Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you for your bravery and service to all those around you. You will never be forgotten. You will always be a hero

Officer C. Walker
Plano PD, Texas

August 7, 2006

Scotty, Aka..Big daddy...we'll miss you man...You have been A good father ,husband ,friend a good competitor on the softball field as well as a great Police officer..you gave your all in everything you did ..I'm glad I had the opportunity to know you for the last 30 years and was lucky to work side by side wth you at BCP and on the street as well as on the softball field ..I'll never forget you and all the good times ..your friend Donny

Donny E. Marks
Reading Fire Dept

August 7, 2006

Although we had not spent time together lately I will always think of you as a dear friend of mine. May god bless your family and other friends You will be missed by all.

Ron Cucinotta
Friend

August 7, 2006

Off. Wertz...thank you for your selfless service. The rest of us will continue our work and remember your dedication. May God bless you and your family.

P/O
Cleveland, OH

August 7, 2006

Dear Mrs. Wertz,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and your boys loss. I am also going through the same situation as you are. My husband was shot and killed in the line of duty almost 2 months ago. I have two boys Alexander and Bryson, ages 9 and 6. Today is August 7, 2006 and I revisted the Fallen Heros site, which I did not even know existed before the death of Octavio. My heart hurts for you and your boys. For his coworkers and partner. I will be praying for your family, especialy you and your boys. Whenever you are ready to read these messages know that my family is thinking about you and will continue to pray for you. Feel free to email me and make contact with me if you would like when you ever you may be ready. I will write again. Take care and God help you through this tragic time. With deepest sympathy, Gloria Gonzalez

Gloria Gonzalez
Wife of Octavio Gonzalez EOW 6-16-06

August 7, 2006

You are a true hero to us all because of the your actions and ultimate sacrifice. You are not forgotten and you are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 7, 2006

Officer Wertz, you are a true Warrior, and you have made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you, your family, and the members of the Reading Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delaware County, PA)

August 7, 2006

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and miss Officer Wertz.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

August 7, 2006

Officer Wertz, you are a true Warrior, and you have made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you, your family, and the members of the Reading Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delaware County, PA)

August 7, 2006

My deepest simpathy to the family and friends of Officer Wertz. May God bless you and give you strength through this terrible time.

Rest in peace Brother.

John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Sgt. Edward Bachert
Allentown Police Department

August 7, 2006

To Our Brothers and Sisters of RPD, Family and Friends of Officer Wertz my thoughts and prayers go out to you on this day. As I sit her thinking of what to write I came across this and would like to share it with you all:

The badge shines bright
On the shirt of blue.
It takes a strong soul to wear it
A heart that's proud and true.

He says good night to his family
before he walks out the door.
He must go watch the streets,
Yet he does so much more.

In his car, when the call comes,
The lights are flashing blue and red.
He would never hurt his children,
He can't believe what was just said.

With his partner awaiting,
He has to be there, he must answer the call!
The wife is frantic,
"Put the gun down," but the man won't withdraw.

Shots are fired, his partner is hit in the arm,
One more flash is seen, someone must fall.
His partner is there, and so is the man,
and on the ground He lies, giving his all.

He says goodbye to his family,
With the pain in his chest.
The lights are flashing, blue and red,
As he begins his final rest.

Leaving a wife and two children,
Is the hardest thing He would ever do,
How will they live,
What are they going to go through?

Will His children grow old,
will His wife move on?
Will they know how much He loved them,
Now that He is gone?

He was only doing His job,
Trying to help who He could.
It was never known hard it was to be a Cop,
But now His family understood.

On three cheeks, three tears shine bright,
Like rain from a cloud,
It takes three strong souls to shed them,
Saying goodbye from hearts that will always be proud.

Fred Massa Special Operations Division
Schuylkill Valley EMS

August 7, 2006

Thank You for your service Sir. God Bless you and your family. R.I.P. Never Forgotten!!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Polioce Department

August 7, 2006

Never forgotten by your brother and sister officers! Thanks for your dedicated service and walk with God!!

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

August 7, 2006

Words simply cannot explain the pain we are all feeling. It is so hard to believe we will never be in eachother's company again. Matt and I will be there for the boys and Tricia.

Brooke Mish
Wife of PO Matthew Mish

August 7, 2006

God Bless the Wertz family during this most difficult time, give them strength. You will never be forgotten my brother.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla

August 7, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Wertz. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

August 7, 2006

Rest in peace brother and thank you for doing a job that most couldn't. May God be with you and your family at this time.

Police Officer Rhonda Richeson
Dallas Police Department

August 7, 2006

I have been married to this 'job' as well for 35 years. My husband and I have been best friends for 40 years. Words do not adequately express the sorrow and sympathy I feel for this widow and her family. Nine years or nine minutes on the job is irrelevant.
The thing I have learned is that police work is not just a 'job' but a calling. Scott has been called home. Rest in Peace, dear one and Peace be with those remaining on this side of the pain.

Wife of a cop
FOP

August 7, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Officer Wertz, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

August 7, 2006

Rest in Peace Officer Wertz. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Thoughts & prayers are with you.

Constable Larry Trojanowski
Pennsylvania State Constables

August 7, 2006

My Deepest Condolences to the Wertz Family and the Reading Police Department ... you will be in my prayers.

Detective Joseph R. Steenson (Ret)
Derry Township Police, Hershey, Pa

August 7, 2006

Officer Wertz..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

August 7, 2006

May you rest in eternal peace and may your family know that you died a hero.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

August 7, 2006

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Scott Wertz.

Deputy
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2006

Our deepest condolences goes to the family of Officer Wertz and the Reading Police Dept. Rest in peace, god bless.

Officer Bill Battista
Narberth PD (PA)

August 7, 2006