Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences to the Wertz family and friends and the RPD. It sickens me to know the brave lose their life for the cowardly. My brother was a friend of yours growing up in Reading when the streets weren't mean. May you rest in peace and may your family find comfort in the knowledge that you died a true hero. God bless you.

A Saddened Citizen

August 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Scott and his brothers and sisters in uniform. Keep Scott's spirit alive as deep as it was reflected these past few days. To the City of Reading, remember this hero at the field where his spirit thrilled so many people. Re-Name Angelica Park to The Scott A. Wertz mMemorial Park, so that his children can not only remember a great father, hero in uniform, but also a true sportsman.

john mccormack

August 9, 2006

To the Reading Police Department and the Wertz family I extend my deep condolences in this tragic time! God bless your department! Rest In Peace Brother!

PO Barron
NYPD 67 PCT.

August 9, 2006

To the family of Officer Wertz, we thank you for giving him the support he needed during those years of service. We stand together, strong, and proud of his accomplishments. Sending our deepest sympathies to your biological family, and to your family in BLUE.

The men and women of the Rochester NY Police Department

Rochester Police NY
RPD, NY

August 9, 2006

I would like to thank God for Scott's help in an attempt to keep the street where I live and work safe. Without men like Scott, I don't think I could go outside, day or night. Thanks to Scott and his brothers in arms, we are able to enjoy another day's breath...I feel extreme pain and sorrow for his family, but know that they can certainly revere his name and be proud of all he accomplished for them and for the City and citizens of Reading. I salute you, Scott.

Marianne Davis
Resident in area of shooting

August 9, 2006

When your are sad........ I will dry your tears.
When you are scared.......I will comfort your fears.
When you are worried......I will give you hope.
When you are confused.....I will help you cope.
And when you are lost.....and can't see the light.
I shall be your beacon....Shining ever so bright.
This is my oath...........I pledge till the end.
Why you may ask?..........because you're my friend.
Signed:GOD

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Mildred Estrada
Reading Housing Authority

August 9, 2006

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

August 9, 2006

I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! IT IS REALLY A SAD THING WHEN WE SERVE OUR COUNTRY/STATE/CITY/OR COUNTY AND SUCH A HORRIBLE RESULT COMES OF IT. I CAN NOT SAY THAT I KNEW SCOTT, BUT I HAVE HEARD MUCH ABOUT HIM. MY HEART AND THOUGHTS ARE OF YOU MRS. WERTZ AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TRYING TIME. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SSG YOUNG

SSG TAMI YOUNG
US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

August 9, 2006

Please know that your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Anytime we hear of something like this happening it just breaks our hearts that another family has to go through the unthinkable. I don't think anyone at times like this knows the right things to say or do for you because all you want is for them to come home. Try to stay strong for one another and know that your husband and father will always be in your heart. That is something that can never be taken from you. God Bless you and your family.

The Shertzer Family
Family of Chief Douglas A Shertzer Senior EOW 5/11/2004

August 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Officers of the Reading Police Dept. and the family of Officer Wertz.

Delaware County Memorial Hospital EMS
Upper Darby Twp. Pa.

August 9, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Wertz.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

August 9, 2006

Being the daughter and niece of police officers I have a special place in my heart for them. I am deeply saddened at the untimely death of Officer Wertz.
I thank him and all the law enforcement men and women who do their job every day to protect us.
My family and I send our deepest sympathy to Officer Wertz's wife, sons and all his family.
God bless them and may his soul rest in peace.

August 9, 2006

To the wertz family,
We just wanted to express are deepest sympathy over the loss of Scott. He played softball with Terry for many years. Our oldest son remembers growing up going to softball games and sharing his snack he bought with Scott. Scott was such a caring and giving person. His passing will leave a giant void that nobody will ever be able to fill. Are hearts are sad, but our memories of Scott are happy. We will keep your family in our hearts and in our prayers. Get strength in knowing that you are not alone. God bless and keep you strong. The Millisock Family of Shillington

The Terry Millisock Family
Friend from softball

August 9, 2006

NO WORDS WERE EVER SPOKEN....
NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE ....
YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT...
AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY....

MARIA
FRIEND

August 9, 2006

Dear Wertz Family
i am sorry about you loss of Scott. our prays are with you all. when i got a call from officer Barios do put together a video with pictures i was Honored that the RPD rememered the one i did for my grandfather almost 4 years ago when he passed while on the force and honored to put it together for Scott. the fact that he placed his life on the line every day to keep peace in the city is an honor and evey one who stand for good will remember him for his and your familys sacrafic. from our family to yours we pray for him and your family help ease the pain.

Ryan Matz
Grandson of a passed away Reading officer

August 9, 2006

SCOTTY, I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START. WE WERE FRIENDS FOR SO LONG. I JUST COULD NOT BELIEVE IT WHEN I READ WHAT HAPPENED ONLINE SUNDAY MORNING AND TO FIND OUT AFTER THE P.M.PRESS CONFERENCE THAT IT WAS YOU WAS DEVASTATING. YOU HAD IT ALL MY FRIEND. THE TIMES WE HAD INSIDE THE PRISON AND OUTSIDE WERE SO MEMORABLE. YOU TOOK WHAT WAS FOR ME A HORRIBLE JOB FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND MADE IT MORE TOLERABLE IN THE TIME YOU WERE THERE AND I THANK GOD FOR THAT TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOU. FROM THE SOFTBALL FIELDS TO THE CLUBS, EVERYONES LIVES YOU TOUCHED LOVED YOU IMMEDIATELY. YOU ARE PROBABLY HAVING GOD LAUGHING AS THIS IS BEING WRITTEN. YOU ARE THE GREATEST AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN WHERE THERE IS ETERNAL LIFE AND NO PAIN OR SUFFERING FOREVER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY MY FRIEND, LIKE I KNOW HE IS BLESSING AND WATCHING OVER YOU. JEFF SCHAPPELL

JEFF SCHAPPELL
BERKS COUNTY PRISON (RETIRED)

August 9, 2006

although i didnt know you or your family my children are members of the p.a.l in which your were always active,i want to thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty to keep this city safe, my thoughts and prayers are with your wife and sons..god bless you all,you will be missed.

resident of the city of reading

August 9, 2006

Scott was one of the finest officers I have ever had the privilege of working with. His humor will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to his family in this terrible time.

M. Kissinger

August 9, 2006

To the Wertz family, I just wanted to leave my sincere condolences...such ashame to hear of an officer die on the streets, when all he is trying to do is keep the peace... My heart goes out to the wife who now has to weather the storm without her beloved, and to the children who will experience this time full of sorrow and disappointment but with the most love and encouragement your heart can stand...In all that you do know that The Lord will see you through this...you are not alone...God said that He would be with you even until the end...Know that your father, husband, friend , brother,and son loved you and that he did the work of a man who was concerned for other people....

God Bless You
and Heaven Smile Upon You

Stacey Smith
mother, daughter and citizen of Reading, PA

August 9, 2006

I WANT TO SEND ALL MY LOVE TO HIS FAMILY I KNEW SCOTTY FROM GETTING TICKETS FROM HIM BUT IS SO SAD WHAT READING IS TURNING INTO THIS GUY THAT TAKES CARE OF OUR STREETS SHOULD HAVE NEVER DIED THAT WAY WE NEED TO ALL GET ALONG AND TRY TO STOP THE VIOLENCE WHAT SCOTTY ONLY WANTED PRAYERS GO TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.YOU WILL BE MISSED

MARIA RODRIGUEZ

August 9, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

P/O David Kaltenbaugh-Jones
PPD

August 9, 2006

I hope officer scott wertz family goes on and they have a good life!

Alisa
my uncle knew you

August 9, 2006

To scott and his family,

I am 23 and moving to Albany, Ny in december to take a position with thier police department, and although i am not yet a certified police officer, i feel like i have already lost a brother in blue. Scott you gave the ultimate sacrifice to fulfill your duties on the job and no-one can ever you say did less. I did not know you personally but i know many other officers in Reading and not one could ever think of a moment where you werent pushing yourself too 110%. I can only hope that my future fellow officers put the same dedication into protecting others and the law as you did, I would be honored to work with someone of your stature.
To scott's family,
I can only imagine what you may be going through right now. I myself am affected by this tragedy. My best wishes go out to his wife and two sons, Know that while we lost a great father, friend, and officer, heaven as gained a angel and scott is watching over all of us now.

Jeremy Hurwitz

Jeremy Hurwitz
Albany, NY Police Department Recruit

August 9, 2006

Dear Officer Wertz,
Dear Wertz Family,
I did not know officer Wertz but am very sad that something this horrible can happen in our community (I live in Allentown- not far away at all).
There is nothing I can say to ease your broken hearts but I can assure you that not only are all your neighbors outraged, angry, and scared of the evil that's out there, but we are terribly sad as well. To see someone who was working to protect us taken away so heartlessly, quickly, and senselessly affects us deeply. By the grace of God, somehow change will come about as a result of Officer Wertz's service and his tragic death.
God bless you Mrs Wertz and sons. Your husband/father was/is a hero.

Susan C.
citizen

August 9, 2006

To the Wertz family:

My heart and prayers go out to you. My husband lost his step father in 2004 in an on duty motorcycle accident. We lost a father, a husband, a father in law and a pop-pop. I am a teacher in the city of Reading and I have great faith in our law enforcement. I am sure that Scott was a wonderful man and loved what he did for our city. May peace be with you in this tragic time.

The Donnelly, Diffenderfer, and Shertzer families
Lititz, Pa.

Kristine Donnelly

August 9, 2006