Officer Down Memorial Page

Glens family and mine grew up a few houses away from each other so I can say I knew Glen from when he was a little kid I hang out with his older brother Tommy and I can remember being in front of his house on a summer night he always wanted to be outside with all of us even though he was much younger than us. He was always a good kid and grew into a great man.When he was taken on that day like all the others it changed the world as we all knew it.I will always remember him and his family.
R.I.P
old friend
Rich Meyer

Richard Meyer
old friend
September 11, 2011

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS... YOU ARE A HERO!!!

Ret. PO
NYPD
May 5, 2011

I worked at Sayville Middle School and Tara, Glenn's sister was a teacher there. I came to know Tara and my children had met Glenn and spoke of his kindness. After his loss on 9/11 I purchased a memorial T-shirt with his police badge. I also had the honor of attending his memorial service in Ronkonkoma. His memory lingers on as I show his prayer card and wear his shirt when our school remembers what we call "First Responders Day". I tell of his sacrifice and we often discuss what being a "hero" is. Needless to say they are fasinated and in awe of Glenn. I wanted to let his family know that his dedication to his job and the ultimate sacrifice continue to "make a difference" even all the way down here in Cypress, Texas. His memory and legacy will continue as long as I teach school and discuss freedom and the price some, like Glenn, are willing to pay. God Bless his family and friends today and everyday!
Stephanie Pendola
4th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies teacher
Lamkin Elementary School
Cypress, Texas

Stephanie Pendola
Teacher/Lamkin Elementary School Cypress Texas
September 11, 2010

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless you and God bless America.

Miranda
September 11, 2009

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 11, 2009

I am forever in debt to the 23-37 and the 343. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. You are a true hero, Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy and Firefighter
Glades County, Florida
September 11, 2009

Officer Pettit,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and all the other LEOs who died that day for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
September 11, 2009

Glenn
Eight years since you made the ultimate sacrifice. Your heroic actions are not forgotten.

I fondly recalling your service to the NYPD Gaelic Football Club by video taping our matches against the FDNY.

DETECTIVE PATRICK J. DONOHUE
NYPD
September 11, 2009

The anniversary of 9/11 is coming up in a few days as you well know. I just wanted you to know that you have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace...

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
September 8, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. May God bless and keep them.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR HELPIPNG PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 12, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Police Officer Pettit and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
January 12, 2009

I knew Glen in highschool and only found out today about his death. I cried when I read the article in todays paper about his mother and families efforts to remember him. But I smile when I think of all the fun I had with him. Thank you for your bravery.

nicolle j
friend
September 11, 2008

Thank you! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

POLICE OFFICER
ORLANDO PD
July 6, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 3, 2008

I discovered a $20 dollar bill with this officer's information on it, and the words "Never Forget". I scanned it and posted it on flicker:

Can't post the link, but check the flickr tags: for NYC, WTC, Memorial, and Police Officer.

I thought who ever created this living memorial should know that it found its way to sunny Central California, and that some of us never *will* forget.

K. McClure
n/a
October 6, 2007

Thank you, Ofc. Glen Pettit, for your dedication to God, your family and. ultimately, your country.

Your sacrifice was not in vain, and you will never be forgotten.

God speed and God bless. Rest in peace, Ofc. Pettit.

God Bless America.

LRVirgil, Civilian
Texas - Law Enforcement Supporter
September 30, 2007

You are not and will never be forgotten. You and the other brothers we lost that day are HEROES and will be remembered forever! Rest high on the streets of Heaven!

Deputy Brant Pewitt
Williamson Co. Sheriff's Dept TN.
September 11, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice and all the lives you saved that day. It takes a brave officer to go into a burning building. Rest in peace.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
September 11, 2007

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Jutta Bret'l, Germany
September 11, 2007

We all miss you!

January 24, 2007

Dear Glen:
What can I say that has not been said already? Perhaps there is one thing: as a brother officer, I can say that although you gave your life, so many others were saved as a direct result of your bravery, and that of the others. Most people today, don't know, or don't care to know, what we the police are made of. They only know to dial "911", and get service.
But the manner in which you conducted yourself that horrible day, has opened some eyes. I don't know many people who would willingly run into a collapsing building and try to rescue others, but you did. The terrorists may have taken you from us, but in doing so, they have also immortalized you and all are other fellow officers who gave all that day.
If one were to use a dictionary and look up the word, "hero", it would, someday, cite police officers and/or firefighters as an example. But let there be no mistake: YOU are a hero, in every sense of the word. And because of your sacrifice, you have helped to raise the bar of law enforcement officers.
My reflection to you, Glen, is the keeping of the promise I made to you and all the rest...that I will write a reflection to each of you, and NEVER allow people to forget the sacrifice you so willingly made.
At this time of year, I am certain that your family is hurting more than any other time of the year. My Christmas wish for them, and all the families of officers who die every day, is that they feel the love and warmth, the respect and the gratitude of all of us, who so proudly carry on in your name and spirit. Although our thin blue line grew a little thinner, the line has held. Rest in peace with our Father, we have the watch. Until we meet someday, in a better place, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did. God bless you, your family, and God bless America. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida
November 29, 2006

Glen, I was in your sister company in the academy, no words can describe what the loss of you and the other 22 officers from "the job" had on us all. I think about you and the other 22 MOS every year. rest in peace bro.

PO Robert Miller #22771 NYPD

PO Robert Miller NYPD PSA-1
former NYPD current Peoria AZ PO
October 21, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Glen Pettit and his fellow officers with the New York City Police Department and most especially to Glen:

Mere words seem insignificant to honor your heroism and courage which will never be forgotten. On this the fifth anniversary month of the tragic devastation wreaked upon our nation, those brave men and women who lost their lives safeguarding others are remembered and revered.

May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect and gratitude for the distinquished service Glen gave to his community and country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 11, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg Police Department, CA; eow 4/24/05

September 28, 2006

a hero lives forever.....

September 12, 2006

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Nicole Burdette
Wife of Deputy Alex Burdette EOW 3-12-05
September 11, 2006