Sean Collier

Sean, I didn't know you personally, but I wish I did. The more I learn about you and the very short life you lived, the more I am impressed with what an outstanding person you truly were. The MIT community was very lucky to have you and my heart goes out to all those who did have the chance to cross paths with you during your time here. I can't even imagine how much greater their feeling of loss must be.
As the daughter of a retired police officer, I have gotten small glimpses throughout my life of what both your MIT family and your related family must be experiencing. I will keep them in my thoughts and I hope that they will be comforted by wonderful memories of you and all the lives you touched while you were with us on earth.
I will remember you always and will strive to "do it right" (whatever 'it' may be at the time) in your honor.
Rest in Peace.

We had not met ,but from hearing and reading about your accomplishments and your career which was far too short you left an impression on me even after all of my years in law enforcement . We started our careers with the Somerville Auxiliary Police working countless hours on our own time trying to learn and absorb as much as we could in hopes of eventually begin a fulltime career in law enforcement. We then went to work on a university campus, a position that involves serving and protecting people of many various backgrounds, who come with their own set of ideas of what our job as police officers on a campus are while helping them become young adults while trying to keep them safe and out of trouble. I had the privilege to attend your memorial service yesterday and by the tributes and the people from your institution that were present I could tell that you made a lot of friends. Thank you for your service .

Officer Sean Collier Rest in Peace, you will not be forgotten. Heroes Live Forever.

As a mother of a son and a member of the MIT community, I want to express my deepest sympathy to Officer Sean Collier's family and to his fellow officers at MIT. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Sean, I know many members of our police force. By far, they are the most amazing and caring police officers a community will ever know. The Memorial Service yesterday honoring Officer Collier was a beautiful tribute and illustrates once again MIT is the most incredible institution on this earth.

Our hearts and prayers are with you today and always. Though we only know Officer Collier through mutual friends, we can clearly see his kindness and warmth in the impact his loss has made on the MIT community. His memory will live on through all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Mr. Collier, during your entire career, you laid down your life in order to make this college campus a safer place for students, and for that I am forever grateful. I am so sad that you had to pay the ultimate price in such a senseless act of violence by someone who wanted nothing more than to kill innocent Americans. And to your family, I say, My greatest sympathy for your loss.

Sean stood for everything decent in our country. We adire and appreciate what he was and what he will be remembered for--RIP Sean.

Words cannot express my sorrow and anger over the loss of Officer Collier. Blessings to his family and know that he will not be forgotten.

I was very proud to be a part of Officer Sean Colliers Memorial Service yesterday, it was the most impressive so "Brotherhood/Sisterhood" with fellow Law Enforcement Officers. Many of us did not know Sean personally, but we all know his character, which is willing to do the right thing to protect the innocent. Unfortunatley Sean made the ultimate sacrifice, which every Law Enforcement officer is full aware of when they put on the uniform and badge. If I were to meet his parents, I would say this: Mr. & Mrs. Collier sadly on 4/18/13 you lost your Sean, on that very same day you gained something as well. You gained thoushands of loved ones from across the counrty and globe, which all are called Law Enforcement Officers. Officer Collier is now a Warrior Angel in Heaven standing with St. Michael watching over all of us. A Hero Remembered Never Dies, and In Valor There Is Hope.

Respectfully,
Fellow Law Enforcement Officer

My heart goes out to Officer Collier's family, friends, and colleagues. When I saw his photo, with that genuine smile from his whole being and that spark in his eyes, I knew the MIT police are the same wonderful people as when I was a student over 25 years ago. MIT hired the most amazing people for the MIT Police, really good, sharp, warm, salt-of-the-earth people who cared so much for the students. Protectors and advisors. Much of why I have such a good opinion of police in general as an adult comes from my experience at MIT. Back then, they went so above and beyond the call of duty. I felt I had to express my gratitude for Officer Collier's work and deepest condolences to his loved ones.

i was so touched by your story in PRC, at the other side of the world. thanks for all you have done. give me the hope and faith.
God bless your family

So sorry for this loss.

Thank you for your service Officer Collier.