Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Wednesday, October 22, 1913
Reflections for Officer William Charles Farquhar
Officer Farquhar,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 22, 2023
Rest in peace Officer Farquhar.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 22, 2019
Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
January 17, 2013
Rest in Peace, Officer Farquhar. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 5, 2012
Though you never held your grand-children in your arms, your grand-children and great-grand-children have held you in their hearts!
Through printed words and photographs we have come to know of your love of family and civic duty to your community and your country.
We love you and thank you.
Anonymous
July 31, 2010
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Evil was, is, and will be a part of life just as goodness such as yours will also be present.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Anonymous
October 22, 2009
Officer William Charles Farquhar,
The circumstances of your death are indeed among the most unusual, but indeed you died in the process of protecting the public. This alone makes you a valid hero. Each of us that wears a badge begins his shift not knowing what awaits him as he serves the public. I trust that you have maintained your post near the gates of Eternity and share in the welcoming of other heros.
As a retired state trooper (who has dealth with a few rabid animals in his day) I can appreciate the risks involved in what appears to be a routine assignment.
I am also a former DC Metropolitan police officer (1966-1970) and feel honored to render you a final salute.
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
August 2, 2008
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Van Den Berghe
NH
October 19, 2007
"My Brother"
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.
He was a cop.
Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.
He was a cop.
Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.
Rest easy Brother, we have the watch...
I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8
You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrafice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!
Officer
MPDC
April 4, 2007
Great Grandfather;
Thank you for your dedication to duty and your family. You will be happy to know that your grandson Frank was a also a great father who passed away on 11/08/2006 at the age of 83. Rest in Peace, great grandfather.
Gerald B. Farquhar
Great Grandson
November 27, 2006
Officer Farquhar,
It has taken over 96 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of the District of Columbia.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
November 2, 2005
Officer Farquhar, thank you for your service, RIP you are not forgotten.
Pecos police Department
Pecos, Texas.
November 1, 2005
OFFICER FARQUHAR THANKS FOR YOUR TOUR OD DUTY.REST IN PEACE.
GILBERT DANIEL
November 1, 2005
God bless you
Bob Steinat
November 1, 2005
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