Sean Collier

I am a Massachusetts resident my whole life... I was TOTALLY shocked and devastated April 15th and again the 18th of such terror on our American soil. I am sending my condolences to Officer Sean Collier's family, uniformed brothers and sisters, and all of Boston for such horrific loss !! He represents what an American hero is all about, you all do !! We all mourn your tragedy and send our heartfelt love to each and every person this ripple affect has had on their lives. We shall NEVER forget !! God bless and job well done Officer Collier and colleagues !!

Sorry to hear that You left us so soon. I'll place a memorial flag in honor of You at the National Police Officer's memorial in washington dc.

I would like to thank you Office Collier. Thank you for standing up for all Americans, Students, Runners, Moms, Dads, Brothers and Sisters. For the people of Boston. For all freedom loving and understanding people of this country and world. Thank you for just waking up and doing your job. Thank you for proving that right is always stronger than wrong. Thank you for protecting MIT one of the worlds most amazing universities. That welcomes smart people from all over the world and doesn't judge them...it teaches them. Thank you for being you. God Bless you...

To the Collier Family,
Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet your son but I do know people I have, and have read so many amazing things about him. He truly sounds like a truly amazing person and has undoubtably changed the MIT community for the better, forever. Those who have met him and those who have learned his story will never forget the impression he left on this world and everyone he encountered. People like Sean are never forgotten. I'm so sorry for your loss, I hope you find some solace in the fact that at 26 Sean has made such an unbelievable impact on the world. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends every day. May Sean rest in peace and continue to shine his light on all of us and protect for the test of our lives.

To the Collier family:
From everything that I have read about Officer Collier, he was not just an exemplary police officer, but an exceptional human being. May you begin healing through all the kind words that you have received from all over the world about your beloved son and brother. It seems that even in death, Sean was able to touch people in the most uncommon way. My deepest condolences.
To Sean:
May you rest in peace in heaven. Know that you have made a difference and have touched so many in the short time you were here on Earth.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille et à votre communauté.

On behalf of the Columbus State Community College Police (Columbus, Oh), we are deeply saddened by your loss. Your loss, is our loss.
John C. Nestor, PhD
Director

I am the mother of two boys and I thank you for showing them what it means to be a hero.

My condolences to the Collier family and may God Bless the soul of Sean. Rest in Peace.

James Marion
New York City Police Department (ret.)
New College of Florida Police Department (ret.)

We are saddened by the loss of Sean Collier to the MIT community and to his friends and most importantly his family. As an alumnus of MIT I send my deepest condolences.

RIP Sean, we will not let you be forgotten

Dear family, our son is an MIT student, class 2014. Words cannot express our gratitude for Sean's service or our hearbreak for your loss. Your son protected our son - Sean will stay forever in our thoughts and prayers for his bravery and sacrifice. Blessing and love to your family. Robert and Patricia Guzman, MIT parents.