Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

Anonymous

January 31, 2005

April 1, 2001 Your first day on the street in field training, It was a day I'll never forget. The first traffic stop we made together, you said you wanted to talk to the driver...I thought well were stopping them for no seat belts how bad can it get. While talking with the operator the tags came back to a different car, I observed a bag of weed on the floor and I remember thinking this is happening too fast for where you are at. When I told you to get the driver out and cuff him he was trying to unbutton his jacket. A minute later you had recovered your first gun. I often wonder If I had been alone that day and waited for another unit to get there before I went up if I would have wound up in a deadly force confrontation. The three weeks were together were like that, I remember you calling it the "MOJO".

I remember coming in to do the reconstruction of the scene, the days spent pouring through the evidence and photos. It is still surreal to think that it happened. I came to the Parkway right after that and I haven't left.

I'm now supervising the midnight squad on the Parkway where you were killed. I often find myself thinking of you and the way your life impacted mine.

I go to the split sometimes and I feel like you are there watching and smiling that smile that wouldn't stop. Getting ready to say something funny.

I miss you..

Sgt Fennelly
United States Park Police

January 17, 2005

My Dearest Hakim,

There isn't a day that has gone by that I haven't thought about you and what you meant to my life. They say that time heals all wounds and yet somehow it hasn't done anything to help me. I will always remember the times that we shared together and hold them dear to my heart. You are the best person that I've ever met. God put you in my life for a reason! I wanted your family to know that you live on in the hearts and minds of those who you touched. Since moving back to Maryland I drive by our spots and remember what the world has lost, the most beautiful human being to grace this earth, truly.

Bekki

Bekki Popov

January 15, 2005

i got on the job a few months after this tradegy took place. and every time i put on the uniform, i think about you. i never met you, but i feel like i know you. your memory is strong, and noone in this agency will ever forget what u stand for, or your contribution..

January 3, 2005

Hakim,
Sometimes it seems like only yesterday that you and the rest of the "youngsters" at D-5 (Pommerehn, Dula, Buchanan, Adamchick, Jarboe, Delgado, and even Hodge) were running rampant in the streets of D.C. Hard to believe it's been almost two years. You'd be proud of them. Pommerehn finally made his big case out in Maryland (you know, the one everyone told him was not out there). Ran across your funeral pictures the other day and brought back so many memories. I am down at Fletc now training future USPP classes. Needless to say, your name is mentioned to every class. Rest in Peace my brother.

Sergeant Bryan Feeney
U.S. Park Police

June 29, 2004

Hakim,

It's amazing how you can spend such a short period of time knowing someone and yet somehow they change the course and outlook of your life forever. I miss you more than words can say. You have left an imprint on the hearts of many.

May 5, 2004

Hakim,

I just stopped in to check up on you! I speak with your sister, Nikki and EJ all the time. EJ looks more and more like you every day, you'd be amazed. He's a awesome little boy. We will make sure he knows you. Keep watch over us.

April 14, 2004

Hakim, Hakim, Hakim........
Where do I start....

It’s been about a year and a half since you left us, but it seems like just the other day that you, me, Drew, Warren and Coop were throwing the rock at the Ft. Myer Gym. Or when we were watching Batman in your room, with Gio yelling at me to stop spilling Taco Bell on the floor. Those were the days... The legend of "Hakim the Dream" will live on. But damn do I miss that smooth, confident, sarcastic smirk.

They say that time heals all wounds, but it’s been a year and a half and I still cry at the thought of, Back in the day with Hakim.

I'm so sorry you’re gone. This world is definitely a worse place without you. I miss you more than anyone could understand. You are my brother. Watch over us.
"Remember, there is always two".


Mike

April 5, 2004

Happy 30th Birthday Hakim. I'm sure you are partying somewhere.

Anonymous

March 8, 2004

I will forever miss you. I have never had a friend like you before and I never will again. Thanks for sharing a piece of your life with me.

Mel

March 2, 2004

You paid the ultimate price. You will not be forgotten!

US Park Ranger Brian Fields
USNPS Law Enforcement

February 19, 2004

There is not a minute of a day that goes by when I dont think of Hakim. He was the best brother and friend that a girl could ever have. There was no one else in the world like him. I was extremely proud of him for the work he did and the way he carried himself throught life; but most important I am proud to say the he is (was) my big brother and I'll love him for the rest of my life.

Eshe Farthing

January 31, 2004

Hakim, You have not been gone for very long and seems like you were just in the hallways. I didn't know you well at all but I want you to know, your name is still living on with us. Just the other day I heard your name being spoken. You are in my prayers during this holiday season as well as your family. Keep watch over us.

A Friend

Anonymous

December 13, 2003

It has been a year and a half since your loss. You are gone from us but never forgotten. We expect danger from our enemies but to lose you to a stupid decision of a person to drink and drive makes your loss even more tragic. Your loss will live on in the hearts of new officers. This I will promise. May Almighty God hold you and your family in His love.

Anonymous

December 11, 2003

It's Nov 19, 2003. I just stopped by to look in on you and reread the thoughts others have of you. We all miss you and we're helping with EJ. You'd be proud! He seems to have your nature. Look in on you soon. Keep heaven safe.

Anonymous

November 19, 2003

It is because of officers like you that I enjoy arresting drunk drivers.

Rest In Peace, My Brother

September 28, 2003

Hakim,

It has been a year since you left us, Heaven bound.
You taught me the meaning of friendship. You left an imprint on my heart. You gave me permission to be me, and never allowed for negativity. I will forever miss your laughter, wit and candor. You lived your life with integrity. God blessed us all with your presence. We should have known you couldn't stay long, for Heaven was in need of an Angel.

Anonymous

August 28, 2003

We lost another man in blue that night and that we nor any one else will ever forget.

Explorer Chris Chappell
United States Park Police

Hakim, I was proud of you as a little boy. I was proud of you as a young man. The pride that I have derived fromyou as a man and as a police officer is greater than I could ever put into words. I am your brother in law enforcement but first and foremost I am your uncle and I will love you and keep your memory alive all the days of my life. Your father and I have leaned on each other to get through this difficult time. We have both drawn from the strength we saw in you. Take care of Grandmommy. We know that you went ahead to arrange for her arrival. Thank you for being a part of our family. I love you and I miss you. You are my HERO!

Uncle Joseph

Corporal Joseph B. Farthing
Pa. State Police

Another officer has fallen but not in vain. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Farthing. May you find strength in your heart and may the Lord comfort you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch is over.

US Park Ranger
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

Hakim,

You were more than a friend to me. You were like a brother. You always wanted what was best for me, even when I did not see it. Thank you for looking out for me in your special way. I wish that we would have stayed in closer contact over the last couple years. Know that you were often in my thoughts. You will truly be missed, but I know that you have gone on to a better place. I hope to see you again one day.

KSJ

I've only had brief encounters with you and you made me feel good to be on your side. You treated me not as a rookie, but as a true Officer. You will always be remembered as a true Officer in my heart.

Officer J. Holligan
United States Park Police

I', sorry for your loss. Officer Farthing will always be in my prayers.
8/30/02

Officer Matthew Kelly
Haverford Twp Police Dept. PA

To the friends and family of Officer Farthing.....the world has lost a great hero. Yet another brother has been lost....another angel in blue we have gained in heaven....the grief you feel is felt by all of your law enforcement family. Rest in peace brother, for you will never be forgotten.
God Bless.

PO1 Kari Widup
Montgomery County Police, MD

Although I did not know you, I felt you everyday.
I felt you at various times throughout my 5 years of service with our agency when courage needed to be summoned to do our job. Hakim, because of you, Ray, Ricardo...I will always be proud to have served in our Department. We all ask you to watch over us and instill in us that courage which you demonstrated on the night you were taken from us.
God Bless you and your family.

George Parker, TSA

George Parker
Former USPP SWAT