Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Thanksgiving #2 son,

Sorry I couldn't get here sooner, but we were down to watch the cowboys. It was cold and we were not prepared for the weather, but we made it through. Barry, his family and friends are just so wonderful to the boys. They treat us like we are family. It means so much.

It is just so hard to try and get through the holidays. There are so so so many good memories we have and they will never be forgotten.

I want to wish everyone who comes to this web page, a belated Happy Thanksgiving. It just shows how much they thought of you and how much you were loved.

I also want to wish everyone Happy Holidays, They will be here before we know it, and I only hope we can get through them, I also know it is not going to be easy. We will miss all the guessing games of the presents you always tried to guess and the boxes with the pictures in.

Days of sadness often come
Secret tears still flow
Treasured memories keep you near
Because we loved you so
Your name is often mentioned
All our thouths are with you still
To forget you is impossible
We know we never will.

We love and miss you even more then you can imagine.

Barb
Mother-in-law

November 26, 2007

hey wertzi...what's going on?
i stop by here every single day, but i never have the nerve to right anything to you. i talk to you every single day a couple times a day, when i'm not sure what to do work sometimes i talk to you as you know and ask you what to do. it's kinda funny because every damn time the answer pops into my head and it all turns out perfect.
well Scott...i almost made it. i'm almost there man...the last thing i heard from you was you bustin my ass saying that i was going to have to get through you in patrol ops, then i got there and you weren't there man. i thought about you every day we were there and i tried to tell the guys what you were like and how fun it would have been if you were there. i know we would have learned so damn much from you. we really lost out on alot because you weren't there buddy.
one thing is for sure man, every minute that i get to be on the street, and every person i come into contact with, i promise you it will be for you. you are a Legend in my eyes, a Hero in every sense of the word bro. alot of people talk about others when they are gone, but man i talked about you when you were here, i looked up to you and i continue to look up to you. you were a true cop, not one of those guys that just goes to work every day because it's their routine, and only care about finishing the 8 hrs of the day. you cared about people man and that means so damn much to more people then what they think. i'll never forget how many people i heard say that about you that came into contact with you, the civilians, the ones that look down on the police looked up to you like no one else existed. YOU CARED MAN, AND YOU MADE THIS JOB HONORABLE AGAIN, and i promise you, when i get the chance i will follow in your footsteps and never ever disrespect this profession in any way because you were and still are the Reading Police Dept.
alright Wertzi...i'll talk to you again soon.
keep an eye on the kids bro, they are everything....

FRIEND

November 23, 2007

I love you. I love you. I love you. I miss you. I miss you. I miss you. Happy Thanksgiving Hon!!!

Love forver,

Trish

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

November 22, 2007

Hey Scott.....

Thinking about you today and missing you as always. This time of year everyone is talking about what they are thankful for. Well Scott we are so thankful for you and the friendship that we had with you. We are also thankful that we have so many good memories of you. And a ton of smiles and laughs to say the least.

Please look down on Trish and the boys and Barb and give them the strength they will need to get thru this next few weeks.

Please continue to be with Adam while he is out on the streets... he is one of the "good guys" and is doing the everything he can.... Adam remember we are always here if you ever need anything!!!!!

Scott we miss you

Kelley,Jim and Emiley

Kelley
friend

November 22, 2007

Scott, it's been quite a while now and I know you are in a better place. I still listen to your fellow officers on the radio all the time and remember the days when all of us were up "on the hill" together when I hear those familiar voices. It gets easier to deal with day by day but you are not and never will be forgotten.

John Eisenhard
Wyomissing PD Dispatch

November 22, 2007

Hey Scott, I check this web site daily, but haven't left anything lately. But I just wanted to let you know that a mutal friend of ours just graduated from the accademy last Friday and he will be out on the nasty streets of Reading soon. I know you probably already know that. But just keep him safe, cause we know how bad those streets of Reading are. Just look over him and all the guys in blue and keep them safe.

friend

November 18, 2007

YO BRO, JUST WANTED TO STOP IN AND SAY WHATS UP HAVEN'T HAD THE TIME LATLEY BECAUSE I JUST BOUGHT A HOUSE, WHAT A PAIN IN THE BUTT. CANT WAIT TO HAVE THE GUYS OVER AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. I ONLY WISH YOU WOULD BE THERE TO. I THINK NOW SINCE I HAVE MY OWN HOUSE IM GOING TO START THE A READING PD BEER PONG TOURNEMENT THAT WILL BE HELD AT MY HOUSE MY HOUSE EVERY YEAR, BECAUSE 1 HOPEFULLY IT WILL GET US ALL TOGETHER AND 2 I THINK IT WILL JUST BE A BLAST. MY BASEMENT IS GOING TO BE PERFECT FOR IT. AND SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE I HOPE TO FINISH THE BASEMENT SO IT CAN LOOK LIKE YOURS SOMEDAY. I MIGHT HAVE TO HIRE TRISH TO HELP ME PAINT BECAUSE I SUCK AT IT. SHE REALLY DID A GREAT JOB DOWN THERE, YOU WOULD BE PROUD. I HOPE DUSTIN CAN BRING SOME OF HIS BALTIMORE BOYS DOWN SO US READING BOYS CAN SHOW THEM HOW BEER PONG IS PLAYED LOL.
AH BRO THERE IS STILL SUCH A HUGE VIOD AT THE DEPARTMENT AND IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS WHICH WILL NEVER BE FILLED. IT SEEMS LIKE WE JUST DONT TALK ABOUT IT ANYMORE. ITS STILL SO VERY HARD AND SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST SO DISTANT NOW. WHEN WE TALK ABOUT YOU OR WHEN YOUR NAME COMES UP ITS LIKE WE FEEL YOUR GOING TO WALK THROUGH THE DOOR WHICH NEVR HAPPENS. I HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME REALLY BAD DAYS LATLEY AND FEEL LIKE I JUST HATE EVERYBODY OUT THERE. I TELL MYSELF TO STEP BACK AND LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE BUT YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I DO EVERYONE THAT WE "THE POLICE" DEAL WITH THESE DAYS ARE NOT GOOD PEOPLE. THE ONLY THING THAT PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE IS THE FEW PEOPLE THAT WAIVE OR THAT LITTLE KID WITH THAT AMAZED LOOK ON THERE FACE WHEN THEY SEE YOU DRIVING DOWN THE BLOCK. THESE DAYS THAT VERY RARE. IT ALMOST FEELS SOMETIMES THAT WE ARE VEIWED AS THE ENEMY.
SORRY BRO IM DONE VENTING BUT I KNOW SOME HOW SOME WAY YOU ARE ALWAYS LISTENING. PLEASE KEEP GIVING THE TRISH THE STRENGH TO CARRY ON AS SHE HAS BEEN AND WATCH OVER THE YOUR TWO GREAT LITTLE BOYS WHO HAVE BECOME OUR LITTLE BROTHERS. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT BROTHER I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

P.S TRISH IN THE FUTURE WHEN MY BASEMENT IS FINISHED AND I HAVE A POOL TABLE I GONNA KICK YOUR BUT LIKE YOU HAVE KICKED MINE EVERYTIME I HAVE PLAYED YOU AT YOUR HOUSE. IT HAS NOT BEEN MANY TIMES BUT IM STILL HOLDING A GRUGE BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS LOST SO BADLY. LOL. KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING, YOUR A GREAT MOM, WIFE AND A GREAT FRIEND.
AJ.

OFC. ADAM LINDERMAN
READING POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 13, 2007

I come to this page now and than and always read the reflections of this wonderful man. I never knew Scott personally but he sounds like one of the greatest. When Mr.Wertz was killed that night and it was on the news the next day my heart sank.Here is someone who is trying to keep us safe and just because he was in the right place at the wrong time he has his life to pay. He truly is a hero of reading and the city will never forget. Even though I didn't know him I had to show my respect for him and went down to sov.center that hot afternoon and waited for hours just to walk along with wertz one time. Unfortunately this is life. The world goes on even when u feel it has stopped. The pain in my heart is heavy and I am so sorry Trish u and your boys have to go through this. Reading needs to change.

rs
reading resident

November 12, 2007

Hey Scott...been thinking about you lately, maybe it's because it seems to be an epidemic in the surrounding areas to shoot and/or kill police officers. Some people have no respect for authority anymore and it's sickening.

Miss seeing your face on a Friday in central court, walking the halls or in juvenile court. You are truly missed. I read these reflections at least four times a week and your family seems to have a heart of gold, especially Trish and the boys. I'm sure you're smiling down on them as everyone says.

I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Until next time...

Becky Mooney
Official Court Reporter

November 10, 2007

To the Wertz family:

Please accept my belated condolences upon learning of the loss of one of Pennsylvania's finest police officers. I had the privilege of working with Officer Wertz as an Assistant District Attorney in the late 1990's. It has been some time since the incident, and I have been away from Reading practicing law in New York City. By chance, I met a gentlemen from Reading over the weekend who mentioned Officer Wertz's death. After contacting friends from the District Attorney's Office, I unfortunately confirmed the news.

I browsed the internet and found this site and read through the testimonials. I merely prosecuted the criminals who Officer Wertz and his collegues brought to Court, and my admiration for the police officers of Berks County remain with me as I think of the danger they faced each shift. I never forget the courage and bravery I learned of each day as a young prosecutor early in my career. Fortunately, I had role models such as Officer Wertz to influence me.

Professionals and gentlemen like Officer Wertz are among the few who leave us prematurely. There is comfort in the knowledge that there are other officers to uphold his legacy, and they are not taken for granted. Though my words are long overdue and from a source unknown to you, I hope the profound influence of Officer Wertz and his collegues upon a stranger momentarily assuage the grief brought about by the tragic and needless loss of one of our heros who face the unthinkable daily.

On behalf of a former prosecutor and those who continue to serve Officer Wertz's memory by trying bringing some semblence of justice the world, please accept my well wishes.

Scott, the privilege was all mine.

Kindest regards,

Matthew James

Matthew James
Former Assistant District Attorney - Reading

November 6, 2007

i know it has been a long time. i still come here to read these reflections everyday. i miss you so much scott. nicholas talks about you a lot. it is always the oddest moments that he will just blurt something out. sometimes i just have to ask him what made him say something, because it's just so strange. i know he thinks of you a lot, because he talks about you a lot. the holidays are coming up, and you would be having your christmas party soon & it just makes me think of you even more. i haven't missed a dallas game yet. this sunday they killed the eagles. it was ohhhh soooo... sweet! i haven't been able to get nicholas to come to the other side yet. he is still an eagles fan. i keep telling him the eagles suck, but he just will not budge. he is so stubborn, reminds me of you! well, you keep watch up there, okay? love you & miss you!

MICHELE
sister

November 6, 2007

Hi #2 Son

Was here a couple of days ago to talk, but must have forgotten to hit submit. Must have been one of many of my senior moments.
Thought I would stop by and pretend I was talking to you on the phone. Sure do miss those calls. Things are just not the same since you are gone. Life just isn't fair. I know I shouldn't be so selfish, cause from what they say, you are at a much better place. I know if you were still here, life would be a lot easier. It is just so sad and breaks my heart that you are not here to see the accomplishments that are done by Jared and Josh. I know it is also hard for them that you are not here. Please be with them and give them the strength they need and guide them in the right direction.
Since it is getting colder and there will not be butterflies, we will need another sign to remind us you are near. (I guess we will just have to fly south to be near you),
All the sacrifies you gave, you deserve to be remembered forever. We will never let you be forgotten.

The moment that you died,our hearts were torn in two
One side filled with heartache,the other died with you
We often lie awake at night,when the world is fast asleep
Take a walk down memory lane,with tears upon our cheeks
Remembering you is easy,we do it everyday
But missing you is heartache,that never goes away
A gift for such a little while,your loss is just so wrong
You should still be here,it's with loved ones you belong.

We love and miss you

Barb
Mother-in-law

November 4, 2007

Hello Scott, it's been so long since I came on here to write to you. I hope that your enjoying watching the Cowboys this year. My kids were at a Birthday party tonight and Josh was there. I can't believe how much he has grown up. I remember when my daughter Mackenzi could not stop talking about him in Kindergarden and 1st grade. They both had a blast getting to see each other again. I can't imagine what Trish and your boys are going through. I think about your situation all the time and it brings tears to my eyes. Mark was on a late call last week and he had one of the dispatchers call me to let me know he was going to be late. As soon as I heard the man say Mrs. Hackney this is Reading Police my heart sunk. I never want to get that phone call. I yelled at him as soon as he got home. I told him to never do that to me again. I worry about him everyday and I know the department is trying to do a better job of training the guys and equipting them with better weapons but the streets are getting worse and worse. I just pray that God continues to watch over the officers here and comforts the familys of the officers no longer with us. I know Mark will always be street wise he learned from the best.... he learned from you.

God Bless You Trish, Jarid and Josh
Christina Hackney

Christina Hackney
Wife of RPD officer Mark Hackney

November 2, 2007

Hi Scott -

We are leaving for Florida in a few days and I just wanted to say that I hope you make an appearance down there like last year - it would be nice to see you.

I have to laugh, everytime Fergie and I walk past your house, she stops at your mailbox or somewhere in your front lawn and will NOT budge....I guess she smells Snowball. A few weeks ago we were walking and Josh had Snowball out and Fergie was all over Snowball, their leashes got all tangled and I was trying to get Fergie to keep walking and she wouldnt move. I finally got her going and she would take a few steps and stop and look back to see Snowball...then take a few more steps and look back again - I think my dog is in love.

Well, just wanted to say hi and to let you know we will be in a warm climate this next week in case you wanna fly by.

Miss ya!

Cathy

Cathy Hertzog
Friend/Neighbor

November 1, 2007

To the family of Officer WERTZ, I want to wish you all the best for the future and I hope your pain eases with time.

Scott - Rest in Peace mate.

Sergeant
Western Australia Police

October 29, 2007

Hello... Is this thing on ?? Scott, what's up brother ??..
It looks like your Cowboys are on a roll, but lets see what
they have for my Redskins on Nov. 18th. For some reason
Jared thinks the Cowgirls,(sorry) I mean the Cowboys are
going to " crush " the skins, we'll see...LOL.

My torn calf muscle (from your softball tournament!!) is
almost healed. The doctor said I can start to run in
January or February. ( the only running I would have to do
at that time is to run out and get my Washington Redskin
Super Bowl Champions shirt...LOL.) I plan to play in your
softball tournament again. I don't care who I play for, I
just want to be part of it..

I don't care if they have a 1st Annual Scott Wertz Sky
Diving contest, I'm terrified of heights Scott, but I
would jump anyway. I know I would scream like a girl all
the way down until the parachute would open up (hoping it
would open up !!). My luck I would land in somebodys
cactus garden. But after the doctor's pull out all of the
spines out of my back and legs, I would be back the
following year to jump again. Anything to honor a friend
and HERO !!.

I played in your golf tournament and I learned one thing
from that... It's time to go back to the driving range !!.
Your wife did better then I did. She got closest to the pin
on one of the holes !!. My dad played in the tournament,
I had to wear my old high school football helmet because
he gets upset and sometimes throws his golf clubs around
the golf course!!. We all had a good time, including my
dad..

I just relized that I have to keep on bench pressing for
the next 40 years in order to show off your badge tattoo
on my chest. After that I'll get the "Furniture Disease"
(that's when your chest drops to your drawers). Your tattoo
would be next to my belly button, but I'll still be proud
to show it off to all of the staff members at the nursing
home...


good bye for now,

" Slinger "

Rick Genslinger
friend/former colleague

October 26, 2007

Hey Hon. I know it has been a long, long time since I’ve been here. I’m really sorry about that. I come here at least twice every day. However, I just couldn’t bring myself to write. I guess it was always a comfort to write to you, now it feels like one more reminder that you are never coming back!!!

What a whirlwind the past several months, heck year, have been. I can’t even believe it has been over a year. It has certainly felt like a lifetime. A lifetime of pain and sorrow. A lifetime without you. So much has happened this year without you that I feel like I’ve aged 20 + years. Most days, it still feels surreal. I feel like I’m living a nightmare and I can’t wake up! When I look at your picture I still can’t believe you’re gone! I long so badly to just see you, hear your voice, and/or feel you. (By the way, thanks for allowing me to do that in my dreams. They feel so real and good. However, it is a nightmare to wake up and realize that you are not here. That it was just a dream)!

Thanks for “making” me go back to work. I got the hint! I think it is good for me because it keeps my mind occupied for a good 8 hours a day. However, coming home and you not being here simply sucks. It is so hard. Everything is so hard. You not being here for Jared’s and Josh’s games. You not being here for meet the teacher night while all the other moms and dads are there. We’re trying to adjust but it is so hard. I feel so alone sometimes. I know there are plenty of people to help – and they have, but I miss you terribly. I am so crazy busy that sometimes I don’t know which way I’m going! I miss you just being a dad and being here for the boys!

Before I forget, I wanted to thank you for bringing everyone together. We really needed that. Too bad it is because of your death and the circumstances. Please help us cope with all that has happened and all that is to come!! We will really need your strength!!

I have been on such an emotional roller coaster the past few months. From JT’s joke of a sentence to the one year anniversary, to going back to work, to the scumbag, CR, changing his mind, to you just not being here!! I can’t even begin to tell you how angry I am at CR. Not just for what he did to you, but for what he has put us through, especially that long day we sat in court waiting, only for him to change his mind. I mean what kind of sick animal/scumbag does that and puts people through that? I wanted him to fry before, believe me. But, now I really want him to fry! Please talk to the big man up there and beg him to please let him be found guilty of first degree, nothing less!!

Jared and Josh are doing very well in sports and school. I know you are as proud of them as I am. Jared is playing a lot and has lots of tackles and even an interception! He almost scored a touchdown! Josh plays almost the entire game. He is scoring lots of goals!! They are becoming more and more like you every day!! Jared is as tall as I am now!!

I know you are always watching and with us. I just wish so badly you were here in body. We miss you so, so much. So terribly much. There is not an hour of the day that I don’t think about you and how much I miss you. Thanks for keeping us safe. Thanks for giving me the strength to get through this past year and for not letting me do something stupid. I really don’t know how I did it most of the time. But I did it for you, and most importantly for the boys. Actually, I guess between you and the boys, my family, my friends, your friends, your co-workers and even complete strangers, they all got me through. I don’t know how I will ever be able to possibly thank everyone!

I am trying so hard to do a good job for you and the boys! They have been, are, and always will be my number one priority!! I just feel so helpless sometimes when it comes to them. I want so badly to take away their pain and sorrow and I don’t know how to do that. I guess I can’t take it away and I just need to face that. I just look at them and feel so bad for them. I know they miss you terribly. I can see it in their eyes. Sometimes when we go to counseling, it is heart-wrenching! They can’t talk about you without crying. Then I start crying and before you know it, we are all crying! I recently visited PO Jesse Sollman, CI David Petzold, and Mike Wise’s ODMP pages. I wanted to see how their families, especially their wives/widows were doing. When I read what they have said, it is like looking in a mirror! How does one go on? When does it get better? Like a “Wise” woman once told me, “it doesn’t get better, it just gets different”. This is so true. I/we try to move on but it will never, ever be the same, never. I can so relate to PO Sollman’s wife and the things she said! I feel like I will never love anyone again the way I love you. I still love you so, so much. How do I ever get over that? I feel like I will never be “truly” happy again, like I was with you. I feel like I will never truly move on! I guess it is the realization that all of the dreams I/we had are gone and that you are gone!! And that I'm living a life, but that life doesn't include you anymore!! Furthermore, I so look forward to the day I will see you again, that it hurts. In fact, I long for that day! I hate to wish the boys and my life away, but I just can’t wait! I have been thinking so much about you lately. More than the usual every hour of every day! I think the past year has been so overwhelming, that more shock is wearing off and more reality is setting in - every day!

Just know we will never, ever forget you or your sacrifice. (I can only hope that no one else will ever forget!) We will continue to honor you and your heroism. We will continue with fundraisers to help support the scholarship funds in your name. We will continue to love you and miss you! Heck - we miss you more and more everyday!!! I will continue to try and be strong! You will always and forever be in our hearts and souls!! Can’t wait to see you again someday!! Until then, I’ll be counting the days . . .

Love forever,

Trish

P.S. I know you were there to greet Duncan. I told him to say hello to you for me and tell you how much I miss and love you. I know the two of you are up there drinking beers together! Take care of each other until Ginny and I get there!

P.S.S. This is for you! It sums up how I feel! It is by Leann Rimes! I've change the words around a little!!

How do I get through the nights without you
Since I have to live without you
What kind of life can this be
Oh I, I need you in my arms
Need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul

Since you had to leave
Baby he took away everything good in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
Since you had to go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live

Without you, there is no sun in my sky
There is no love in my life
There is no world left for me
And I, oh Baby, I don't know what I would do
I am lost now that I lost you
Since you had to leave
Baby he took away everything real in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
Since you had to go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live

Please tell me baby
How do I go on

Since you had to leave
Baby he took away everything
Need you with me
Baby don't you know that you were everything good in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
Since you had to go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live

how do I live without you
how do I live without you baby
how do I live....

Trish Wertz
Loving Widow

October 25, 2007

YO BROTHER,

JUST WANTED TO SEE HOW YOU WERE DOING AND SAY HI AND LET YOU KNOW WHATS GOING ON IN THE CITY AND THE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE BEEN REALLY BUSY LATLEY TAKING THE SAME OLD CALLS BUT WE ARE ASLO MAKING SOME GOOD ARREST'S ON SOME PRETTY BIG DIRTBAGS IN THE CITY ALSO. VICE HAS BEEN CLEANING HOUSE AND GETTING SOME OF THE BIG BOYS OFF THE STREETS. SMITTY IS ON A TRANSFER DONE IN VIPER AND IS REALLY DOING A GREAT JOB. HE HAS BEEN GROWING A BEARD AND LOOKS FUNNY BUT I GUESS ITS ALL IN THE PART. I HAVE BEEN GETTING BETTER AT THIS JOB EVERYDAY I GO OUT AND IM GETTING MORE AND MORE CONFIDENT EVERYDAY. CHRIS HAS BEEN HELPIING ME OUT ALOT AND IS REALLY ONE OF THE GUYS THAT YOU CAN ASK THOSE DUMB QUESTIONS TO AND HE WONT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A DUMMY. I HAVE BEEN IN EVERY DISTRICT IN THE CITY AND I REALLY DO LIKE MORE THEN OTHERS BUT IM FINE WITH WORKING WERE EVER THEY NEED ME TO BE DURING THE SHIFT. I HAD A FUNNY CALL IN CAR 14 A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. THE CALL WAS FOR A DOG ON A ROOF IN THE 300 BLK. OF LOCUST STREET, I GOT THERE AND SURE ENOUGH THERE WAS A BENJI LOOK ALIKE ON THE ROOF OF THIS HOUSE AND I HAD NO WAY OF GETTING HIM DONE OFF THE ROOF. I CALLED TAC 1 AND WAS ABOUT TO HAVE THE FIRE COMPANY COME OUT WITH A LADDER TRUCK SO THEY COULD GET THIS DOG OFF THE ROOF. FINALLY I WALKED AROUND THE BACK OF THE HOUSE AND SAW THAT THE HOUSE HAD THE THIRD FLOOR WINDOW OPEN AND THIS DOG WAS JUST JUMPING OUT THE WINDOW AND RUNNING ALONG THE BLKS ROOFS. FINALLY THE DOG WENT INTO THE HOUSE AND I CANCELED THE FIRE COMPANY. FTO. FRY WAS MAKING FUN OF ME SO MUCH THAT DAY BECAUSE HE WAS OUR DESK SGT. FOR THE SHIFT. I GUESS WHEN THE GUYS NEED SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT I PROVIDE THE DRAMA, WHICH IS OKAY WITH ME AS LONG AS ITS NOT THAT BAD. WELL BUDDY THAT PRETTY MUCH IT, PLEASE KEEP GIVING TRISH THE STRENGH AND WATCH OVER HER AND THE BOYS. DUSTIN NOT SURE OF YOUR WORK STATUS BUT IM SURE YOUR GETTING AFTER IT WERE EVER YOU ARE. BARB STILL THINKING OF YOU AND THE HUGS "LOL". MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT. AJ.

OFC. ADAM LINDERMAN #655
READING PD.

October 23, 2007

Hey Scott

Just wanted to stop by and say hello.... have been thinking alot about you lately.
Keep smiling down on us and continue to keep Trish and the boys strong!!!

Miss You

Kelley

Kelley
friend

October 16, 2007

Hey Scotty,
Just want to drop by and say hello....I've thought about you alot lately and still have a hard time believing you are gone....amazing how unfair life can be sometimes....Just know that you are sadly missed and thought of every day by so many people.....on a happy note (at least for you), how about them Cowboys? Looking pretty damn good so far. We'll see what the got for the Patriots..... talk to you soon!

Dustin
brother-in-law/ BPD Maryland

October 14, 2007

Hi #2 son,

Well here it is, one year and a couple of month later that you were taken from us. It is just so hard to believe that you are not here with us. I am, as well as others are just waiting for someone to pinch us and tell us it is just a dream or should I say a nightmare. I am really trying to get grips of the whole situation and am having a rough time trying to accept it. I hope one day as they say time heals that it will come sooner then later.

Boys are doing great. Jared enjoying football and Josh is really enjoying soccer. Trish getting back in the groove. I know it is not easy since she has all the responsibility of everything on her shoulders and not being able to share them with you. But as they say life goes on and believe me it is not easy.

A heart of gold stopped beating
Two smiling eyes at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
that he only takes the best
You were someone very special
You can never be replaced
Your memory in our lives
can never be erased
Your resting place we visit
To place flowers with loving care
And no one knows the heartache
when we turn and leave you there.

Miss and love you

Barb
Mother-in-law

October 5, 2007

Hi,Scott.
Wow, I can not believe a year has gone by. This was not fair. I just hate writing but Ron and I talk about you often. You will never be forgotten. Tish and the boys will always be in our hearts and prayers. Please keep them strong. Will talk to you later.
Love Linda

Linda Cucinotta
friend

September 29, 2007

Hey Wertzy,

Was at Rob and Amy's wedding this weekend. It was beautiful. I know you would have been there being the typical life of the party. You were definatley in our thoughts, and were the topic of some conversations. Miss you!

Shelly
Friend

September 27, 2007

YO SCOTT,
FINALLY GOT THE TIME TO CHECK IN. IM UP HERE IN TELESUCK RIGHT NOW RUNNING NAMES AND REG'S, WITH I WAS OUT THERE RIGHT NOW DROPPING THE HAMMER BUT I GUESS SINCE I AM ONE OF THE NEWEST I GOT TO SLEP UP THE LADDER STEP BY STEP. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ALOT LATLEY BECAUSE I FEEL IF IM NOT OUT THERE SOMETHING BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN. I DONT WANT TO MISS ANYTHING AND I JUST WANT TO BE THERE FOR EVERY CALL. I TRADED MY V-ROD IN AND I GOT A 2005 FATBOYM, WISH I COULD HAVE RODE IT IN THE RIDE FOR YOU BUT I DIDN'T GET IT IN TIME.EVERYBODY AT RPD IS DOING GOOD FROM WHAT I KNOW. I WAS OVER IN THE JUVENILE SECTION OF C.I. AND I WAS LOOKING AT MALCHOM'S PICTURES AS I ALWAYS DO AND I SAW THE PICTURE OF YOU TWO GUYS OUT SOMEWHERE. ITS A GREAT PICTURE BUT I CAN ONLY LOOK AT IT FOR A FEW SECONDS AND HAVE TO WALK AWAY.
YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED EVERYDAY AND THE HURT NEVER STOPS.
TO TRISH AND THE BOYS I HOPE THAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING GOOD AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON. KEEP STAYING STRONG FOR EACH OTHER, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS AND HEART AND NEVER FAR FROM MY THOUGHTS.

OFC. ADAM LINDERMAN #655
READING POLICE

September 25, 2007

Hey,

Was at the crime Scene today, the flowers were from Rob Johnson's wedding.

Feeling kind of crappy today. Went to get the car washed and realized that we're getting a free wash because you were murdered....just doesn't seem right.

Missing you. Trish told me about Officer Of the Year. Sorry we couldn't be there but we had to go to the wedding.

Just wanted to say hi.

Sending love back to you.....Lisa

Lisa Leisey
Friend

September 23, 2007