Sean Collier

I didn't know you, but having been at MIT for many years I know the commitment and dedication of all in the MIT Police Dept. You were very special to so many - I wish I had had an opportunity to meet you. God bless you, may you rest in peace -

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises
of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional
eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for
investigation and wise judgement.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and
law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,
strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.

Rest in peace.
Sean Conneely
HPD

My sympathies to Officer Collier's family, colleagues, and the entire MIT community.

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER

Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them (as their God).

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, (for) the old order has passed away."

The one who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." Then he said, "Write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true."

He said to me, "They are accomplished. I (am) the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water.

The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son.

But as for cowards, the unfaithful, the depraved, murderers, the unchaste, sorcerers, idol-worshipers, and deceivers of every sort, their lot is in the burning pool of fire and sulfur, which is the second death."
Revelations 21:1-8

Sean is definitely with the Lord and we will see him again.

Prayers and condolensences to family and friends - we are all deeply touched and saddened by this tragic loss. May God's love continue to embrace his loved ones as they journey through these difficult times. Rest in peace, Sean.

My deepest condolences to Officer Collier's family. The nation and the world grieves with you.

You and your family are in my prayers

Deepest sympathies to Officer Collier's family and friends.
The shock travelled around the world and was clearly felt in The Netherlands.

This is one of those times when words are unable to convey the sadness that I and so many others feel at this time. I can only hope to express the love and sorrow to Sean's family that I feel. Thank you for being there for all of us.

My sympathies to Officer Collier's family, colleagues, and the entire MIT community. As a student at MIT, the campus police were both a resource and friends. They take their oath to protect and serve the students very seriously and it is appreciated every day. I know Officer Collier's sacrifice will be long remembered by a grateful community.

Our deepest sympathies to Officer Collier's family and friends and to the officers and staff of the MIT Police Department.

"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid... He is the hero, he is everything. He must be a complete man and a common man and yet an unusual man. He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it. He must be the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world."

Raymond Chandler

May Sean's bravery and commitment to helping others be an inspiration to all. Sending thoughts of healing and peace to his family and loved ones.