Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"

The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those
of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep..
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with your family in this time of need.
Our heart and prayers are with you

Mrs. Christina Hackney & kids
friend

August 7, 2006

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to your Family, Friends, and all the entire Reading Police Dept. family. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Mayor Roy C Del Rosario
Borough of Hamburg

August 7, 2006

From all the brothers and sisters of FOP Lodge #46 and of Troop R; God Bless and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the Reading Police Department, Rest easy Brother!

Cpl. James A. SEAMON
Pa. State Police Troop R Dunmore

August 7, 2006

To the family, friends and sibling officers of Officer Wertz, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you at the time of such grave occurence. May God be with all of you! There is no question of the integrity of your fallen hero's commitment to making life a little better for those whom he served. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

August 7, 2006

To a cousin who gave his all to protect the people of Reading,Pa, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this tough time that we have experienced.

James Musselman
Cousin

August 7, 2006

To Scott,

We will never forget that you gave your life to make this world a safer place. Now you can rest in peace in a much better place where there is no crime. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Agent Lydia Miller Retired
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Former Berks County Detective

Agent Lydia Miller Retired
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

August 7, 2006

Scott Wertz,
I will never forget the good times with you and Trish. softball,vacations,hanging on the deck on Fredrick Blvd. Greenbelt Md (you and the guys dancing and singing to Frankie ending up laying on the dance floor) the list can go on and on. You had so much life in you, you made us laugh and cry. You took pride in everying you did. We will miss you. Trish, we are here for you.

Lisa Leisey

August 7, 2006

We once again have lost a part of the brotherhood of law enforcement. These times are difficult and the family and department has a long road of recovery ahead of them. The staff of Cops Evangelist Ministries would like you to know that we are and will continue to pray for you in this time of sorrow. Remember that God will not give you more then you can handle. Philippians 4:13 says…I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.

Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe taylor (Former FL LEO)

August 7, 2006

thank you for all you have done. it is greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. rest in peace

August 7, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 7, 2006

Scotty,
Rest In Peace my friend,we all miss you..

JL
FRIEND

August 7, 2006

Words cannot desribe the sadness that we all feel for losing another great officer. My thoughts and prayers are with Scott's family, friends and all the members of the police department. Scott I know you will watch over your family from above. May your brave soul rest in peace.

April Santiago
Wife of PO Hector Santiago

August 7, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

August 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Wertz's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff A.V. Carpenter. We are all family in law enforcement and we all hurt when a family member goes down. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice-President of Alabama COPS

August 7, 2006

SCOTT, AFTER HEARING ABOUT YOUR DEATH, THE LAST FEW
DAYS HAVE BEEN UNBEARABLE AT TIMES. HOWEVER,
THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD IN AND OUTSIDE THE PRISON
WALLS WILL ALWAYS REMAIN, ALONG WITH OUR
FRIENDSHIP. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..

SLINGER, BADGE #488

former Sgt.Rick Genslinger
BERKS COUNTY PRISON

August 7, 2006

May God hold in his arm's and guide through the gates of heaven Scot and may he comfort your family!!

We'll take from here our Brother.

Your Brother and Sisters of the Palm Beach COunty Sheriff's Dept. Florida

PBSO
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept.

August 7, 2006

On behalf of the Michigan State Police, our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Wertz and his family. Rest in peace, your Michigan brothers in blue will never forget you.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

August 7, 2006

To the Wertz fanily, I can't begin to imagine what pain you're going through right now, but please take comfort in knowing that there are so many people praying for you and your family. Your husband is a true hero. May God Bless You and Your Family.

Jean Lorah
Wyomissing, PA

August 7, 2006

You are in God's hands now. Rest in peace brother

Patrolman R Fincher
KCKPD

August 7, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

August 7, 2006

Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed but never forgotten! My condolences to Officer Wertz family. God Bless You!

C/O Jason Reichart
Berks County Prison

August 7, 2006

My condolences to the Wertz famiy, fellow officers, and friends.

John C. Poko
Reading Police Academy - Class 97-1

August 7, 2006

God bless Officer Wertz, his family, and his police brothers. My prayers and sympathies are with you all. May he never be forgotten and may he rest in peace.

M. Kriner, Probation Officer
Northumberland Co. Probation/Parole

August 7, 2006

On behalf of the Spring Twp. police department we would like to offer our prayers to the family and co-workers of officer Wertz. I have had the privelage of meeting numerous officers with the Reading police department and know the kind of dedication and devotion the bring to the job. We are saddened to see a hero taken in such a cowardly fashion and pray that God will help all of us with healing.

Rest in Peace Brother.... We will carry on the fight!!!!!

Patrol Officer
Spring Twp Police Dept. (Centre County, PA)

August 7, 2006

I will never forget all the games we umpired together as well as played ! You were a true Friend /teammate/partner.
Better yet you were an outstanding husband and Father!I will forever miss you!

Andy Stoudt
friend

August 7, 2006