Officer Collier - thank you for your selfless service and for your sacrifice. You were a young but rising star, an asset to MIT and to public safety, and an example of what "right" looks like as an effective role model to our students, and to the entire MIT community. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Officer Collier's family and friends, and to his fellow officers of the MIT Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lieutenant Colonel (USA Ret) Leo McGonagle & Family
4/22/2013

I am an MIT alum. I remember the officers on campus who were diligent in safeguarding the well-being of us students. It was with sadness that I heard about Sean's passing last week. Many condolences to his family.

Shawn B
4/22/2013

My deepest sympathies to the Collier family. It reminds me how indebted we are to the folks who work everyday to keep us safe.

Dave D. '81
4/22/2013

Officer Sean Collier will be an example and a symbol for our community for the rest of MIT's history. Eternal glory for Officer Shaw and solidarity and condolences to his family.

Mauricio Ramirez, MsCE 1987
Bogota, Colombia

Mauricio Ramirez
Mauricioramirezk@gmail.com
4/22/2013

The moments in life are precious beyond measure.
You've wasted nary a one. And the life you lived
touched a multitude of daughters and sons.
Well done, well done. Brother, look forward to your
fist bump with Pops above.

Patrick Menard, '03
dranem05@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

I graduated from MIT in 2007 and did not have the privilege of meeting Officer Sean Collier, but from the memories I've read he was exactly the type of police officer I want protecting the MIT students and campus--a great friend to students with a passion for protecting others.

I remember walking down Vassar St. and Main St. alone between 10pm-2am on many occasions during my Senior year, heading to an apartment East of MIT. I often saw an MIT police patrol car stationed on Vassar on my way, and always felt safer for their presence. I know that Officer Collier gave his life providing that same sense of security to students.

I usually only wear my brass rat for special events or to remind myself of the perseverance I gained through the rigor of an MIT education; I wear it now in honor and remembrance of Sean Collier's bravery. My thoughts and prayers are with Sean's family, friends, and the rest of the MIT community.

-Class of '07 alum in Atlanta, GA

Heather
4/22/2013

Rest in Peace brother.

God bless and keep you, and

P/O RA Quiles-rosa #6628 (philadelphia pd)
4/22/2013

My deepest condolences to the Collier family and the MIT community.

James Wilcox, City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
4/22/2013

With deepest sympathy! R.I.P. Officer Wean Collier!

Lesley M. Austin
lestin2@hotmail.com
4/22/2013

To the family of MIT Police officer Sean Collier,

It is truly hitting me now how lucky I am. If I had left for work a few minutes earlier I would have been exactly where your loved one was taken by these monsters. Officer Collier did his duty and paid the ultimate price for it. You should be beyond proud of him for doing what many wouldn't have. I thank him from the bottom of my heart. Know that Boston and the rest of the country are in your family's thoughts and prayers. God bless you and all the first responders out there.

Sincerely,

A grateful citizen

David Freethy
david.freethy@gmail.com
4/22/2013

My heartfelt condolences to Sean's friends and family for their loss. He dedicated his life to keeping others safe, which speaks volumes about the kind of character he had.

Karen Mayer
4/22/2013

Thank you Officer Collier for your willingness and courage to protect our MIT community. Condolences to your near and dear ones; may God grant them comfort during this time.

an MIT student
4/22/2013

God speed. R.I.P. Officer Collier from all officers from the Burlington City Police Department, New Jersey.

Sgt. John Fine
jfine@burlingtonnj.us
4/22/2013

To the family of MIT Police officer Sean Collier,

It is truly hitting me now how lucky I am. If I had left for work a few minutes earlier I would have been exactly where your loved one was taken by these monsters. Officer Collier did his duty and paid the ultimate price for it. You should be beyond proud of him for doing what many wouldn't have. I thank him from the bottom of my heart. Know that Boston and the rest of the country are in your family's thoughts and prayers. God bless you and all the first responders out there.

Sincerely,

A grateful citizen

David Freethy
savid.freethy@gmail.com
4/22/2013

Thank you, Officer Sean Collier. We all love you and will forever remember you.

Emily Do
4/22/2013

My deepest condolences to the Collier family. I am deeply saddened by the loss of this member of our community. My condolences and deepest thanks also go out to the MIT Police who continue to keep us safe every day.

Dianne K., MIT grad student
4/22/2013

With deepest sympathy for Sean's family, friends, brother and sister officers, and the entire MIT community. Wishing peace and healing to those trying to make sense of what is senseless and to understand what cannot be understood.

An alum
4/22/2013

From Newfoundland,
Deepest, deepest condolences.

the Roberts family
4/22/2013

To the family of Officer Collier
The quality of life at MIT would not be what it is without our superb campus police team. It has been 25 years since I graduated from MIT but
clearly nothing has changed-MIT police officers still protect, reassure and send a message of care to the entire community. I used to get rides from my lab to the dorm at 2, 3 in the morning and those ten minutes chat with the officer really reset me after a grueling work night at the lab. Though I did not know Officer Collier, please know that as an MIT campus police officer, he touched the lives of hundreds like me.
I now work in Hong Kong but the next time I am in Cambridge, I will visit MIT and remember Officer Collier.
Sincere sympathies
Kyoung (MIT Class of '88)
Robert (MIT Class of '83)

Kyoung Paik and Robert Lenk
kspaik@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

Thanks for all those nights you kept us safe and your loyal service. RIP Officer Collier, you will be always remembered!

Carla L
4/22/2013

I never met Sean but I've read so many wonderful things in the past few days of his dedicated, loyal, fun-loving spirit that I wish I had. His service is so appreciated by the whole MIT community. My sincerest condolences to his family and those closest to him in this time of heartbreak. He will not be forgotten.

Clare F
4/22/2013

The C. P.s were always an understanding & involved presence in my 4 years at the Institute. My biggest emergency involved babysitting the Houtsma's infant at East Campus. She had colic, and the Campus Patrol took me to medical infirmary near Baker Hall with her. They confirmed she was a healthy crying baby, and on the way back to EC in the Police Car, she calmed down & started giggling. Their compassion & common sense assured me & my parents too that MIT was as wonderful as its reputation. Thank you for your service, Officer Collier!

Diane Semmling VIIB, '78
spindrift29@yahoo.com
4/22/2013

A small piece of every police officer has died. When a brother or sister officer
falls victim to the acts of terrorists or criminals, it affects every police officer.
We all knew what was expected of us when we swore the oath and pinned on
the badge but it still does not minimize the hurt when one of our own is
killed in the line of duty. I consider myself fortunate to have completed over
30 years of service as a police officer, relatively unscathed. Even retired, I still feel
the pain of the loss of a fellow officer. Remember those that represent the
"thin blue line", between safety and anarchy and do it willingly. Officer Collier
was at the beginning of his career and gave his life for the safety of others.
My heart goes out to Officer Collier's family, friends and Brother and
Sister officers.
Rest in Peace, Brother.

Thomas A. Koedel - Ross Township Police (retired)
tak3626@hotmail.com
4/22/2013

Sincere condolences to Sean`s family. Thank you so much for your work at MIT campus. You are and will be a hero for ever !

Mohamed AZIZE
mazize@mit.edu
4/22/2013

I want to offer my condolences to the family of Sean, all his family and friends. As a mother of an MIT student I am grateful for his service to the MIT community. I feel saddened that his life has been cut so short. Reading about him has made me realize he must have been a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Caroline Batenburg
4/22/2013

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