Officer Down Memorial Page

Our most sincere condolences go out to the Wertz family and the Reading Police Department. Off. Wertz, your final tour of duty may have come to an end but you will not be forgotten.

Officer B. Romberger
Derry Township Police Dept. (Hershey, PA)
August 6, 2006

To the family of Officer Scott Wertz,

I had the honor and the opportunity of knowing and working with Scott, he was a Great Person and Great Police Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wertz family as well as my brothers and sisters in the Reading Police Department. We pray that the good Lord Jesus Christ will comfort each and every one of you, ease your hurt and your pain and give you the peace that only he can provide. Rest In Peace Scott.

* THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLE CALL

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Chief Chris W.R. Wade
Lykens Police Department
August 6, 2006

You, your family, and your department are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
August 6, 2006

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers to this fine officer who has paid the ulitimate price in keeping thier community safe and protecting those they serve.


May he rest in peace

Douglas W. Bennett
KY DJJ

Douglas W. Bennett
Ky Dept of Juvenile Justice
August 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow officers of Ofc. Wertz. May he rest in peace.......

Al Whitney
Yuma County SO AZ
August 6, 2006

REST IN GOD LOVE AND GRACE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL
August 6, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Reading Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA
August 6, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
August 6, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06
August 6, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrolman
Upper Chichester Twp. PA
August 6, 2006

My prayers and condolences to your wife and sons and family and friends and to your Police Family. To You officer Scott Wertz, You will never ever be fogotten and will be in my prayers and thoughts daily. Thank you for your hard work your dedication and the sacrifice you made in making the citizens of Reading safer. I am so very sorry that this happened to another of our Officers. I pray that your family will heal Please take care of them as you now patrol the heavens and sleep in God's Love and In his Arms. God Bless You.
Respectfully,
Kathi halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA
August 6, 2006

Thank you for your service Officer Wertz. Our prayers are with you. your family and your Dept.

DHPD, Michigan
August 6, 2006

RIP Brother

PO
NYPD 30pct
August 6, 2006

On behalf of my department I send our condolences to the family of Officer Scott Wertz and the members of the Reading Police department.
It is in his memory that we continue.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
August 6, 2006

MY BROTHER IN BLUE, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS DURING THIER TIME OF MOURNING. MAY THEY FEEL GOD'S COMFORT AND LOVE DURING THESE TRYING TIMES. MY SPECIAL PRAYERS TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN. TO BE CALLED A HERO, YOU MUST BE ONE AND MY BROTHER, YOU ARE ONE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
August 6, 2006

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made to the city that I am proud to call my hometown. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the members of the Reading Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Wertz, we have the watch now.

Sergeant Robert L. Burkhart
Gulfport (Florida) Police Department
August 6, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Wertz - My husband and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your great loss. We're sorry that such a senseless act could cause so much grief and sorrow. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you strong in the knowledge that others are praying for you.
To Officer Wertz -thank you for your selfless commitment to the community of Reading.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God".

Officers Joseph and Theresa Stauffer
Manheim Borough PD and Penn Township PD
August 6, 2006

Officer Wertz, Thank you for your service to the people in Reading Pennsylvania. We know you made the ultimate sacrifice when you responded to the call for help. We do want you to know although we do not live in Pennsylvania now we did have Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles in Aliquippa. Knowing they were protected meant a lot. Our prayers are with your family and ask God to give them the comfort necessary to carry on.
Your christian Brother & Sister
The Mitchell's

Chief Master Sargeant James & Violet Mit
Parents of Deputy in Orlando, Fl.
August 6, 2006

Scott was a good man , we all loved him, you couldn,t help that,he was that kind of person. God bless you brother Wertz,we,ll look after your family for you , rest in peace.

Off Christopher Dinger #631
Reading Police Dept.
August 6, 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, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
August 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow Officers of Officer Scott Wertz.

Coatesville City Police Department
August 6, 2006

Scott,

Yet another senseless death in Reading. Now you walk hand in hand with the Lord. My prayers go to your family and fellow brothers in blue. You have completed your journey. Rest in peace brother!

York County Officer
August 6, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND READING POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER SCOTT WERTZ. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER WERTZ YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
August 6, 2006

I am so saddened to hear of this tradegy. My family and I will keep Officer Wertz's family in our hearts and prayers, especially over the next few days. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Officer Wertz, thank you for you sacrifice, service and dedication. Know that your family will be cared for by your brother officers as you walk the beat in Heaven. God rest your soul, Sir, you've earned your rest.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Fallen Hero, Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, FCSO
August 6, 2006

Rest in peace Officer Wertz. Let your fellow brothers in blue continue the fight. We will all meet again one fine day.

Trooper
Louisiana State Police
August 6, 2006