Sean Collier

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Sean Collier,

I'm a volunteer /part time police officer in New Jersey and have followed the tragic circumstances that happened in Boston and to Officer Collier. I'm also a 9/11 survivor. I stumbled into law enforcement at a late age and after 18 years, I can truly say that it was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Until I became a cop, I never realized that there is a bond of brotherhood that exists in law enforcement but there is and to Sean: I am humbled, honored, and privileged to call you my brother in blue. As I continue in law enforcement, I will try to be the type of cop you were and serve my community with the same dedication and passion and honor you served yours.. .

Thank you so much for your service. I am honored to have been a student under your watch.

I'm sorry I didn't have the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful and kind person. A truly beautiful soul. My condolences to his family and friends for their loss. May you find peace.

My heart is heavy with the untimely demise of Seran Collier. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. You will be missed but not forgotten by MIT family.

As a parent of a student with physical disabilities, there were many concerns for safety when my child enrolled at MIT. My heartfelt thanks to MIT police for all that they do to keep staff and students safe. MIT police have stepped in on more than one occasion when there was an issue with my child's motorized wheelchair. Your kindness and generosity will always be remembered and shared.

My condolences to the family, and to everyone in the MIT community. I'm an alum, living in Newfoundland. I was so sad to hear that someone at MIT was affected by the craziness in Boston. But also very moved to hear on the CBC that Sean Collier had been to Newfoundland, and loved Gros Morne, and that the MIT hiking club will be back in his memory. Please know that people are grieving for him from here as well.

My sincere condolences to Sean's family friends and co- workers,he is in the arms of Jesus.God bless his family----my prayers are with them

As a parent of an MIT student, I am grateful to Officer Collier for his service and so sad about him being taken so tragically. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.

Thank you Sean. All I've read is about what an outstanding young man you were, about your professionalism, about how well you were liked and admired by your colleagues and by the MIT community. I'm sorry for your family and friends but I'm also sorry for our community. You were one of the good ones. You did the right thing because it came naturally to you, it was part of your DNA. I'm sorry that you were denied a full life but thankful your impact on so many was positive and wonderful. Rest in peace.

To the Collier family, friends and community graced by Sean - I am truly sorry for your loss. Inspiration is not always easy to find. You are blessed to have such a person in your life, even for a moment. We should all aspire to select, and care as deeply for, our passions as your brother, son, friend, neighbor, colleague, classmate and patriot Mr. Collier did.

Deepest sympathies and warmest of hearts.

I have been terribly saddened these past few days. I cannot stop thinking about how supportive the Campus Police were during my years at MIT. Not least when I had broken my ankle one winter and was hobbling across campus to and from MacGregor with crutches on the ice. There was always a CP patrol car to pick me up. I positively suspect that you guys checked out when I had class; you were always there! Just yet another example of the kind of exceptional group you are. My thoughts to you all...

Our sincerest condolences to Officer Sean's family, loved ones, and colleagues.
Thank you.