Sincere condolences to Sean's family and the MIT Police Department, as well as the rest of the many communities affected. Many parents of adult children place their trust in the MIT Police to keep them safe. Sean lived up to this trust in an exemplary manner, as do all the MIT Police Officers. You have our sympathy, and our renewed respect and gratitude for doing a job that puts your safety second to the safety of those you protect.

Peter Brenton, MIT Staff
4/22/2013

I happened to administer an exam between 7:30-9:30pm in the Stata Center and left only around 10pm
on Thursday night. When I arrived home with my bike I received the emergency message from MIT
campus on my cell phone about this terrible event. Sean was there to make sure nothing would have
happened to me in case I would have stayed just a little longer. Thank you!

My condolences to the family.

Christoph Paus (Professor of Physics)
4/22/2013

Thank you so much for your service and dedication to protecting MIT. You will be truly missed on campus. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Kathy
4/22/2013

I never met you, but from everything I've read about you it sounds like you were an amazing person and truly connected to the school. I'm so sorry our community had to lose such a pillar. Thank you for your service and protection.

MIT grad student
4/22/2013

My deepest condolences to Sean's young familiy. Your hubby will always be in my heart. My god always priase him and look after him. Now, he'll be save forever.

Andy Jay beaumont
4/22/2013

Thank you for protecting us.

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." ~John 15:12-13

You truly embodied these values, making the greatest sacrifice so that we all might live. Thank you.

Kristina
4/22/2013

With all of my Heart, I express extreme sadness for your loss.

Brian Chafin, Naval Science MIT
4/22/2013

I have worked at MIT for eighteen years so I know the campus and certainly many of the faces. I cross Vassar Street at the crosswalk when I come into work at 8:20am or so, and I will always greet the officers and wish them a safe day. I had no idea just how powerful those words could be.

Law enforcement from all over got the bad guys but that doesn't bring you back or that sad feeling that I've had since Thursday night...

God bless you Officer Collier -- Rest in Peace.

Peggy Udden
4/22/2013

You will be remembered for ever in our hearts for the sacrifice you made. Boston will never forget your fight and sacrifice against the Jihadi terrorists. I want your memorial to come up. May your soul rest in peace. For ever live liberty. May your family members gain enough courage to face the ugly truth. My salute to you.

Pramod TK
4/22/2013

What an exceptional man. How many campus police officers make so many dear friends? And how many campuses would express such love for their officers? Officer Collier's spirit will live on among us. May we all learn from his example. May his family find peace.

Jane
4/22/2013

We thank you and your family for your ultimate service.

4/22/2013

Thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe. We will never forget you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

GMD
4/22/2013

May we always remember the courage of this young and brave officer, who was ready to sacrifice his life for the protection of our society and our MIT community. My sincerest condoleances to his family and friends.

4/22/2013

Sean,
Thank you for your service to this country. You will be missed.

Joe Miterko
4/22/2013

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

MIT grad student
4/22/2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Collier's family. We are MIT Strong for you!!
With deepest sympathy,

Karen

Karen Fosher
4/22/2013

May the PEACE OF GOD keep your hearts and thoughts during this difficult time.
God is a HEALER. HE will provide healing as needed.

Pauline Blair
4/22/2013

RIP Officer Collier, your dedication and selfless service to the MIT community will forever be remembered by your honorable valor you portrayed not just on that day but every day. Those in Boston and around the world are humbled by these recent events that demonstrated what true courage and heroism is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time.

Kristin McCoy
4/22/2013

Thank you for keeping watch, Officer Collier.

Christopher D. Di Guardia
4/22/2013

It is beyond grasp, the level of dedication and ultimate sacrifice Officer Collier and all of MIT police endure for the safety of the school and the community. My eternal gratitude is given to Sean, my condolences to his family, and I want to strengthen the hands of the police force that work tirelessly to keep us safe.

Student
4/22/2013

Thank you Officer Collier for protecting the MIT community. You will not be forgotten.

4/22/2013

you have been a generous brave man. Thank you!

Giulio
4/22/2013

Our deepest sympathies go out to the MIT Police Department and to the family and friends of Officer Collier. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Christine Tempesta
4/22/2013

There are no thanks that can suffice for the ultimate sacrifice.

Tom Mrowka
4/22/2013

Thank you for keeping us safe. We will remember and miss you.

Emily O
4/22/2013

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