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Detective Russell C. Pettie

Arlington County Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, January 20, 1954

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Reflections for Detective Russell C. Pettie

Det. Pettie,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 20, 2024

Rest in peace Detective Pettie.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 19, 2024

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 24, 2016

Thank you Detective Pettie for your service and ultimate sacrifice in the protection of the citizens of Arlington County. May you always be fondly remembered. Rest In Peace.

ECT E49
Arlington County Police Department/Emergency Communications Center

January 11, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 20, 2012

Det. Pettie,
On today, the 57th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arlington County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

January 20, 2011

May you continue to rest in eternal peace. You are not forgtten.

Corporal D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly, Va. Police Department

January 20, 2009

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 20, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 12, 2008

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 13, 2005

I honor you. We won't forget. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

June 19, 2004


On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Pettie family and the Arlington County Police Department.


Virginia State University Police Department

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