Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scotty,
Today was another tough one as we buried Maryland Transportation Authority Police Corporal Courtney Brooks who was struck and killed outside of his vehicle on New Years Eve by a hit-and-run driver. I was part of the rifle detail at the funeral and man did it hit home again. He leaves behind a fiance and 3 kids and seeing them knowing they have to live the nightmare we've been was hard.
Trish told me your headstone finally came in and it looks really good so at least now you have something permanent.... I look forward to stopping in to see you and it...
How bout them Cowboys? Think they are gonna pull it off this weekend? We'll see! Talk to you soon!

Dustin
BPD Maryland and brother-in-law

January 7, 2008

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, all that stuff. Sorry that it has been so long since i had come to visit. Lately I just can't get myself to go. I came to see you on Thursday to see your headstone. Wow, that guy did a really good job. I think you would be very happy with it. I couldn't help but cry to see your face on that stone. Looks just like you Scott. After all this time, it is still so very hard to believe. I miss you more and more everyday. You know, I put my game face on & go on with my everyday life, but reality is at the end of the day, your still gone. Maybe when this trial is over & justice is served, we can all have a little bit of peace in our lives.Thanks for taking the time out in between your visits with Frank to come see me. Florida is beautiful, i miss it too. Although knowing you, your not going to look at the ocean!! onions, onions, onions. Always brought tears to your eyes. lol...

love you, miss you..

michele
sister

January 5, 2008

"the year of redemption and justice!!"
We can only hope.

T.T.
FRIEND

January 4, 2008

Hey,

Went to see you yesterday.....
I don't know what I was expecting but I just couldn't believe it...Trish did an excellent job honoring you.

It was hard though, it makes it more real...YOU REALLY ARE GONE!!!!
At least the SCUMBAG'S family probably got to interact with him somehow this holiday while your family still morns. Somehow that doesn't seem right, but that's our justice system....hopefully he gets what HE DESERVES.

Talk to you soon.

Sending love back.
Lisa

Lisa Leisey
Friend

January 4, 2008

Happy New Year Hon! I would give anything to have you here! Always thinking of you and miss you terribly!! Hopefully this will be the year of redemption and justice!!

Love you forever,

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

January 1, 2008

Wertz/Schappell Families,

Hope 2008 is a healthy and promising year for all of you.

Scott,

Enjoy the beautiful fireworks displays tonight. I'm sure the view is absolutely beautiful from above. Also, please continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers always.

Jennifer R. Aaron
Wife of Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04

December 31, 2007

My brother,, thanks for being my friend and making me laugh. Thinking of you, your brother. Frank

Frank

December 28, 2007

Hey Wertz Family,
Just wanted to stop by and wish you all a merry Christmas. I thought of you all several times and hoped that you were all hanging in there as best you could. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call!

Kenda
Wife of Reading Policeman

December 26, 2007

Hey Scotty!
"I hope that this e-mail reaches you in "Heaven!!!"
"I know that you are "There!"
"I miss you bro!"
Right Now I'm listening to "Van Halen's" "51/50!"
And "Bawling My Eyes Out!"
My "Hispanic neighbor's" Are "cursin me out!'
"But I don't CARE!!!!!!"
"That was the "Soundtrack" To "Our SUMMER!"
And (Back in Black) Was The "Summer before!!!"
But anyway; I hope that you get this!!!!
I miss you Bro'!
It's not right!
I just wish that you had worn your vest!!!
But I know; You just had to "Handle it!"
"That was your "Nature!!!'
Everytime Christmas comes around; I think of "Tommy passing "right before it!"
It "Hurt and sucked then!"
It still hurts Now!
There is not a day that passes by that i don't think of the "two of you!" And wonder why I'm still here!"
But just so you know!
"You and Tommy Live!" "Until the last "BREATH LEAVES MY BODY!!!!" 51/50 "FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!""""
Dennis!
"Friend From LONG AGO!""

"Friend From "Long Ago!""

December 26, 2007

Hey buddy, Thinking of you a lot and wanted to say hello. Miss you............

Madison
Reading

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas.....

YOUR FAMILY stopped by this morning...even Snowball.
(By the way, Wanted to thank you about the little problem I had with him the last time I babysat. I'm sure you heard the few choice words I was saying to you).....

I felt so bad this morning looking at the boys, they just looked so sad I wanted to cry. Except when Josh was talking about his Wii he was so excited. I still say everyday how unfair life could be. They don't deserve any of this.

Trish, Love You, Mean It.

Scott, Sending love back..........Lisa

Lisa Leisey
Friend

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas #2 son

Boy these last 2 days have been rough ones. Preparing for the holidays and knowing you are not going to be here with us to enjoy them. Christmas was always one of my favorite times of the year. Now I would love to just bypass this day, but the enjoyment I will still get from it is watching the kids open their presents and the guessing of the gifts. I was watching TV the other day and all of a sudden the song Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jones was playing and I thought of you right away, boy how you loved to sing that song and always enjoyed yourself singing and how you always made everyone laugh. (of course we know you had to be a couple sheets under the wind, but who cared as long as you were enjoying yourself) I wish that it was you standing there singing that song and not some recording.

They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason will change how we feel.
For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles,
No one kmows the many times we've broken down and cried,
We want to tell you something so there will be no doubt,
You're so wonderful to think of,but so hard to live without.
We cannot bring the old days back when we were all together
The family chain is broken for now
but our memories are forever.

Sometimes there days when I wonder what it is really like up there, they say so beautiful and peaceful, no worries or cares. Our lives are so different now without you, I would give anything to have our old lives back, maybe I am just being selfish Just remember one of these days we will all be together again.

We love and miss you.

Barb
mother-in-law

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas

JL
Friend

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Hon. I still can't believe you are gone. This is the second Christmas of many more without you. It simply sucks!! You will be thought about all day - like any other day! Just another day gone by - Christmas won't be any different! Josh is really starting to question Santa. He keeps telling me there is no Santa. I guess maybe I should tell him the truth before he finally believes someone else. He keeps asking me to tell him the truth. He keeps telling me that everyone at school keeps saying that the parents put the presents under the tree! I told him they were lying! I didn't know what else to say. I guess it is one more painful reminder that he is getting older and you are not here to see it! Found 2 things I wanted to share with you. Reminds me so much of you and how myself and many others feel.

I'll remember you . . .

in the colors of a sunset,
in the comfort of my dreams,
in the memory of a song.

in the pages of a scrapbook
filled with pictures of your life,
in the joy of thinking back
to a time from long ago.

in the places we discovered,
in the moments that we shared,
in the laughter that still dances in my heart.

in the legacy of love you left for those who follow,
and the stories that were only yours to tell.

and always -
more than anything,
i'll remember you in your love that still lives within my heart.


The other one is about Heroes!!


I used to think Heroes were easy to recognize by their fancy uniforms and shiny medals. I used to believe they were always the people in newspaper headlines & history books.

But through the years of my life, I've seen Heroes that look a lot like teachers and nurses and neighbors and friends.

There are Heroes who risk their lives for those they may never meet. And there are everyday Heroes all around us who quietly lend a gentle hand, a listening ear, a healing touch.

Some Heroes wear handsome uniforms.
Some heroes are clothed in the aging body of a grandparent or the innocent spirit of a child.
I used to think Heroes were easy to recognize . . .

Now I understand, they're just ordinary people with extraordinary hearts. Hearts that reach out to a stranger in need without expecting to be noticed and without ever realizing the life-changing DIFFERENCE THEY HAVE MADE!


You are truly a hero in so many ways. Not just for the way you died, but for the way you lived. You always have been, and always will be!! We will never forget!!

We miss you terribly and love you so much!!!

Love forever,

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

December 24, 2007

Officer Wertz,
Tonight I am thinking of your family and everyone whose life you touched as they remember the man you were. May your second Christmas in heaven be peaceful. You are a hero to us all.

Lehigh Valley, PA

December 24, 2007

Hey Scotty,
Well tomorrow is Christmas #2 without you and it is just not the same.....Rather it be over with so we don't have to be reminded once again of what was.... Most missed will be the fun we had of guessing gifts and pissing everyone off with our skills:-) I'll carry that tradition on though... We will all be thinking about you with heavey hearts.... rest easy and until next time, keep the watch!

Dustin
BPD Maryland & brother-in-law

December 24, 2007

To the whole Family,
I know that this is probably the hardest time of the year for all of you. I just wanted to let all of you know that you will be in my thoughts over the holidays. I wish each and everyone of you the best. It's been awhile but I just want to let each of you know that it was an honor to ride for Scott on the Police Unity Tour. I just wish that we all could have met on different circumstances.Take Care

Doug Skutka
Brother in Law Enforcement

December 21, 2007

Hi #2 son

The holidays are fast approaching. If it were not for Josh and Jared, more so for Josh, I would love to have Christmas just as any other day. I know Josh really looks forward to Christmas. He has no idea (and I am so glad he doesn't) know what we go through at Christmas. The joy just isn't there. Understand, I am so glad for my family, I don't know what I would do if I didn't have them. You know, that my family is everything to me. I only wish you were here to make this family complete again. I am so glad we have all those wonderful memories of previous holidays. I guess sometimes that that is really a lot of what keeps us going. I really miss the guessing and the expressions you made when you saw some of your gifts. Dusty will continue to also still do the guessing game.

Miss you so much and will always love you. You will be in our hearts forever.

Barb
mother-in-law

December 16, 2007

Hey Scotty,
It's been some time since I talked to you....Stopped by a bunch to check in on the posts but couldn't leave one. Hunting season was pretty good so far this year as the freezer is getting a work out.... The holidays are in full swing and as you know Trish, mom and the kids went to Dallas again....Dad and I spent thanksgiving up at the cabin over bear and deer season.... I guess that is the new thing for us since nobody really wants to be around for the holiday. Things are different now and the usual fun we had just isnt the same so trying to act like it is doesnt work.... We'd just assume the holidays be over already.
One of my team members had a close call and will take months of recuperation to recover from his wounds. He is in good spirits considering and knows it could have been worse. Luckily his wife and 3 kids aren't living the nightmare we are..... There won't be any trial either.... business was taken care of out on the street so chalk one up for the good guys... It was like reliving yours all over again when I got the word.... Well keep looking down over us and help us through the holidays... talk to you soon bud....
Dustin

Dustin
BPD Maryland and brother-in-law

December 12, 2007

Hey Scotty,

Sorry I haven’t written in awhile. I come to the site all the time and read the reflections people write, I just hate having to come here to talk to you. Travis is getting so big 4 months already, can’t believe it. He’s so much fun. Well he’ll be getting his first Cowboy jersey this Christmas. I can’t wait to see it on him. It’s amazing to see how well he sits with Chris to watch the games. Boy am I in trouble, I can see it already. We are thinking about taking him to Texas next year to see a game. I know he’s a little young to understand what’s going on but it’s going to be the last year to watch the game at the stadium. Well, until next time. We miss you! Merry Christmas

VERONICA JENKINS

December 9, 2007

It's been so long.......

My computer is down so I'm on my Mom's right now. Boy did I have to catch up on alot of reading. Everyone is still thinking about you, that is so great.

I have alot to talk about but now is not the time. I just wanted to stop by and say hi.

Sending love back....Lisa

Lisa Leisey
Friend

December 8, 2007

Hey Scott -

Well, we leave for Cancun this morning and Im trying to stay awake cause I'll never get up at 4 am - so I thought I'd come and give you a visit. Thanks for the fly-bys in Florida and Im looking forward to seeing you in Mexico!

Back in April, Trish told me about this book called 90 minutes in Heaven...I finally read it. What a great book! I believe in God and in Heaven, but reading this book gave me a whole new vision of how it was for you. Im sure you were received with all that glory and love - Im glad to know that. I always thought you were in a better place and now I know for sure that you are and you will be right there waiting to greet all your friends and family when its their time.

I saw another shooting star the other night on the way home from work and I made that same wish that I have always made since you were taken away - guess we'll have to wait until next year to see if it comes true....and I got another Pointsettia in your memory at church again for the Christmas Eve service - hope you like it!

Keep looking over all of us and sending Trish and the boys the strength they need to make it through - especially for the holidays.

MISS YA!

Cathleeeeeeeen

Cathy Hertzog
Friend/Neighbor

December 4, 2007

MISS YOU SCOTTY.

FREIND

November 30, 2007

You are sadly missed each and every day. I pray that your family's holidays are filled with peace and joy. I hope Trish puts up the icicle lights. You'll love how they look from up on high. God Bless

Friend

November 27, 2007

YO SCOTT, JUST WANTED TO SAY WHATS UP. I FINALLY GOT MOST OF MY STUFF IN MY NEW HOUSE, I GUESS YOU REALLY NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH STUFF YOU GOT UNTIL YOU MOVE, WHAT A PAIN IN THE BUTT. I GOT THE HARLEY INTO THE BASEMENT WITH SOME IMAGINATION BUT I GOT IT IN. I WAS MORE WORRIED ABOUT THE BIKE THEN MY BASEMENT DOOR JAM I AMOST BROKE. LOL. THE HOUSE IS COMING ALONG PRETTY GOOD BUT I GOT ALOT OF STUFF TO TAKE CARE OF TILL ITS JUST RIGHT. I GOT ABOUT 6MILLION LEAVES IN THE BACK YARD THAT I STILL HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF BUT I LIKE THAT KIND OF STUFF. PROB. GOING TO BE WORKING ALOT OF OVERTIME SO I CAN GET AHEAD OF THE GAME AGAIN BUT ILL BE ALRIGHT, ATLEAST IM NOT BLOWING MONEY ON RENT LIKE I WAS BEFORE I'M ACTUALLY A HOME OWNER NOW. WOW THATS KIND SCARY TO SAY THAT BUT I GUESS IM FINALLY GROWING UP, CANT BELIEVE I SAID THAT EITHER.
I GUESS IM FINALLY GONNA MUCH UP ON THE FOOD CHAIN AT WORK BECAUSE ALL THESE GUYS ARE COMING OUT. IN A COUPLE YEARS ME MILLER, FRANTZ AND SNELL WILL PROB. BE CONSIDERED THE OLD GUYS OF THE SHIFT. HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE SOME BIG CHANGES SOON IN THE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE MANAGEMENT IS CHANGING. I GUESS THATS SOMETHING TO BE SEEN. BUT LIKE THEY ALWAYS SAY SOMETHINGS NEVER CHANGE BUT HOPEFULLY IM WRONG. HOPEFULLY THE BAD GUYS WILL START TO FEAR US AND NOT DO SOME OF THE HINGS THAT THEY GET AWAY WITH NOW. I REALLY BELIEVE WE ARE TAKING THE CITY BACK SLOWLY BUT SURLEY. SOME PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BELIEVE THAT BUT I DO. I FINALLY SAID TO MYSELF IM GOING TO USE ALL THE ANGER I HAVE INSIDE FROM WHAT HAPPEN THAT NIGHT AND USE IT AS MOTIVATION TO DO THE JOB AND DO IT WELL. WELL ANYWAY BROTHER TILL THE NEXT UPDATE, I WISH YOU WERE HERE AND THANKS FOR LISTENING TO MY MUMBLE. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT AJ.

OFC. ADAM LINDERMAN # 655
READING POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 26, 2007