Police K9 Rocky portrait

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by GSDfan on 15 October 2010 - 19:10

http://willow-street-pictures.artistwebsites.com/

In Honor of Officer Scott Wertz EOW 08.06.2006, who's death in the line of duty inspired the return of the Reading Police K-9 Unit
Sale Proceeds benefit The Friends of the Reading Police K9 Unit (non-profit organization that financially supports the RPDK9 Unit)

by PA K9 on 15 October 2010 - 20:10

This is such a moving photograph--even more so when you view the larger version on the Willow Street website.

I came across this picture a few months ago on the the Friends of the Reading Police K-9 Unit website and immediately shared it with my trainining partners. Let us not forget how many officers pay the ultimate sacrifice with their lives--and as this photo shows all too well, the sadness that is left behind.

Thanks so much for sharing this, Melanie.

Scott

by GSDfan on 15 October 2010 - 20:10

Absolutely...thanks for commenting. The really neat part was that this shot was candid. The handler downed him next to the marker while they were setting up. Rocky put his nose down on the picture on his own and they hurried to get the cameras on him and snapping. Nothing was put on the officers picture to get his nose on it...it just happened while they were setting up.

by Renofan2 on 15 October 2010 - 21:10

Wow, when Jim described the photo shoot to me I knew it had to be awesome, but even I could not imagine how moving it would turn out to be. Just a beautiful tribute.

Cheryl

by sable59 on 15 October 2010 - 23:10

great pic

by Don Corleone on 16 October 2010 - 03:10

Best pic I've seen on here.

by Jyl on 16 October 2010 - 09:10

Melanie
Beautiful picture. As the saying goes "pictures are worth a thousand words"!

by triodegirl on 17 October 2010 - 08:10

This is a very moving portrait. Made me pause to wonder what Scott was like and how can we possibly ever thank him and others who pay the ultimate price to keep us safe.

I also wonder why there isn't a bigger response to this thread but then I am as guilty as anyone of not responding because I don't know what.to say.

I think Rocky said it best.

by GSDfan on 17 October 2010 - 11:10

Well said Triodegirl. Thanks to the others for commenting...I'm sure the Friends of the Reading Police K9 would appreciate if people could FW the K9 Rocky portrait link to friends and family and/or share it on your facebook/twitter pages.

Here is some Information on Officer Wertz
Police Officer Scott Alan Wertz
Reading Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, August 6, 2006

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 045

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 6, 2006
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Officer Scott Wertz was shot and killed at approximately 2:00 am after he and his partner responded to a fight at a local convenience store at the intersection of 8th and Walnut Streets.

Officer Wertz and his partner were working a plainclothes regional auto theft detail when the call was broadcast and they responded to the scene. When they arrived at the location, they heard several shots in the parking lot and saw a man leaving the lot.

As the officers approached the man he began to flee on foot. When Officer Wertz caught the man, he suddenly fired two shots, fatally striking Officer Wertz in the chest. Officer Wertz's partner immediately tackled the suspect and took him into custody.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

Officer Wertz had served with the Reading Police Department for 9 years. He had previously worked as a prison guard and as a part time officer for the Sinking Spring and South Heidelberg Township Police Departments. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Re-establishment of the City's K9 unit was one of the ways the community felt would increase officer safety

Here are a few newspaper articles showing the work of the new K9 Unit!
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=222312
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=244730
http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=220358

by Slamdunc on 18 October 2010 - 03:10

Melanie,
That's an awesome photo. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Wertz's family and the Officers in his Dept. What a tragedy. I've met his wife and she is friends with friends of mine. I know from personal experience of having a friend and partner killed, standing next to me, what they are going through. You never really get over it; but as time goes on you have longer and longer moments of not thinking about it. Over time you are able to think about other things and less of the day is spent thinking about the loss of a loved one or friend.

The photo is a nice way to remember Officer Wertz and the ultimate sacrifice he made.

Jim

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