Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mr. Pettit was, is, and always will be my grandfather. I am the son of Shirley Pettit AKA Shirley Van Heste, AKA Shirley Burgess, and grandson of Ann Pettit. My ma let us know what happened to him on that day of the fire. I would have like to have known him before his passing but God had a different plan. I served 28 years in the Air Force protecting my country and I would like to think that he would be proud of me. Whenever I am in Saratoga Springs I visit my ma as well as his and my grandma's memorial. My lovely bride, Kris, surprised me one day by showing the wall memorial in Albany, NY, of fallen first responders and it made me very proud. Until we meet grandpa, RIP...Fred Van Heste.

Frederick E. Van Heste, SMSgt, USAF, Ret
First Grandson

February 23, 2024

Mr. Pettit was, is, and always will be my grandfather. I am the son of Shirley Pettit AKA Shirley Van Heste, AKA Shirley Burgess, and grandson of Ann Pettit. My ma let us know what happened to him on that day of the fire. I would have like to have known him before his passing but God had a different plan. I served 28 years in the Air Force protecting my country and I would like to think that he would be proud of me. Whenever I am in Saratoga Springs I visit my ma as well as his and my grandma's memorial. My lovely bride, Kris, surprised me one day by showing the wall memorial in Albany, NY, of fallen first responders and it made me very proud. Until we meet grandpa, RIP...Fred Van Heste.

SMSgt, USAF (Ret) Frederick E. Van Heste
First Grandson

February 20, 2024

Fred was my great uncle. Him and my grandfather where brothers. They where both Patrolmen for Saratoga. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

The Pettit Family.

Would like to meet Fred the 3rd

Ronald Pettit

December 19, 2019

Frederick E Pettit was my Grandfather. I never met him but i did know he was a dedicated officer. I miss that i never new the man.

Frederick Ernest Pettit III
Grandson

April 4, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 55th 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.

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

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

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

January 27, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 14, 2009

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

Robyn Wilkes

January 19, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 23, 2008

Rest in peace fellow LE Saratogian Say hi to Trooper Longobardo for us.

SSFL

September 29, 2006

You are not forgotten.

January 27, 2005