Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a member of the Reutlingen PD in Germany, the sister city of Reading, I was shocked when I heard this night about the death of Officer Wertz in the line of duty.


I didn't know Scott but I was in Reading in march this year
vistiting the Reading Fire Department where I met some nice and brave police brothers. Then in June some officers visited Reutlingen for a soccer match and we had a lot fun.

Scott - my prayers are with you, your wife, your children and your brothers of the RPD.

Were're brothers all over the world!!!


Rest in peace, Scott. You'll be in my heart for the rest of my life!

Capt. Tobias Feucht
Reutlingen PD, Germany (Sister City of Reading)

August 10, 2006

Dear Scott and Family,

I have hear of you but didn't completely know you. I have volunteered with Red Cross for over 15yrs and have met many police & fireman. I just recently moved out of Reading but I still work here,volunteer here, attend church here and my parents live here. You and Reading Police are what makes our street safe. My family thanks you for all you have done. Please let God watch over you & your family. I hope they know that your are truely a HERO! Please let his wife and children find peace in knowing that Scott Loved them and his job. You & Mike will always be in my thoughts and prays.

August 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Rest In Peace.

Brandy

August 10, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Wertz.

As a City of Reading employee and a Crime and Justice student I understand the challenges that are faced in the city and in the profession and am grateful for officer's, such as Officer Wertz who went above and beyond to do their jobs.

He will be greatly missed.

C.M. Elliott
Crime & Justice Student

August 10, 2006

You have done so much for people in the city you can't even imagine. My thoughts go out to your family,friends and Reading police officers. This was a senseless act that took an important person away from this city. You will never be forgotten.

Angel
a Friend

August 10, 2006

Scott, You were such a fun loving guy. You loved to pick on my all the time and tell me how i was to young for a boyfriend and how you were going to move your cars off the road when i started driving. I loved your straight face smile!! Dont worry about the boys my dad will take them under his wing! If only you saw how many people came to pay their respects to you, you would be amazed.
You will be missed by all, but never forgotten!! <3kelly

Kelly
family friend

August 10, 2006

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO OFFICER WERTZ'S WIFE AND CHILDREN

NONE

August 10, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

Officer Gwen Bondi
Springfield Township Police Department

August 10, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Wertz. I lost my father in July of 1989 due to a police chase, and I deeply understand the pain that goes along with the loss of a loved one who also was a police officer. I can tell you that it will never go away, but it will slowly get easier to deal with. I recommend highly the COPS organization, Conerns of Poilice Survivors, they are a group made of police survivors and can help everyone in the family to cope with this sudden loss. God Bless your family and keep them safe.

Gwen Phelps
Daughter of Ofc Richard Phelps, Lemoyne PD PA

August 10, 2006

To the Wertz family my prayers go out to you. Please know that Officer Wertz died a hero and he will sadly be missed.

August 10, 2006

everytime my husband walks out the door to go to work we always say "i love you" to each other even if we are having an argument.and this is one of the reasons why, you never know what will happen,i did not know officer wertz personally,but i have shed more than a couple tears for the loss his family and friends have endured and for the loss of a seemingly wonderful person! i personally would like to thank you for helping to keep the people of reading safe, you are a true hero!! you will never be forgotten by my family.my neighbor grew up with you and attended your wedding,i have heard nothing but wonderful things about you. GOD BLESS MRS.WERTZ AND THEIR 2 BOYS.MAY THE LORD HELP YOU THROUGH THIS AND GIVE YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH.

citizen of millmont

August 10, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family. You were a great guy, and you will be missed!

Vanessa
friend of fellow officers

August 10, 2006

What a beautiful tribute yesterday to our fallen brother. When the bagpipes played "Amazing Grace" the wind blew through the trees and I know it was Scott in that wind wishing all of us peace. Trish, I wish you and the boys that peace. To my brother in blue...

August 10, 2006

The officers of Troy PD send our condolences to the family,friends and co-workers of Officer Scott Wertz. May God grant you all the strength to guide you through this tragic event.

Officer Jack McMahon
Troy N.Y. PD

August 10, 2006

Officer Wertz-you are a true hero. Our city has become a dangerous place to live, and yet you continued to go out there every day to keep our residents safe.
Words can never express how thankful we are to you and all our officers. We pray for you, your wife, and your children. May God bless you.

Jill and Morgan Dyer

Jill Dyer
City of Reading resident

August 10, 2006

Officer Wertz, you have server your city and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Wertz, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Reading Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

August 10, 2006

Dear Wertz Family,
I attended Scotty's services yesterday at the Sovereign Center, and I was touched by many things. I was touched by the support of the police departments from all over. What a sad yet beautiful experience to see all of those police officers filing in two-by-two and saluting their fallen brother. I was touched by the community support as well. Reading IS a violent city, but there are so many good people in thle city also. People stood outside for a long time in the heat just to come in and pay their last respects to a man who is truly a hero, giving the ultimate sacrifice for those who have no respect for the law or for the police. All of us police wives sat together grieving your loss with you and feeling your pain. Right now you are going through the nightmare of every one of us and my heart breaks for you. I wish there were some words of comfort I could give you that would ease your pain for just a little bit. I think what touched me the most about the whole memorial service was the dignity which you showed and the graciousness you showed to every single person that came through that line to pay their respects to Scotty and to you and your family. You were consoling people when they should have been consoling you. I can't imagine standing where you stood. I hope I never have to stand where you stood. Please know Mrs. Wertz, that if you ever need anything, all of us are here for you. I knew Scotty from working in St. Joe's ER for many years. He truly conducted himself in a professional manner, but always had a ready smile and was just a really great and funny guy. He will truly be missed. God bless you and comfort you in your time of sorrow and loss, and know that you always have friends that are praying for you and are here for you.
Rest in peace Brother.
Gone but never forgotten!
The Balkiewicz Family

Kenda Balkiewicz
wife of fellow Reading Police Officer

August 10, 2006

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Heaven has another HERO.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

August 10, 2006

Our family was a member of the softball community. My husband played for many years. He only knew Scott to say "hello" in passing. Although they were not close friends, we received several phone calls from my husband's former team mates telling us about the tragedy. Officer Wertz and Team mate Scott touched so many lives, our prayers go out to the Wertz Family.

A Softball Wife
City League Champs

August 10, 2006

Rest in peace, Officer Wertz! You were obviously a good man based on the turnout you received on Wednesday at your funeral services. I pray for your family and fellow officers!

Kathleen
Former Reading Resident

August 10, 2006

Scott, You meant so much more to Craig then you ever knew. He lets few in... you, he did.. He looked forward to the endless phone calls.. loved being your partner D platoon. Life will be forever changed. To Tricia, I dont know you well, however feel I do from knowing Scott. I am so sry for your loss. You are living my biggest fear.. Know we are all here for you...even when the dusts settles. Believe in Angels..YOUR boys are protected by one now keeping watch over Heaven. Forever in our hearts, minds and Prayers.. May you find peace<3

Wife of OFF. Hevalow (Rdg Police Dept)

August 10, 2006

Scotty, I knew you since I moved here in 1995. I was here when EMS brought you in. Bless you and your family. My prayers are with you and them.

Medic
TRHMC Trauma Center

August 10, 2006

scott

iam a 24 year old father of 3 was in the army all my kids and wife did while i was gone was worried about me i cant even think what it would have been like for them if i never come home. you are a true hero. you where a father a son a brother a friends etc to many people and you did what you had to do to make reading safe for me and my kids thats something you dont hear about everyday. i only lived in reading a few years now. but i learned about since ive been hear its not a place you want to be at all so at least you are in a better place. safer place where you will see your family friends and everyone else you truely loved thats heaven cause u di dwhat was right. i was at the sevice for you it was one of the saddest thing i ever saw in my life even more sad then when my mom died and ill tell you why. your kids are so young. now they have no dad cause some moreon whanted to use a gun. and the serive was so great.
i lived in nyc when sept 11 happened i saw funrals and belive when i say reading did a great job on your. and your follower officer where great. i dont no how they can handle it. this city needs help real bad. its sad it took this for the city to come together and relize wow look at this its getting bad. like i said you are a true hero and ill never forget about you. we need more people like you in reading that will go above and behond to make this city safe for us to live in again. i was thinking bout moving out the city but then i thought 2 times and said you no this city is not that bad its what you make of it. ?I mean the city has its good things and bad things just like every city but reading is just so small it seems like its always in your backyard. so now me and my family are buying a house in reading and are going to try to make sum changes around reading we want to open a new park cause we have a small business. and if we do we would like your familys ok to use your name for the park. so every on ecan remeber you.thank you very much.
god bless you and your family.you where a true american solider trying to make it better for all us god bless.
gone but not forgotten

david
reading pa resident

August 10, 2006

On behalf of the Attleboro Police we wish you peace brother, and our thoughts are with your family and brother officers within your department.

det. timothy cook sr
Attleboro Police Department

August 10, 2006

Scott,
I did not know you personally but I am now getting the wonderful and honored opportunity to know you through these reflections. Being an ex-police officer, I know the brutality of the streets but I also know the feeling when you make someone's day. When I heard the news, it made me sick as once a cop, always a cop. You are a hero and you died for doing what you believed in. I will pray for the Wertz family to find strength in this time as well as pray for all law enforcement officers that sacrifice their lives every day.
Thanks Scott for everything you did and thank you Reading Police Dept. for your continued courage!!

Ex-Police Officer
Schuylkill County, Pa

August 9, 2006