Your courage is an example to everyone; its still hard to believe something like this would happen in front of Stata - a building that sprung up into existence while we were students; we were the first ones to work there. Thank you for being the wonderful person that you were. May you rest in peace

N Soni
4/23/2013

When I landed on the Campus from abroad my first contact was with the MIT police. I found these people helpful, concerned, respectuous and with many other qualities, which I understand officer Collier also showed.
Thanks to all, and to officer Collier especially, you made the experience of the US nicer than otherwise.
Condoleances to the family.

Jean
4/23/2013

Thank you Officer Collier, you are a TRUE hero, not just for the MIT community but for the entire city of Boston and the rest of the country.

Lilly Kam '04
4/23/2013

I am an alum of class of 1969 but i still feel imense pain on the passing away of Sean who was serving our community.
Our world has become full of valiance and hatred and it is result of this there is shooting and killing all over world

Ravi Meattle '69
New Delhi, India

ravi meattle
meattle_ravi@hotmail.com
4/23/2013

~<3~MY HEARTFELT~&~SINCEREST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY,<3 ~RELATIVES, <3 ~FRIENDS, <3 ~CO*WORKERS, <3 THE MIT COMMUNITY, <3 ~&~ THE CITY OF BOSTON* <3 FOR WHICH I AM PROUD TO SAY IS MY HOMETOWN*~<3~ OFFICER SEAN COLLIER REPORTED FOR DUTY A PROUD~&~HANDSOME MAN~&~ENTERED THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THAT SAME MANNER*!!!~<3~THANK*YOU SEAN FOR YOUR SERVICE~&~SACRIFICE,,,YOU HAVE~&~ALWAYS WILL MAKE MILLIONS OF US <3 "P.R.O.U.D" <3

D. HOWLEY
reddoveindianmom@yahoo.com
4/23/2013

My sincerest condolences to the Collier family. I may not be at MIT anymore, but I remember MIT police officers always willing to help and protect those of us on campus. My family's thoughts are with you as you get through this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Yihvan
4/23/2013

From the Netherlands, I am sending my condolences to the family and friends of Officer Sean Collier.

Maarten Herrebrugh (Class 1998)
4/23/2013

We might have only overlapped by less than a year on campus and I might have never seen you, but I know that you always protected our community so we could feel safe under your watch. My most sincere gratitude goes to you, Sean, and my deepest condolences to your family and friends.

Tong Chen '12
tongchen1226@alum.mit.edu
4/23/2013

Thank you Sean for protecting the students and our beloved Stata Center. I had friends and professors in there. What a privilege for MIT to have you as a police officer. Thanks to all the policemen/policewomen who kept MIT, Cambridge, and Boston safe. You all are our heros for risking your lives for us. Thank you Sean for your ultimate sacrifice. We won't forget!

MIT '11, '12 Stat student
4/23/2013

RIP PO Sean Collier you serve the Boston people well and also you died for your country as a police officer and a marathon runner i salute you

POLICE OFFICER JOE DIGAETANO NYPD
pizza33@optonline.net
4/23/2013

Our deepest condolences to the Collier family. I've heard nothing but fantastic things from all those who knew him. He helped us all by performing his duties as a Police Officer. I wish i got to know him personally. Sean thank you for your service and i'm proud to have served with you in the Police Brotherhood.

Erik Drauschke and Family
4/23/2013

gone too soon but never forgotten, passed while doing what he loved, protecting those arround him sending blessing and prayers to you and your family rest in peace
Audrey
Sunset Beach Ca

Audrey
racebrake@aol.com
4/23/2013

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Officer Sean Collier.

- Shashi K. Sharma (ME' 78); Manju (wife); Shivam (elder son); Madhuram (younger son); Yuthika (Madhuram's wife) = all from Pune, India

Shashi K. Sharma
4/23/2013

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officier Collier.

Samuel Gasster, class of 1977
4/23/2013

The loss of a brother or sister in public safety is felt throughout the entire extended family. R.I.P. Brother, from the thin red line to the thin blue line, we'll always have your back.

Lt. Nicholas Gilbert, Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue
4/23/2013

Dear family and friends of Sean Collier,

I want to convey to you my most sincere condolences. Not only he died like a hero but from what I read he was a real pleasure to be with, which makes me wish I could have known him.

From Palo Alto, CA, I mourn with you and have you in my prayers.

Fernando Gomez
4/23/2013

Thank you, Sean, for taking such good care of the MIT students. You seemed like a swell kind of guy! My sincere condolences to your family and friends, the community of MIT, and all affected by this tragedy.

Susan and Joe Delaney Parents of MIT grad 2011
4/23/2013

From Singapore, I am sending my condolences to the family of Officer Sean Collier.
May he rest in peace and may his bravery reminds us to treasure the community that we have in Cambridge and not take for granted, the security that students and neighbors enjoy day to day as we go on with our daily routine.

Joyce Sit ( MIT alumni 1996)
4/23/2013

To have a son like the man I have seen described on these pages and elsewhere would be its own condolence; honor to his memory. I have a son a little younger than Officer Collier, and can imagine the grief I would feel at losing him. My deepest sympathy to Sean's parents and family, his friends and colleagues. And my thanks for his service to our communities.

Bruce Schwartz, Class of 1972
bssjersey@comcast.net
4/23/2013

You gave us everything you had,
you taught us the price of duty, responsibility, and honor,
you showed us the price that protectors pay,
we would honor your sacrifice and maintain memory of your deeds.

thank you

Sol
sol.belcourt@alum.mit.edu
4/23/2013

Sean stood watch outside the Stata Center where my daughter and her classmates were taking an exam Thursday night. He loved and protected those kids and the entire MIT Community. I want to extend my sincerest condolences to Sean's family, his fellow officers, his friends and all at MIT. His young life, taken too soon, will never be forgotten. RIP Officer Sean.

Diana Towle
4/23/2013

I will always remember your spirit, even in the darkest of times.

Kristina
4/23/2013

I left MIT many years before Officer Sean Collier was born, but news of his death hurt me deeply, for he and I shared a community. I honor him for his service.

Stephen McAdam
4/23/2013

I feel there are no words to express my disbelief that I am writing this to a member of our community-- our family-- whose life was so tragically taken away. Officer, I don't know if we ever met, but please know that your dedication will not be forgotten. We will remember you and your bravery. Simply saying "thank you" does not seem adequate. I'm sorry that's all I can think of right now. What I can say is this; from here on out, I will make a more conscious effort to thank your fellow brothers and sisters of the forces who protect us. I am just sorry I never got a chance to express my gratitude while you were still here on Earth with us... in a form that we can see at least. May your burden be lifted and may you rest easy in the glory of Heaven. God bless you and your family. They have truly done a fine job in rearing a son.

Many thanks,
Chacha

Jacqueline "Chacha" Durazo
4/22/2013

I didn't know Officer Collier but, when I was a graduate resident tutor in the late 90s, I got to know a few MIT police officers and have such profound respect for them and their commitment to the MIT community. When I read about Officer Collier, it broke my heart to hear how he intervened on the side of right and paid his life for it. He represents all of the best virtues of the MIT community. Words can't express how bravely and selflessly he acted on behalf of us all. What an amazing person. What a loss for us all.

Lisa Makuku
makuku@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

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