My deepest condolences to the friends, colleagues and family of Sean Collier. It is a long time since I was an undergraduate at MIT but I remember the great role played by MIT Police, looking after the sprawling campus and keeping order amidst the disorder. From all I have read about Sean Collier, it seems to me that he exemplified that high degree of service and that he had a commitment to doing his work so well. The world has lost a good officer, a good professional and above all a good soul.

Ezra R. Miller
ezra@ezramiller.ca
4/22/2013

I did not have the opportunity to meet this young officer, but everything I read and learn makes it clear that his loss to such a senseless act is a tragedy. What a model human being whose character and supreme service will be remembered. Thank you.

Zach
4/22/2013

We thank you for your service, and we pray for your peace. Sean, you did well by your family, MIT, and your country. With gratitude and prayers.
GK

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram
kalyan@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

When I saw the picture of Officer Collier, I had a feeling I had met him at my 30-year MIT reunion in June 2012. I went through my pictures, and found my picture of him, which I have posted to the MIT Class on 1982 30th Reunion Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/362768607077086/?fref=ts

I asked him if he was there to make sure we didn't get out of hand. He smiled at my joke.

Though I only met him briefly that night, I was happy to see such a fine young man protecting the MIT Community.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Hajime Sano '82, Pasadena, CA
hsano@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

Sean my heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for your service. Every day all your brothers will serve and protect as you did. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you have made. God bless you and we will keep the watch.

Ofc. Adam Marong Yale University Police
4/22/2013

On behalf of my family, thank you for your service to the community, Officer Collier.

- Lynette '10

Lynette Cheah
4/22/2013

Our sincere prayers are with the family and friends of this wonderful officer, Sean Collier. We are so thankful for your service to your community and the legacy you leave. You are a remarkable man and have made a country so proud of your love for country and selfless actions. May your legacy continue to live on for generations to come and inspire all to live a meaningful life. We will forever remember you, Sean.

Justin and Katie Dutton
4/22/2013

Sincere condolences. A tragic loss to his family, his community, and to all of us who benefit from having people like Sean wearing the badge.

Sgt, Joe Martin, University of San Francisco Dept of Public Safety
4/22/2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family and Friends of Officer Sean Collier. Thank you for your service as a police officer and thank you for being a part of our lives. May God bless you and welcome you into his arms and keep you safe until we all meet again in Heaven. May God also keep your family in his hands guiding, protecting, and comforting them until they see you once again.

Sophia Baker
4/22/2013

Although it has been many years since I was a student, I will always remember the professionalism, the helpfulness, and especially the kindness of the MIT Police to those of us who were away from home for the first time. Sean Collier has continued that tradition and I am so sorry for his sacrifice.

Anna Shen, Class of 1975
alshen@wisc.edu
4/22/2013

May his heroic deed and sacrifice be remembered as one of the many steps taken to right the wrongs committed in this despicable act of violence against the City of Boston and its people.

Deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Officer Colliers' family and loved ones.

"Requiescant In Pace"

R.Tao (XIIIB '85)
4/22/2013

My heart breaks for Officer Collier and for his family. Too many good people are dying while the PC police refuse to name and shame and resist those who despise us and would kill us. is there a memorial fund being established to support Officer Collier's family?

Michael Halberstadt
4/22/2013

My most sincerest condolences to the family, friends, co-workers and friends of Sean. Shalom. God bless you and keep you.

Ron
4/22/2013

Go rest high on that mountain.
Son, your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a shoutin',
Love for the Father and the Son.
Thank you for your service Officer Collier. You were appreciated more than you know.
Godspeed!

T.R.M
4/22/2013

Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and relatives of Sean Collier. As an MIT family we are very appreciative of the work MIT Police do to protect and serve the community. He was a true hero and a key to the apprehension of the bombers.

S. Rao Course XV
4/22/2013

Thank you for your service,

We have your watch sir.

Mark Morimoto, Sr. Police Officer #1067
4/22/2013

To the family, colleagues, and friends of Officer Collier:

The following teachings from one of my Ojibwe elders has always helped me cope with loss. I offer it here in hopes it may help you.

Life is truly a balance between joy and sorrow--times to be carefree and times to be careful.
It is my purpose to provide that balance.
I creep into ceremony and make a person laugh at the most serious moment.
I step in and keep us from taking our search for fulfillment in life too seriously.
If we try too hard to make the right decisions in life,
we might miss important signs that could lead us to the proper fork in life's path.
There is a fine line between joy and sorrow, laughter and crying.
Mah-wee' (crying) accompanies joy as well as sorrow.
Tears come from the highest form of joy.
Just when sorrow seems overwhelming, Ba-pee-wug' (laughter) comes to provide balance.
Even at the death of a close friend,
I come to remind you of the good times shared with him.
I make you laugh in the midst of sorrow.
I bring laughter and the tears of joy.

Bay-bee'-mi-say-si'
(The Spirit of the Whirlwind)
speaking to Waynaboozhoo
from The Mishomis Book by Edward Benton-Banai

Ronald Brisbois, PhD, Course V, 1990
brisbois@macalester.edu
4/22/2013

Officer Collier, thank you so much for the wonderful presence you brought to the MIT community. To be so young and to have made the sacrifice you did will not be easily forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you somehow know how much we all miss, honor, and respect you.

4/22/2013

Words cannot express how sad we all are. May God bless your family and friends with the strength to carry on. Much respect for you Mr. Collier.
Thank you for protecting the entire community so selflessly.

Respectfully,
The entire Harvard and MIT community

V. Israni
4/22/2013

Dear Office Collier -- Thank you for your service to the MIT community. God Speed.

William Raiford '85, '89 - Course X
4/22/2013

Thoughts and prayers with the Collier family for the loss of their beloved son .My heart breaks for all of his family, friends and the MIT community. I am the wife of a Boston police officer and have many family members in law enforcement . This is the nightmare we all live in fear of.
Please know his sacrifice will never be forgotten ! I grieve his lost future and all he could have given to those he loved and the community he wished to serve. Forever in out hearts and mind! May God bless you and Sean ! Peace.

eileen obrien meade
teje216@aol.com
4/22/2013

Sean, we celebrate you and your commitment to making campus a safe place. May your family and friends find peace and solace during this time, for it is because of people like you that MIT is as great an institution as it is. RIP Officer.

Carolyne Gathinji Class of 2011
4/22/2013

SiMa Qian (Han Dynasty, 145 B.C. - 87 B.C.), China's greatest historian, once wrote [人固有一死，或重于泰山，或轻于鸿毛]: "Everyone has to arrive at death. But some are even heavier and more monumental than the Mountain TaiShan (the symbolically greatest mountain in ancient China), and some others, insignificant like a feather." Sean, you are the Mountain TaiShan in our heart ! Your name, courage, and beautiful soul, have added a significant weight to these three letters that we have all been very proud of --- " M -- I -- T".

Jackie Shen (1998, Math)
jhshen@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

Sean, thank you so much for your heroism and dedication. Although I did not know you personally, I am proud of our link through MIT. I give my heartfelt regrets to your family. May they be proud in their loss.

Laurent (02)
4/22/2013

We MIT Alumni of the Class of 1976 grieve for this great loss. The MIT Police are THE BEST, as is Officer Collier of Blessed Memory.

Stuart J Morgan
4/22/2013

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