Memories of Glen Pettit

Classmate recalls his selflessness

I went to Connetquot High School with Glen and also worked with him at News 12 Long Island. Glen was a talented videographer with an energy level that I could never match. He always had a smile on his face, a quick-witted joke to tell or a wise-crack that would break any tension that may have been evident. Being a cop was something Glen was most proud of. I remember running into him at Penn Station and he walked my husband and I to the subway, pointed us in the right direction, and left us laughing with some kind of funny anecdote that only Glen could share.

The last time I saw Glen was at a the Senior PGA event at North Hills Golf Course. It was a hot and sunny day and Glen was concerned because I was starting to get sunburn. Me being the stubborn Italian told him that his sensitive Irish skin and balding head should be more his concern that my sun-kissed face. We both laughed and said our good-byes. That is a memory I will never forget because it was quintessential Glen, always worrying about others, never concerned about himself. Having the fortune to be friends with his family, I know his memory is alive and well through a Memorial Golf Outing and the great stories that live on for his nieces and nephews to enjoy.

Kristina Inserillo, Patchogue

Schoolmate: He grew into a 'great guy'

I went to school with Glen. I remember Glen as a kid, being a volunteer for Lakeland Fire Department. He was very dedicated to the fire department. He was always running off for one emergency or another. He had great pride, and great stories.

I later saw Glen as an adult, at our Connetquot High School 10th year reunion, which was in 2000. I remember talking with Glen, about life.

He seemed to be right where he belonged in life. He was happy. He grew into a great guy.

Dale Smith