Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scott,
Although I didn't know you, I will be meeting your wife soon. I look forward to spending time with her but hate the reason that she is being brought into my life. Every time I get an update telling me of another hero killed I get more and more angry. I am sorry that your family and friends are having to endure this horrible pain. Rest easy knowing that I will do what I can to help Trish in any way that I can.
God bless you.

Cameron Slone
Chesapeake Police Dispatcher/Police Unity Tour

May 2, 2007

Scott,

The Reading Police did a great job winning the
football game !!. But the main reason I came to see the
game is to watch the STAR of the game play football, your
son Jared !!!. Jared I'm so proud of you for playing so
well and I know your dad is up there telling everybody in
heaven, " that is my boy that scored them two touchdowns!."
Jared keep up the good work !!, your mom and dad are soooo
proud of you !!. And as the new man of the house, watch
over your little brother. (don't pick on him to much,LOL).


Scott, good bye for now,

Slinger.......................

Rick Genslinger
friend/former colleague

April 30, 2007

Hey Scott.... Just wanted to say hello... we were at the game the other nite for the Rumble @ the Rail yard.. talk about a fun time. Jared was amazing I know you must be so proud of him. It just amazes me that he has that shit eating grin that you do. And Trish is such an amazingly strong person. I don't know how she does it every day. I don't think I could.

Barb it was so nice to finally meet you... Keep being the best MOM in the world to Trish. I know you are part of the reason why she has been handling this so well.

Jim played ball over at Cacoosing in the Early Bird last weekend and all I could remember was you running down the pathway between fields (late as usual) laughing and saying I'm coming I'm coming.... With that huge devilish smile you always had on your face.
Scott... Have a great birthday looking down on us. You know we all would prefer for you to be here. But knowing I've got you as an angel watching over us is comforting as well......
As always we miss you

Kelley

Kelley
friend

April 30, 2007

WE WON BROTHER , THIS WAS FOR YOU, YOUR SONS A STUD HE WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT, HE SCORED 2 FOR YOU AND DIDNT BREAK A SWEAT. WE KNOW YOUR LOVING IT. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT.

ADAM LINDERMAN #655
READING PD

April 29, 2007

Hi #2 son

It's been a while since I was here to visit, sorry for that.

The other day was another tough day we had to endure when we witnessed your name being engraved on the wall for fallen officers. Wish it could have been you standing there receiving an award for some act of heroism. The next few months will also be tough ones for us to try and get through, just give all of us the strength to get through those months.

I also want to wish you a happy birthday. I know I am a few days early, but I don't know if I will get back to this site on that special day.

Trish this is for you and I hope it helps you get through the next couple of months

When I am gone, release me, let me go,
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
BE HAPPY THAT WE HAD SO MANY YEARS.
I GAVE YOU MY LOVE,
YOU CAN ONLY GUESS HOW MUCH YOU GAVE ME IN HAPPINESS.
I THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN,
but now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if you must,
THEN LET YOUR GRIEF BE COMFORTED BY TRUST.
It's only for a while that we must part,
SO BLESS THE MEMORIES WITHIN YOU HEART,
I WON'T BE FAR AWAY FOR LIFE GOES ON,
SO IF YOU NEED ME CALL, AND I WILL COME.
THOUGH YOU CAN'T SEE OR TOUCH ME,
I'LL BE NEAR AND IF YOU LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART,
YOU'LL HEAR ALL MY LOVE AROUND YOU SOFT AND CLEAR.
AND THEN, WHEN YOU MUST COME THIS WAY ALONE,
I'LL GREET YOU WITH A SMILE AND SAY,
"'WELCOME HOME".

We miss and love you very much.

Barb

April 28, 2007

Trish, I believe Scott is with you everyday and I believe he wouldn't want your life to stop because he is no longer here with you. I heard this on the radio and immediately thought of you and all of the signs you and others have said you receive from Scott. The song is by Diamond Rio. I hope it brings you comfort.

I Believe

Every now and then soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again
And it’s like you haven’t been gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding you and me
And with all my heart I’m sure we’re closer than we ever were
I don’t have to hear or see, I’ve got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, I believe

Chorus
That when you die your life goes on
It doesn’t end here when you’re gone
Every soul is filled with light
It never ends and if I’m right
Our love can even reach across eternity
I believe, I believe

Forever, you’re a part of me
Forever, in the heart of me
And I’ll hold you even longer if I can
The people who don’t see the most
Say that I believe in ghosts
And if that makes me crazy, then I am
’cause I believe

There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, I believe

April 27, 2007

Scott
I found this on another post on here......hope you like it

Cop on the Take

First he takes the oath.

Now look at all he takes.

He takes it in stride when people call him pig.

He takes time to stop and talk to children.

He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.

He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.

He takes your injured child to the hospital.

He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.

He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.

He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.

He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.

He takes criminals to jail.

He takes in sights that would make you cry.

Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

If he is lucky, he takes retirement.

He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, he takes a bullet.

And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.

Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.

Blessed are the peace keepers!




God Bless you Scott.... we miss you

Kelley

Kelley
friend

April 27, 2007

I forgot to tell you my daughter Priscilla ,on Friday will be her last day in college.She goes to BLOOMSBURG UNI her major is speech Patholgy and sign lang .For her first year she did great she has 5 more years because she needs her master's to teach .You will not believe what happened last Friday when I left to come home .I got lost i was talking on my cell and missed my turn I was@ the Pocnos Resort I still don't know how that happened.I drive all the time to see her so my 2 hour drive became a 5 hour drive home because their was alot of traffic .Also she will be 19 yrs on May and Robert will be 8 on Aug on July Priscilla will be moving to her apartment@ college no more dorms ,and i will be helping her move,she talks about you all the time she said you laugh and smile she will always remember that and we all miss you rest in pease

Evelyn Harwell
Friend

April 27, 2007

Hi Scott i just want to wish you a happy birtday cause it's coming around you old man HA HA .I hope the Dallas Cowboys do good this year but you know am a Eagles fan so i don't want to here it? God bless you and we miss you.

evelyn harwell
friend

April 25, 2007

Hello Wertz/Schappell Families,

Just stopping by to say that I still think of all of you and to wish Dustin the best of luck in the coming weeks as the Unity Tour is quickly approaching. All of you please have a safe trip to DC and Scott, please continue to keep watch over all of your family, friends, and co-workers from above.

Take care,
Jenn Aaron

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

April 25, 2007

Well today was another day among the many I would call every police officer’s wife’s worst nightmare. Today was the day that your name was etched on a wall in Washington D.C. for the world to see. Today was the day it became real AGAIN. As I watched them etch and then knelt before your name, I couldn’t help but shed a thousand more tears for you, your boys, myself, my family, your family, your co-workers, your friends, and the many, many people whose lives you have touched. I couldn’t help but think of the unfair, tremendous loss that has occurred because of your death. I couldn’t help but get angry. I couldn’t help but think how cruel this world can be and how cruel some people can be. I couldn’t help but feel like my heart was ripped out again and I was kicked in the stomach - again. I couldn’t help but feel gut wrenching agony over you not being here. Most days my life still feels surreal. I still can’t, and most days don’t want to, believe it. I come home and think you will be home later. I wake up and feel for you and you are not there. A lot of days I still wonder how to go on. As some don’t understand, unless they have walked a mile in my shoes, it is NOT easy. But again, like I told you before, I look at your boys, our boys, and they keep me going. I live for them and thank you and god everyday for them! They are doing well. As well as can be expected, I guess. Jared made honor roll again this quarter and Josh did well too! They are both playing flag football in a league and Josh is playing baseball. Jared is excited about the upcoming flag football game with the police. He says they are going to kick butt!! He says the “old guys” can’t catch him (lol)!! Jared is becoming quite the “ladies man”. (Gee, I wonder who he takes after?!!) I know you are always watching over us, but it still breaks my heart that you are not here in body to “see” everything – especially when I look at our boys. After reading another good book (90 Minutes in Heaven) and talking to someone who has “experienced” heaven, I feel like you are definitely in a better place. Although it doesn’t really make me feel “better”, I take a little comfort in knowing you are happy there and you are with people you knew and loved. I don’t think I will ever be able to express in words how much you are loved and missed! Where does one even start, especially after a day like today? The boys didn’t seem to really understand what today meant. I guess that is good. Then they don’t have to experience the gut wrenching heartache that I feel. I often wonder how difficult it is for them. They don’t always say much. But, I can’t even imagine!! Please, just keep watching over them and protecting them. I have done a lot of things to the house. Things you started and we had planned. I know you would like them. The basement turned out fabulous!! Your co-workers, friends, and my family continue to be wonderful. They miss and love you so much also! I heard two songs on the radio that I want to share with you. The first one is definitely how I feel and the second is just a song that reminds me so much of why you were killed and that it just shouldn’t have happened (except for the Amen, I’m alive part)!!

Here Without You – by 3 Doors Down

A hundred days have made me older
Since the last time that I saw your pretty face
A thousand lies have made me colder
And I don't think I can look at this the same
All the miles that separate
Disappear now when I'm dreamin' of your face

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight, there's only you and me.

The miles just keep rollin'
As the people leave their way to say hello
I've heard this life is overrated
But I hope that it gets better as we go.

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl, there's only you and me.

Everything I know, and anywhere I go
It gets hard but it won't take away my love
And when the last one falls, when it's all said and done.
It gets hard but it won't take away my love

I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight Scott, there's only you and me (in my dreams)


If Everyone Cared – by Nickelback

From underneath the trees, we watch the sky
Confusing stars for satellites
I never dreamed that you'd be mine
But here we are, we're here tonight

Singing Amen, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I'm alive

[CHORUS]
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
We'd see the day when nobody died

And I'm singing

Amen I, I'm alive
Amen I, I'm alive

And in the air the fireflies
Our only light in paradise
We'll show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along

Singing Amen I'm alive
Singing Amen I'm alive

[CHORUS (X2)]

And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
We'd see the day when nobody died

We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day when nobody died

Until next time . . .

You are forever in my heart and soul!!

Love always and forever,

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

April 24, 2007

Scott,

After looking over all of your postings on the ODMP,
I realized that I wrote to you more then I wrote to ALL of
the girls that I dated in school ( all two of them, LOL ).

Well Scott, lets reflect.... You know some people
might be surprised to know that your first foot chase
( and maybe your longest !! ) wasn't as a cop....

It was when Scott was a Prison Officer. Scott had
hospital duty in which he had to guard an inmate in a
hospital room for an eight hour shift. The inmate got away
from Scott and ran out the door and down the hallway.
Well, the chase was on !!!. The foot chase went down steps,
up steps, down a few more hallways and then out the door of
the hospital !!. Scott then got some fresh air as he
chased the inmate down Museum Road ( about a 1/4 mile !! )
and then through some back yards ( 7 or 8 !! ). The inmate
was later taken back into custody without incident. It
wasn't funny that day, but everyday after that it was. It
was a day that Scott ( and ALL of the screaming nurses in
the lunch room !! ) would never forget.

I always got on Scott's case about the foot
chase, but Scott got his chance to get me back. One night
back in the early 90's I went to a local night club with my
colleagues( and Scott ). I found myself dancing with a nice
girl and I started to do my John Travolta moves out on the
dance floor. I remembered bumping into her and after that
she had problems dancing and walking. It happen again
( the accidental bump ) and then her girlfriends had to
carry her off of the dance floor. I later found out that
she had a wooden leg and I knocked it out of place with my
dance moves. ( Scott, I did NOT know her NOR did I know she
had a wooden leg...obviously !! ). I felt sooooo bad for
her, I just wanted to craw into a hole and forget about
that night !!. The next day I walked into roll call hoping
nobody seen what happen out on the dance floor ( specialty
Scott for obvious reasons !! ). When I walked in, nobody
said anything ( thank god ). I then looked over at Scott
as he sat there with that damn grin on his face and
shaking his head. He said " hey Slinger or should I call
you Woody ??? ". Well Scott, to this day people are still
calling me "Woody" !!!!... I guess that is why they call
them memories, because they last forever .......


good bye for now,

Slinger....................

Rick Genslinger
friend/former colleague

April 24, 2007

YO SCOTT, I HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW BOTH YOUR BOYS SINCE WE HAVE BEEN GETTING TOGETHER AND PREPAIRING FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME AGAINST THE FIREFIGHTERS. JARED IS ONE HECK OF A ATHELTE ALREADY AND HAD A HELL OF A DAY PLAYING D-BACK AND RUNNING BACK FOR US. I ALWAYS TELL HIM TO TAKE THE GLOVES OFF BUT HE LAUGHS AND TELLS ME HES A BEAST. JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW WERE HOLDING IT DOWN FOR YOU AND WERE GOING TO WIN THIS ONE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT ADAM

ADAM LINDERMAN# 655
READING POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 24, 2007

Dear Wertz Family,
This world is a very heartbreaking place to be. My prayers as a surviving daughter of a Fallen Officer are with you. Words can not ease your pain but know that you are never alone. Gone in body, never in mind and spirit. That is how I am able to cope. It just turned 4 years for me on the 17th of April. I channeled my grief this year by developing the Heroes Basket in order to honor my Dad's memory and also the TOO many other Fallen Heroes. I created this in a way to be able to give back and maybe give some comfort.
Trish,
I talked to you today about the baskets and appreciate your support. You are a very strong person and I am sure that Scott is very proud of you and of your strength. It takes shere strength when they are here and even more to cope with them gone. But always know Scott is and always will be a part of you and everytime you look in the mirror or at your boys,you will see that he is here with you. Memories and love NEVER go away. Take care and know that even though we have different tragedies, a loved one lost is just that. And know one knows this nightmare unless they have lived it. Do NOT let anyone tell you how to grieve, how long it should take or how to feel at all. Your feelings are just that, they are yours. No one can take them or dictate them. Please thank your brother for me. Please know that if you need to talk, I am here and that is not just words. Rest with all of the Angels in Blue Scott and keep watch over your family. They need you and always will.

To the son's of PO Wertz,
Always remember that your Dad is there with you. I lost my Dad like you have. It is VERY hard. You will have your good days and bad days.
I want you to remember one thing as you both go through life….
Your dad was an amazing person and as much as I know that you would give anything to have him back, I hope that you will take comfort in knowing how many lives he has touched in the short time he was here.
You know that when we are gone from here
No one will care what kind of car we drove
How much money we had
Or even what we looked like
But what they will remember is
What a difference the person made in the life of another.
The point is not to live forever
But that FOREVER knows that you were once here. That is how your father as well as mine and all of the other fallen hereos will be remembered. Take pride in that. You will always be your father's sons.

Take care,
Heather Everhart
ILM Lt. Walter A Taylor
Baltimore City PD
EOW 4/17/03

Heather Everhart (Taylor)
Surviving Daughter of one of Baltimore PD's finest

April 24, 2007

Hi Scott,
Cant believe your birthday will be here in just 2 weeks, and that we wont be with you. I know, I wouldnt be as much fun this year anyway, "preggers." Matt and I will be down in Daytona for your birthday this year...
Remember Fizz trying to flip the egg at Panda Heaven, and it landed square on his back, oh man. And who can forget Mick being so gracious to drive me home for the "emergency."
Miss you lots.

Brooke Mish
Friend

April 23, 2007

Scott,
It's been over 8 months since that Sunday morning I got the call, asking me to come in on overtime because "Another officer was shot last night". 8 months, and yet I still remember vividly the pain of hearing the words "It was Scotty Wertz" when I asked Lt. Delewski who it was. And it has taken me this long to check this site out, reading the reflections of those who knew you better than I, and those who never met you. Ev has told me that she checks it out regularly, and even my daughter does, but I've always resisted, for reasons I'm not sure of. I guess maybe it's because I've always wanted to remember you as I knew you, and not from the memories and reflections of others. My memories...... the Dallas trip in 04', the year the Eagles made the Super Bowl. Never forget how you wanted to pop that drunken pink-shirted Eagles fan in "Coyote Ugly" for singing the Eagles fight song one to many times! (Not that I didn't think he needed it, but we WERE kinda outnumbered by Eagles's fans, even in the middle of Dallas!) The fun we all had riding the bull at Gilley's (you still owe me a beer for my being the only one not tossed!)The photo of all of us in front of the cowboy at the entrance to Gilley's. Chris and V's housewarming/4th of July party...... my son, Robert, still talks about you chasing him around the house that day! He's playing football with Josh now on the Lincoln Park team.
The Cowboys schedule came out 2 weeks ago, and I realized that I'll be off for 6 of the 8 home games this season. I plan on being there for one of them. When I'm down there I'll lift a beer from my endzone seat at Texas stadium, towards the opening in the top, and drink one to you, Scotty! I hope you're watching, and will tip one with me! You are still missed, and always will be.

Your Fellow Officer, Friend, and Cowboy's Fan,

Greg Harwell#354
Rdg. P.D.

Greg Harwell
Rdg P.D., and friend

April 22, 2007

Brother,
Not a day goes by without you being there Scotty, the pain never stops, you just learn to live with it. Love you man.
Happy B-day. Frank

Sgt. F. Fernandez
Miami, Fl. PD

April 21, 2007

Hi Scott,

Just stopped by to say hello.

It seems like only yesterday that John was teaching Jared to say "WING NIGHT".

Just had "wing night" with both your sons tonight. Boy does time fly...Jared was talking about playing ball outback on Fredrick.....Miss those times. He truly is Mini You.....

Trish looks great,(Even with everything that she is going through!!!!)
Trish, Love You, Mean It.
And the boys are... let's just say....
TRUE WERTZ BOYS....God help everyone.

Forever thinking of you.....Lisa

Lisa Leisey
Friend

April 19, 2007

Hey Scottie,
I guess you seen what happened at Virginia Tech yesterday. Another senseless, ruthless, act of violence against innocent lives. Like the senseless , ruthless, act
of violence that took you away from the thing you liked to do best " being a cop", "a father", "and a husband". When I first heard about this on t.v. I thought of you right away.
I just wanted to stop by and let you know i was thinking about you. Miss you and rest in peace.

ratty
friend

April 17, 2007

i want to say thank you. it has been a while since i had a dream about you. it was nice last night to laugh with you. it really seamed real. i guess that was your way of saying happy birthday. i miss you a lot.

love you

MICHELE
SISTER

April 17, 2007

Hi #2 son

Happy belated Easter. Sure missed not having an Easter basket for everyone. Well we did it. We went on our yearly family vacation for the 1st time in years without you, not your fault you couldn't be with us. It is the asshole scumbag who made all this impossible for you to never spend time with your family and us going on our yearly vacation. It just didn't feel or seem right you not being there. We missed not seeing your sunburned head, hardy laugh and Nevin & Dusty's drinking partner and Trish telling you that you were #l. We did the best we could under the circumstances. I know you were there in spirit (only wish you could have been there in body, cause there were a lot of signs. The sign I loved the most was when the bird pooped on Jared's shirt. I told him it was you giving him hell.

We miss and love you forever.

Barb

April 14, 2007

Hey Scott..... the "reality" of you being gone sometimes just creeps up on us. Emiley had a assembly at school today and a young boy spoke who was drinking and driving and hit another young man and killed him. Well when the Mother of the boy killed was speaking thru her speach she broke down and there were young girls sitting in front of Em and were making a joke of it saying "geez its been 2 years get over it" and Emiley said I had a friend killed in the line of duty almost a year ago and I still cry over him being gone.

That hit home for me..... I know she is sad and missed seeing you this year at the sovereign center but I thought it was getting easier. Guess I was wrong!!!!

I don't know how Trish and the boys do it

We miss you Scott

Keep smiling down on us

Kelley

Kelley
friend

April 13, 2007

Still missing you ... the pain of losing you is still so very real.

Friend

April 13, 2007

To Family,Friends and Co-Workers,
I am a US Marshal working out of Florence SC. I am participating in the Police Unity Tour this year. It is a great honor to be riding for Scott and also for all the officers who were tragically taken from us. I understand that this is a very hard time for you all. I just want you to know that you guys will be on my mind during the ride and it will weigh heavy on my heart. Someone very close to me lost their fiance in 2005. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will be riding with the New Jersey Chapter. I just wanted you guys to know that I hope I will be able to meet you in Washington at the candlelight vigil so I can turn over my braclet to you.

Douglas Skutka
US Marshal

April 13, 2007

Hey Scottie,
With baseball season starting I was thinking about you
and I wanted to tell you how I miss you and the knocks on my window with your flashlight when you were in the neighborhood, driving by the house,patroling my section of the city, or on a call near my house. I would open the door and you would be standing there in your uniform with your marked car or plainclothes in your unmarked car (lol). Then you would take off to go on a call even if it wasnt yours and come back after the call. Fill me in on all the gossip and everything that was going on and I would fill you in too. Well I just wanted to say I miss you. Take care and rest in peace.

Trish,
I hope your getting by as best as possible, Im sure it must be hard as hell for you and the boys.

ratty
friend

April 13, 2007