, family, and friends,

Today is the anniversary we hate to come to pass, yet I think of you only fondly and in the best light. Your smile was over-whelming and your attitude was enlightening. Thank you for being my friend and a motivating symbol in my life. I will never forget the night you EOT'd, and the following morning where I visited your final moments of life - even today I cannot believe you are gone. It's so hard because of your smile, a smile that will be with me forever - you will be with me forever in you smile - those who knew you, know what I mean!

Forever in my heart and thoughts,

Hoot

Sgt Huther
USPP - Friend

August 10, 2010

Today is a very difficult day. I was remembering the time you parked in the "reserved" parking spaces in the complex and I came out and asked you to move your car. You had come home after an extremely long double shift (I had no idea) and you were very gracious and polite about it. We became friends and you are forever etched into my memory as the most amazing person to have touched my life. Miss you so much.

Bekki
Friend

August 10, 2010

Some years ago when you were in training at D-3 I chased a vehicle with stolen tags that was also stolen. After the vehicle crashed into a parked car you assisted me in the foot chase where the suspect tried to break into a house and ditched a stolen gun when you and I had him cornered. Though still in training at the time I was impressed with your fearlessness. I wish to remember you on this Police Week. Thank You for backing me up. I want your family and son you left behind know what a fine Officer you were. May God Bless Your Soul and I will not forget you.

Federal Air Marshal Bill LeBlanc
Former D-3 US Park Police Officer

May 15, 2010

It's really hard around your birthday since ours were only days apart. I hope that your family knows how much you meant to the people whose lives you touched.

You will never be forgotten and are tremendously missed.

"Your little buddy"

Bekki
Friend

March 9, 2010

Hakim, You are still missed and thought of often. I am riding in the Police Unity Tour in your memory and honor this year. Ride with me in spirit and I will do all the pedalling. Peace brother.

Officer Laura Teeple
U.S. Park Police

April 29, 2009

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

October 25, 2008

Hakim, After 25 years of service, I retired from the Pa. State Police today on October 4, 2008 (as you well know, that's 10-4). I took your Park Police Star medal with me yesterday for my last tour of duty. Along with a picture of your father, me and you at about 13 yrs. old. I wanted a part of you with me so that I could end OUR watch the way it should have been. I think about you all the time and I continue to be as proud of you as I could possibly be. I LOVE you and I MISS you!

Uncle Joseph

Corporal Joseph B. Farthing
Pa. State Police (Retired)

October 4, 2008