Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of my department I send our condolences to the family of Officer Scott Wertz and the members of the Reading Police department.
It is in his memory that we continue.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

August 6, 2006

MY BROTHER IN BLUE, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS DURING THIER TIME OF MOURNING. MAY THEY FEEL GOD'S COMFORT AND LOVE DURING THESE TRYING TIMES. MY SPECIAL PRAYERS TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN. TO BE CALLED A HERO, YOU MUST BE ONE AND MY BROTHER, YOU ARE ONE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 6, 2006

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made to the city that I am proud to call my hometown. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the members of the Reading Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Wertz, we have the watch now.

Sergeant Robert L. Burkhart
Gulfport (Florida) Police Department

August 6, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Wertz - My husband and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your great loss. We're sorry that such a senseless act could cause so much grief and sorrow. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you strong in the knowledge that others are praying for you.
To Officer Wertz -thank you for your selfless commitment to the community of Reading.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God".

Officers Joseph and Theresa Stauffer
Manheim Borough PD and Penn Township PD

August 6, 2006

Officer Wertz, Thank you for your service to the people in Reading Pennsylvania. We know you made the ultimate sacrifice when you responded to the call for help. We do want you to know although we do not live in Pennsylvania now we did have Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles in Aliquippa. Knowing they were protected meant a lot. Our prayers are with your family and ask God to give them the comfort necessary to carry on.
Your christian Brother & Sister
The Mitchell's

Chief Master Sargeant James & Violet Mit
Parents of Deputy in Orlando, Fl.

August 6, 2006

Scott was a good man , we all loved him, you couldn,t help that,he was that kind of person. God bless you brother Wertz,we,ll look after your family for you , rest in peace.

Off Christopher Dinger #631
Reading Police Dept.

August 6, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Scott Wertz as well as to the Reading Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Wertz, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow Officers of Officer Scott Wertz.

Coatesville City Police Department

August 6, 2006

Scott,

Yet another senseless death in Reading. Now you walk hand in hand with the Lord. My prayers go to your family and fellow brothers in blue. You have completed your journey. Rest in peace brother!

York County Officer

August 6, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND READING POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER SCOTT WERTZ. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER WERTZ YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

August 6, 2006

I am so saddened to hear of this tradegy. My family and I will keep Officer Wertz's family in our hearts and prayers, especially over the next few days. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Officer Wertz, thank you for you sacrifice, service and dedication. Know that your family will be cared for by your brother officers as you walk the beat in Heaven. God rest your soul, Sir, you've earned your rest.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Fallen Hero, Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, FCSO

August 6, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Wertz. Let your fellow brothers in blue continue the fight. We will all meet again one fine day.

Trooper
Louisiana State Police

August 6, 2006

The officers and families of the Lititz Borough Police Department send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Officer Wertz and the members of the Reading City Police Department.

Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr. EOW - 5/11/2004

Officer Jevon Miller
Lititz Borough Police Lititz, PA

August 6, 2006

I remember your enthusiasm and ability from back in your academy days. I can still picture you during PT as though it were yesterday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Speed my warrior friend.

POIII
Montgomery Co. MD/RPD Instructor

August 6, 2006