Officer Down Memorial Page

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

August 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Wertz's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff A.V. Carpenter. We are all family in law enforcement and we all hurt when a family member goes down. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice-President of Alabama COPS
August 7, 2006

SCOTT, AFTER HEARING ABOUT YOUR DEATH, THE LAST FEW
DAYS HAVE BEEN UNBEARABLE AT TIMES. HOWEVER,
THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD IN AND OUTSIDE THE PRISON
WALLS WILL ALWAYS REMAIN, ALONG WITH OUR
FRIENDSHIP. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..

SLINGER, BADGE #488

former Sgt.Rick Genslinger
BERKS COUNTY PRISON
August 7, 2006

May God hold in his arm's and guide through the gates of heaven Scot and may he comfort your family!!

We'll take from here our Brother.

Your Brother and Sisters of the Palm Beach COunty Sheriff's Dept. Florida

PBSO
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept.
August 7, 2006

On behalf of the Michigan State Police, our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Wertz and his family. Rest in peace, your Michigan brothers in blue will never forget you.

Trooper
Michigan State Police
August 7, 2006

To the Wertz fanily, I can't begin to imagine what pain you're going through right now, but please take comfort in knowing that there are so many people praying for you and your family. Your husband is a true hero. May God Bless You and Your Family.

Jean Lorah
Wyomissing, PA
August 7, 2006

You are in God's hands now. Rest in peace brother

Patrolman R Fincher
KCKPD
August 7, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa
August 7, 2006

Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed but never forgotten! My condolences to Officer Wertz family. God Bless You!

C/O Jason Reichart
Berks County Prison
August 7, 2006

My condolences to the Wertz famiy, fellow officers, and friends.

John C. Poko
Reading Police Academy - Class 97-1
August 7, 2006

God bless Officer Wertz, his family, and his police brothers. My prayers and sympathies are with you all. May he never be forgotten and may he rest in peace.

M. Kriner, Probation Officer
Northumberland Co. Probation/Parole
August 7, 2006

On behalf of the Spring Twp. police department we would like to offer our prayers to the family and co-workers of officer Wertz. I have had the privelage of meeting numerous officers with the Reading police department and know the kind of dedication and devotion the bring to the job. We are saddened to see a hero taken in such a cowardly fashion and pray that God will help all of us with healing.

Rest in Peace Brother.... We will carry on the fight!!!!!

Patrol Officer
Spring Twp Police Dept. (Centre County, PA)
August 7, 2006

I will never forget all the games we umpired together as well as played ! You were a true Friend /teammate/partner.
Better yet you were an outstanding husband and Father!I will forever miss you!

Andy Stoudt
friend
August 7, 2006

thanks for keeping this world safer Sir.my thoughts and respect to you and your family. Rest in peace. from belgium-europe

wygers francky
August 7, 2006

What words have we to describe times like these? None, I fear; for those outside our profession can never understand the sacrifices we make to protect those we love and those we've never met. Be assured brother, that your family in blue shall never forget the stand you took to make the plight of the citizens of Reading more bearable. Rest brother, rest. Your day is done.

a brother patrolman
York City Police Dept., York County
August 7, 2006

May my Precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ open the hearts of the Wertz family to His Love, Comfort, and Strength during this time of sadness and grief. I will be praying for the Wertz family during this time of grief and adjustment to life without Officer Wertz. Thank you Officer Wertz for your service and dedication to the citizens of Reading PA.

Milton T. Mohr
Resident of Easton, PA
August 7, 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.

DEPUTY US MARSHAL
US MARSHALS SERVICE/PHOENIX,AZ
August 7, 2006

May you rest in peace my brother, for you have finshed your watch as a hero. I will take the watch and continue with your strength and honor and keep our world safer everyday. May you be honored forever.

Co-worker of fallen Officer R. Rios EOW 09-04-2005.

Jose Duarte
Douglas Arizona Police Dept
August 7, 2006

Peace be with you, blue angel. You will not be forgotten. Your heroic efforts show your dedication to making the streets safer. In the end, you gave all, and you have earned those wings. Rest in peace, and may God comfort the family you have left behind. You will always be remembered.

August 7, 2006

Even though I have not been on the force for 20 years, I still feel stongly connected in this time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the men and women of the RBP.

Greg Barber
Former Reading Police Officer #182
August 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Scott Wertz. I had the honor to know and work with Scott, a great police officer and a super individual.

Tpr. Steve Turinski
PA. State Police
August 7, 2006

I knew Scott and his family. Scott is the brother-in-law of my roommate in the Marine Corps and current Baltimore City cop. Through emails I recieved today, I can tell you the family is devistaded.

My heart and prayers go out to Tricia, Jared, Josh and the Schappell family. As all our fallen heroes, Scott will NEVER be forgotten. Thank God for people like Scott who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people under his watch.
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A scholarship fund has been established to help the two young sons of Officer Wertz. If you'd like to donate, you can send your contribution to:

Jared and Joshua Wertz Scholarship Fund
c/o BARTA Berks Federal Credit Union
1049 Exeter Street
Reading PA 19604

Former Ofc. LeClaire
GRPD - Arizona
August 7, 2006

May your soul rest in peace. You were always smiling. This city is taking a turn for the worse and we plan to make a change for a safer Reading for everyone. This young man who shot Scott Wertz should've been arrested a long time ago. It is a shame that he had to take another life to get arrested, what makes it worse, an officer. I'm deeply sorry. Many blessings.

August 7, 2006

Another warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.May God bless your wife and children during this tragic time.

Cpl. Sandor
New Philadelphia Police Dept.
August 7, 2006

Officer Scott A. Wertz was a very good friend of mine. I met Officer Scott A. Wertz about 91/2 years ago he came to my home when i had called 911 for help and ever since then we were friends and i greatly appreciate everything he did for me and family.He was a great police officer and he will always be in my heart and prayers.And my prayers go to his two kids, wife and family. We will never forget you Officer Scott A.Wertz.

Karen L Acosta
Friend
August 7, 2006