Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I did not have the honor of meeting Officer Wertz, I need to express my sympathy to his family. His life, undoubtedly, touched many and in his ultimate sacrifice I find my life personally touched. My heart feels heavy for his fellow officers, friends, and family members who are grieving today and for many days to come. With the utmost respect,I thank the entire Berks County police force for their committment, their bravery, and dedication to the citizens of this county.

Jill Glose
no relationship

August 9, 2006

I just want to say that I am praying extra hard for Scott's wife and children. This is a true tragedy when those fighting to protect us are gunned down and killed.

karen
citizen

August 9, 2006

Scotty, Well he was a really good friend to all of us on the 200 block of Carpenter Street. We all had a ball every summer playing baskest ball very chance he got when he was not working and not helping his grandparents out. I watched him go from car to car exp: camaro gt 5.0 to the eclipse and the famous licencse plate MACDADDY which was true before he meet his wife. Well you will be very missed. Our Hert goes out to Mrs. Wertz!!!

Missy 200 Carpenter Street
friend

August 9, 2006

i met officer wertz a few times when i was a crossing guard for the city of reading he was an excellent officer and the city was lucky to have him as part of the police force because they knew that he was there to protect and serve our city,he will be missed,god bless his family.

August 9, 2006

TO THE WERTZ FAMILY
GOD BLESS YOU-MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU- I WORKED WITH SCOTTIE AT THE PRISON, HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL--REST IN PEACE SCOTTIE

SKIP ULRICH
CO BERKS COUNTY PRISON

August 9, 2006

Officer Wertz,

I did not know you or your family yet when I sit here and read all of the wonderful messages left for you and your family, it makes me feel as if I did know you. In every picture that I have seen of you on the news, you had a smile on your face. A close friend of mine knew you well, before you became an officer and his heart is breaking now. You were an amazing man who went above and beyond the call of duty to protect the citizens of Reading, PA and THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I have no doubt that your boys will grow up knowing their father was a hero who touched so many, many lives in his passing. God bless you and your entire family-you will all be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come.

Stefanie

Stefanie

August 9, 2006

Scotty, It's so hard to realize that the time we spent together in court last week was the last time that I would see that smile of yours and experience your quick wit and sense of humor. But those are the things that I will always remember about you. I will never forget the example you set on what it means to be not only an excellent police officer but just an amazing person. I never saw you give less than 100% in anything you did. Thank you for your service, your guidance and your friendship.

To the Wertz family, words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you at this time. Just know that all of Scott's brothers and sisters in law enforcement always be there for you, no matter what.

Scotty, I know that you and Mike will look down on us and protect us all as we carry on. I will miss you and always remember you until the day that we meet again.

Officer Richard A. Tornielli #610
Reading Police Department

August 9, 2006

Remember to tell the people you love that you love them,nobody knows what tommorow will bring. My deepest sympathy,thoughts,and prayers go out to the Wertz Family and the Reading PD. May God watch over you and keep you safe.

Erica

August 8, 2006

Just wanted to express my condolences of this man officer wertz who had served our city to protect our ppl in this city he will be honored and kept in my prayers and will always be remembered as a loyal man to our society

margarita santana
citizen

August 8, 2006

The officers B platoon of the Baltimore Police Department's SWAT team wish to offer their sincere condolences to the family of Officer Wertz. Dustin is a valued member of our unit (A plt), we will be there to support Dustin as we mourn the loss of his beloved family member, Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz.

Officer Charles Thompson
Baltimore Police Department

August 8, 2006

Our thought and prayers are with the Wertz family and co-workers.Rest in Peace Scott.

Det.Mickey McMahon
NYPD Auto Crime

August 8, 2006

I was your boys' playground leader for the past few summers. They are really great kids; the kind that make any father proud. Your wife and boys should know that this community is grieving with them, and will forever be there for them. As time passes, and the communal grief BEGINS to subside, the sacrifice you made will never be overlooked, never be trivialized, and NEVER be forgotten. God bless you.

C. Daubert

August 8, 2006

Words can never describe what a husband means to his Wife. He is our knight in shining armor for all the reasons only they share. He is that smile that you know is there at the end of a hard day. He is the stars that shine brightly in her eyes. For even though he is gone, those stars will never fade. For they shine ever brighter because he is now among them. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Having been where you are now only a short time ago, I hold dear to me all the precious moments we have shared, and I thank God for allowing me to share those moments with him.


For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you


You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me


I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

Deputy Ashley Koester
Widow of Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 2-09-05

August 8, 2006

From the people of Spring Township PA we lost a brave and wonderful resident. The city lost a wonderful officer and your family lost a great father and husband. God take care of your wife and boys. Rest in peace sir! Thanks for everything

Fire Fighter Jeremy Yeager
Township of Spring Fire Department

August 8, 2006

Scott, I'm honored and proud to have known you.

Wertz Family, No words can ever make this horrible situation any better, but know that you are not only in our prayers, but that Scott's brother and sisters from the Reading Police Department will always be there.

The Reading Police Department, you are by far some of the most courageous men and women, I've ever had to rely on, and work with. May god be with you all.

Former RPD Part-time Police Dispatcher and Armed Security Office in Jamestown Village.

Constable/Security Officer Mike Peters
PA State Constable - #471 Leesport

August 8, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Wertz. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice to protect the citizens of Reading. It breaks my heart to see what has become of the area where I grew up. My heart goes out to his family, friends and coworkers. Stay strong and continue to be there for each other. God bless.

Det. Brian Schaeffer
Ft. Lauderdale Police Dept.

August 8, 2006

TO THE WERTZ FAMILY.... WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ONE OF READINGS POLICE MAKING OUR CITY BETTER... HOW SAD TO SEE THAT ANOTHER OFFICER HAS FALLEN.... GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

August 8, 2006

I dont know officer Wertz personelly but I know many officers. He and his family live in my Township and I wish only the best to officer wertz's family and fellow officers. May god rest his soul and protect his family,friends and fellow officers

Fire Fighter EMT
Township of Spring FD

August 8, 2006

May God placed in loving arm around Officer's Wertz family and the Reading Police Department. We here in Texas know what your department is going through due to losing a friend and officer in June. God bless you, Brother in Blue.

Detective Rutilo Quezada
Smith Co Sheriff's Office Tyler, Tx

August 8, 2006

Scott, I just wanted to say Thank You for your service and dedication to the citizens of Reading and Berks County.
My prayers are with your wife and sons in their time of grieving.

George
A citizen of Berks County

August 8, 2006

Mrs. Wertz,

Although I do not know your family, I sincerely appreciate the protection and support that your husband and his fellow officers provide to the employees that work in the City of Reading. My prayers are with you and your children.

Michele Weber

August 8, 2006

Officer Wertz,
I met you three weeks ago in intake release at B.C.P. You were always spoke of so highly by our fellow C/O's who have worked with you. Meeting you was an honor. Thank you for all that you have given in our Law-Enforcment Community. God bless you, your family, and our fellow brothers and sisters.

C/O Doug Springer
Berks County Prison

August 8, 2006

Scott, may you rest in peace. Words cannot express the deep sorrow by those you leave behind. God bless your family and the brave officers of the Reading Police Department.

Sgt. Glenn Spotts
Berks County Prison

August 8, 2006

To your wife and boys my heart cries, but with your passing our resolve to carry on the fight grows. Your Brothers and Sisters here in Berks Co. will continue your watch and will take good care of your family, so rest now and let us finish the job you have so bravely started. We are praying for you and your family and are comforted going to work everyday knowing you will be watching over us...

#27
Berks-Lehigh Regional

August 8, 2006

A great officer, husband and father was lost, but his memory will go on. Mrs. Wertz and sons you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you Officer Wertz for all you did for the community.

Melissa Albright
sister to Officer MacDougal

August 8, 2006