Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scott, I would of wrote sooner but reading about
Izzy doing a "Billy Blanks" workout was just to much...lol.
I played in a softball tournament last month and my calf
muscle held up. It's the first time I played since your
tournament. I had a couple of hits and a home run ( did I
mention it was a 12 and under tournament..lol.) It was the
county tournament and we played for charity. Our first
game was against the jail and we lost to our former
colleagues. Speaking of the jail, I remember your first
week up there " On The Hill ". You ask me where the inmates
go to exercise and I told you that they go to the " Big
Yard ". You then ask how many inmates go out to the yard ?.
I said 300 or so ...You then ask how many of us (officers)
go out to the yard?. I said 5 or 6...7 on a good day.
I'll never forget the look on your face. You just had that
" I don't want to work here any more look ". But you held
on and gave us six years of good memories, including the
time YOU got ME kicked out of Dorney Park...lol.

Scott, the guy running the water slide told me
NOT to go down the slide. But you said to me " Go Slinger "
,so of course I listen to you and I went down the slide.
Halfway down the slide I realized why he said "NO".. Maybe
the lady that was stuck at the end of the slide had some
thing to do with that !!. It was the hardest collision I
ever had with a human being. She is going to have my heal
marks in her lower back for years to come. I have been back
to Dorney Park since the incident. I wear a wig so security
doesn't recognize me.... I go as a Redhead !!.

Scott, last week I bought a Yankees jersey. I'm not
much of a baseball fan, but on August 6th 2006 I lost a
good friend, a former colleague and gained a " HERO "..
That " HERO " was a Yankees fan... Every time I put that
Yankees jersey on (with your number 10 on the back) I will
say in my mine " this one is for you Scott ".........



Good Bye for now..

" Slinger "

Rick Genslinger
friend/former colleague

July 23, 2008

Hey Scott...been thinking of you lately knowing it's going to be some long days ahead in the coming weeks. Don't even know if I could sit in the courtroom. Keep looking and smiling down on everyone...they need your strength.

I'll be back again.

Becky Mooney
Official Court Reporter

July 21, 2008

Scott, your family, friends and co-workers have a tough few weeks ahead. The motorcycle ride, the beginning of CR's trial and the second anniversary of your death all fall in one week and it's going to be a difficult time. I've tried to think of something to tell Trish that will get her through the trial but there is nothing I can say. Unfortunately, it WILL be hard for her and everyone else who has to relive and replay that horrible night and I can't lie. It's just another one of those things that she will get through but it will be hell in the process.

I pray for strength for everyone involved and everyone who is still hurting because you are not here.

Denise L. Wise
Widow, Michael H. Wise, II EOW 6/5/04

July 19, 2008

Hi #2 son,

Just wanted to stop by for a bit. Thank you for being with Josh, Jared and me while we were up at Darryl & Jean's swimming. It is always such a pleasure and a warm felt feeling knowing you are always looking out for the boys. It is just such a shame that you can't be here in person to see all that they have accomplished and how they have grown. Jared is now taller then me 5'7 and he let's me know that. He calls me shorty or shrimp. I keep telling him in my next life I want to have longer legs and then we will see who is the tallest.

I need you to be with us (not that you aren't) but we will need you more on Tuesday and the first 2 weeks in August then we can't even imagine. It is not going to be easy, also be with all your brothers and sisters in blue, It is not going to be an easy task for them, I just can't imagine them having to testify in your behalf and reliving that horrible night. and that we all have to relive that horrible night and the horrible nightmares.

Love and miss you

Barb
Mother-in-law

July 19, 2008

Hi #2 son

Sorry I haven't stopped by sooner. Been on the go the last couple of weeks. Well, last night was another tough event for a lot of us. For me it was because you and #l son were not there to help celebrate Trish's birthday. There are times when we just have to go through the motions like we are really enjoying ourselves. It is never going to be the same. We will never hear your loud voice or your laugh to let us know you are around somewhere and we really miss that. But as they say, life goes on, but some days it is just difficult. We just put on our happy faces and go through the motions as if nothing is wrong. We do become very go actors. Please watch over ECHO CO. and keep them safe. Give us the strength to get through the next month.

That phone call that changed our lives forever what happened that night we will never know
Our eyes are filled with sadness for all our tomorrow's we have to face without you, never getting the chance to say good-bye
You are gone but not forgotten
Your memories live on, Scott, you were a blessing who filled our lives with joy
Your smile and your laughter is how we remember you best, always full of life, love and happiness
Our good times are now a memory as you were laid to rest, know that you are in our hearts and that we will always love you and you shall be blessed

Love and miss you

Barb
Mother-in-law

July 12, 2008

Hey Scotty,
Been a long time since I had a chance to check in. We have been running nonstop since we got here and it is hot as hell averaging 115-120 degrees daily, and getting hotter. Sounds like I missed out on a bunch of stuff since leaving but it is what it is right now and I can't do much about that!!! Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and miss you bro!!!
Keep watching out for Trish and the Kids while I am gone and I'll talk to you when I can....
Love you Bud!

P/O Dustin Schappell
BPD Maryland & Brother-in-law

July 8, 2008

Just wanted to say thanks for stopping in tonight to say hello. I laughed and sang right along with you.

Friend

July 8, 2008

Hey Scott. So yeah it was 4th of July again at the Jenkins house. Fireworks were provided by several including Taveras who brought fireworks that were defective or maybe just made by "special" people. Anyway they blew up sideways...not good. Here's one for you, Brenda did not pass out this year, imagine that.

I'm sure that you are impressed to see what a great Dad Jenkins turned out to be, not to mention what a spectacular Mom Veronica is. They are doing such a great job with Travis.

I have to tell you I do think of you every Sunday when I am sitting at the softball field watching your RPD boys get their butts kicked. Can you find a way to get them some help please, losing to the old guys by 10 runs...do something please. Even though they come up short on runs, they still have fun and then stroll over to Johnny & Hans for cold beer and fiesta dogs (lol Papi).

With the trial coming up there is not an RPD family that does not have Trish in their prayers right now. I think she is ready for the long haul, and she has plenty of support behind her.

As always thank you for watching over our RPD officers. Keep giving Trish and the boys all of the love and support that they need right now.

Kelly Buck
Wife of RPD Officer

July 7, 2008

Well Scotty, 22 more days until i have to face the scum again that took you all from us. I guess they are saying that the trial will be a few weeks long, and that is just too long for me to have to walk this guy to court and sit next to him every day knowing what he did to you and everyone that loves you. A couple times i thought about asking to be taken out of it, but then i thought that there is no way you would ever even have thought about that.
Just wanna let you know that i think about you every day i go to work, and that if it weren't for the memory of you i don't think i would have made it to where i am now. You have inspired countless people, and to this day i still hear people talk about you all the time.
I still remember when i told you i was hired by a police dept and told you i would be going to the Reading Police Academy...you said that i still had to get by you first in patrol ops...lol. i thought of you every single day i was at patrol ops and i just wished like hell you would have been there. i use to tell the guys about you all the time that if you were there it would have been an entire different ballgame because i know you would have made it so real for us, i know that you truly cared about us learning and being safe. And can't even imagine the things i could have learned from you.
Well...i just wanted to let you know that i haven't forgot about you, and that we will all be thinking about you when we're sitting there waiting for justice to be served on that piece of *@#*.
Keep watching over us buddy....we will never forget you!!!

T.E #23
B.C.S.D

July 6, 2008

YO BRO I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE 3RD FOR THE RIDE. I HAVENT BEEN HERE IN AWHILE TO TALK TO YOU BECAUSE TRISH IS RIGHT, HOW CAN YOU SAY SOMETHING THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN SAID. BUT I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU WE ALL MISS YOU AND KEEP WATCHING OVER TRISH AND THE KIDS AND KEEP WALKING BY OUR SIDES AT WORK. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT , ADAM

OFC. ADAM LINDERMAN #655
READING POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 6, 2008

Just stopped by to say hello...

It's been awhile, but you are thought of everyday..

Wish you could have been here for the 31st, it was a blast. Barb reminded me that it was you sending the weather, thanks for the sun.

Sending love back....Lisa

Lisa (Leisey) Fronina
Friend

July 1, 2008

Hey Hon. Thinking of you as always. Trying to say something that hasn't already been said to express how much we love and miss you. I found this in the obituaries the other week. It was dedicated to a Virginia Heckman by her husband Howard. I thought it was perfect for you.

I thought of YOU with LOVE today
Bur that is nothing new
I thought about YOU yesterday
And days before that too
I think of YOU in SILENCE
I often speak YOUR NAME
All I have are MEMORIES
And YOUR picture in a frame
YORU MEMORY is MY KEEPSAKE
With which I'LL never part
GOD has YOU in HIS KEEPING
I have YOU IN MY HEART

Like Chris said. Finally took that trip to the beach. Simply sucked that you weren't there. I also thought about you so much and all the good times we had there. Nothing is the same!!

Love and miss you so much!!

Love forever,

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

June 28, 2008

Scotty,

This past week we finally made that trip to the beach that we had planned 2 years ago. We all had a good time and Mr. Travis loved the beach. Thought about you every day and imagined the fun we would have had if you were there. The weather was great and Im sure that you had something to do with that. Until next time, keep us all safe and we miss you...

Ofc. Chris Jenkins #625
Reading Police

June 27, 2008

We will be riding in the 3rd annual Officer Scott Wertz Memorial Ride. Sunday August 3rd. 12 noon at Classic HD.
All bikes welcome. Donations will benifit The officer Scott Wertz scholarship funds. The folks that organize the ride have a number you can call 610-898-6090. Anyone can participate with or without a motorcycle. We will never let the memory of our beloved friend and brother fade.

T.T.
Friend/Blue Knights PAIV

June 22, 2008

Happy Father's Day! This has to be a very hard day for the boys. Unfortunately you and I know it does not get any easier. It is unbelievable what the boys have to go through. It is so unfair.Thought of you quite a bit today. The pain is always there. Wish I could see you just one more time. Sometimes I will pass by someone and I think it's you. Knowing your are gone, it sounds crazy. I guess it is just wishful thinking. Missing you always.

Love you

michele
sister

June 15, 2008

Hey Scott...

Just wanted to stop by to say I'm thinking of you on this Father's day.

Happy Father's Day.

Becky Mooney
Official Court Reporter

June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day Hon. We miss you terribly. Too bad you are not here for the boys to wish you it in person. It simply sucks! Please help me/us get through the next couple of months. I will need all of your stregth to get through the trial. Please talk to the big guy up there and help him see that justice needs to be served! I hope to stay sane through it all. Sometimes I feel so lost - like I am stuck! Not an hour goes by that I still don't think of you. You are forever in my heart!

Love forever,

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

June 14, 2008

Father's Day #2 son

I just can't bring myself to say Happy Father's Day like your suppose to, cause to us it is not a Happy Father's day since you or not here with us. Another thing you have to miss because of some scum bag. We went to Hershey park the other day, and it brought back such good memories of all of us going to amusement parks and the fun you always had going on the roller coasters. You would love the new ride they have there. I think it is called the Farenhite(don't know if I spelled it right. I could just see your big eyes and hear your scream. The pictures of Trish and Jared on the ride are showing how much fun you all would have had if you were there to enjoy the ride. It just breaks my heart that your family has to face all the firsts or seconds withou you. I know it must be hard for them to go to places where you guys used to go and have so much fun. I just wish there was something I could do to take away the pain that still remains and will never go away. When I look at Josh at times, he just looks so lost. I just want to pick him up and just hold him and try to make everything ok for him. He doesn't say much. He is such a joy to be with and his funny face he makes to make me laugh. Please take care of ECHO CO. and that special one who is with them while they are in training and when they leave to off to war.

Love & miss you forever.

Barb
mother-in-law

June 14, 2008

wertzy,
i was just with chuck tonight and i realized how much i missed your dumb ass. i know i have never left anything here but i check ODMP every day. it is amazing how many people knew , repsected and miss you immensly.Still leave your number on my phone in case you decide to ring me up again, (you know sliders, pizza, mush mouth, whatever)You were, are and always will be a good man, it was my pleasure to know you. Miss you bro, not the same without you around.

mike fizz
friend /brother officer

June 13, 2008

Hey Scotty,
I'm just sitt'n here "thinking about you!"
I'm watch'n the Celtics/Lakers game.
And I just heard "The sirens go by!"
What once was a "nonshalaunt thought" became an
"improntu prayer!"
"Lord; Please bless the person who needs help!"
And I ask that you bless the "Officers" that are on they're way to help them!
To be honest with you, when I hear a whole bunch of Cop cars racing towards the scene; I "re-live it! All over again!"
Bro! "I can't wait wait for your bike run!"
My band playing there is like a "BIG THANK YOU!"
(From me to YOU!)
A "Thank You!" for everything that you! (Not only for what you did for me!) But a big "Thank You!" For "EVERYONE!" That you "TOUCHED!"
You taught me "so many things" about life!
I just wish that I wouldn't have learned the biggest one through your passing!
So hear it is; "Love while you can love! Dance if you want to dance! "Sing Along" If it feels right! Keep your "True Friends "FOREVER!"
And never let a day "PASS YOU BY!"
"It's a "GIFT!" "SO LIVE IT!"
(Although you "hated it" when I told you!
"I love you Bro!"
PEACE!
D!

Dennis Smith
"Friend from Long Ago!"

June 12, 2008

Happy Anniversary. Would have been 13 years!! Seems like an eternity ago now. I'll never forget the Pee Wee Herman (dance) across the head table, the heat, humidity, and rain, the turtle at Grings Mill, the cake in your and Chuck's face, dancing for hours, my brother and your sister catching the garter and bouquet, our many friends and family celebrating with us, the line dance, the trolley I had to have, and then after the wedding - going to the Sheraton (or at least trying to) and eating breakfast at Denny's! Oh the memories. Just wish you were here so we could have so many more!! Just makes me cry! Love and miss you so much!

Love forever,

Me

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

June 3, 2008

Hey hon. It's been awhile, I know. I'm trying to stay afloat here. As you know, it is not easy. I'm trying to do it all, and there just aren't enough hours in a day! Another year in Washington. Another great Unity Tour. Another hard day seeing your name engraved on that wall. (It gets me everytime!) Another candlelight vigil. Still can't believe it most days. Whoever said it gets easier doesn't have a clue! My mom brought my attention to a song and I thought it was rather fitting. It is by Keith Anderson and it is called I Still Miss You. This is for you hon:

I've changed the presets in my truck
so those old songs don't sneak up
they still find me and remind me
yeah you come back that easy
try restaurants I've never been to
order new things off the menu
that I never tried cause you didn't like
two drinks in you were by my side

I've talked to friends
I've talked to myself
I've talked to God
I prayed liked hell but I still miss you
I tried sober I tried drinking
I've been strong and I've been weak
and I still miss you
I've done everything move on like I'm supposed to
I'd give anything for one more minute with you
I still miss you
I still miss you baby

I never knew til' you were gone
how many pages you were on
it never ends I keep turning
and line after line and you are there again
I don't know how to let you go
you are so deep down in my soul
I feel helpless so hopeless
its a door that never closes
no I don't know how to do this

I've talked to friends
I've talked to myself
I've talked to God
I prayed liked hell but I still miss you
I tried sober I tried drinking
I've been strong and I've been weak
and I still miss you
I've done everything
move on like I'm supposed to
I'd give anything for one more minute with you
I still miss you yeah

I've talked to friends
I've talked to myself
I've talked to God
I prayed liked hell but I still miss you
I tried sober I tried drinking
I've been strong and I've been weak
and I still miss you
I've done everything
move on like I'm supposed to
I'd give anything for one more minute with you
I still miss you yeah

I still miss you
I still miss you...... yeah..

Love you forever and always!!

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

May 28, 2008

Officer Wertz, it has been a while since I viewed this site. I had the priviledge of doing internship training with you and other officers of D Platoon for five months in 2005. It was a huge shock for me when I heard of your passing almost two years ago. I stopped moving forward with my law enforcement career for a time because I thought of the sacrifice of your family and your own life. I knew the job was hard but it never hit home till your passing. However, I have thought of you and what an exceptional officer you were almost daily and realised that while you have past on and your family mourns this, you did a great service for them and your community. It is because of your memory that I have resumed pursuing a career in law enforcement, and am in the final hiring stage with a department. Your memory and inspiration will remain in my heart forever.

John
Reading Police Intern 2005

May 22, 2008

My brother,, thought about you this weekend,, it's not the same without you my friend. If I could only call you like I used to and shoot the breeze for a few minutes, it meant so much.. It feels so unfair Scott, it feels so unfair. Your friend always, Frank.

Frank

May 19, 2008

Hey scott
even though I did not personaly know you or your family until I met them in washington back in 2006. I have a STRONG bond with them and I really think it would of been cool to have gotten the chance to meet you! I say this because It takes strength as a family to allow a family member to go into law enforcement and worry about them daily! It takes the love and support of ones family to want to be in law enforcment and it also takes courage of that particular person to put their life on the line for people like me. It would have been a great honor! for me This year was a little different at D.C. It was just as hard but with a lot more support support from people like your sons jared and josh! I dont know what I would have done had they not been there! I guess what im trying to say is your family is amazing so i bet you were to!
thanks again!!!!

M@>3R!Friend of sons

May 17, 2008