My sympathy is with you in this your time of grieving.

Larry Cope in Vancouver, Canada
lscope@shaw.ca
4/22/2013

Officer Collier will be missed...God only knows the great things he would have done had he not been taken from a world that so deperately needs such loving angels. Heaven is a brighter place now that Sean is there. No doubt, the beauty of his heart and soul will shine on forever. May he rest in peace, safetly, and embraced by the love and the light.

Cally Wolk
4/22/2013

Deepest sympathy on this sad occasion.

Harold D Levin, '65, '76
4/22/2013

So much important work is done by so many at MIT, and Officer Collier helped keep us safe. Sincere condolences to the Collier family, Officer Collier's friends, and his fellow police men and women.

Beverly Mire, Terrascope Youth Radio
4/22/2013

My deepest condolences to the family of Sean Collier. His commitment to protect and serve his fellow citizens will always be greatly appreciated. My wife and I were in Boston at the time of the Marathon as my wife was competing in the race. She finished approx. 1 hour ahead of the bombing. Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Mark & Amanda Cola / Santa Fe, NM
4/22/2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Officer Colliers family and friends.

Gene and Kim SheehanfjbiH
4/22/2013

Thank you Officer Collier for being the cop that you wanted to be, going into harms way to protect others. I salute you.

Cheers

Ted

Ted Kraver "60"
4/22/2013

Please accept my deepest condolences for Officer Collier, his family, and friends. I send my utmost respect and gratefulness to Sean for his dedication to the police force and his sacrifice for our community. May he rest in peace.

Richard M. '11
4/22/2013

My condolences to Sean Collier's family, friends, and colleagues. Our hearts go out to you in the wake of the tragic loss of your son, brother, friend and colleague.

Susan Broner
4/22/2013

Dear relatives and friends of Sean,

We hope that God provides patience and strength at this difficult time.

Adrian Gonzalez
Mexico

Adrian E. Gonzalez
4/22/2013

Although I didn't know Officer Sean Collins personally, I wish I had met him; he seems like a great guy and a friend to everyone he did meet. Officer Collins and his colleagues do a wonderful job of keeping the campus safe for all of us, staff, faculty, & students--thank you. As a member of the MIT community, I grieve that he is lost to us.

Karen Fegley, LVAC
ksfegley@verizon.net
4/22/2013

Although we never met, our paths never crossed.... I feel as though I knew you. The descriptions by those who did bring you to life in my mind....
I wish you could have lived the long life that you deserved to live. Your impact was greater than most who had this opportunity.... your friends and family keep your spirit alive.. and for those of us who didnt have the opportunity to meet you it was our loss.. Our prayers are with you and your loved onones.....bless you....

Sara class of 1984
4/22/2013

"And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand." by Michael Joncas

As an alumna of the MIT Sloan School, I offer my condolences to the family of Officer Collier. Your son gave his life to protect a great community which holds a very special place in my heart. Thank you for your sacrifice and his. As a mother, I wept in sorrow upon hearing of this tragic news. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Rice
lisarice@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I do not take it lightly that the MIT police get up every morning and evening and put their life on the line for the students, faculty, and staff of the Institute. They were there for me for all 4 of my years on campus, day and night, and I will never forget their service to me, just another student, but important enough to respond to every call for my safety. Thank you Sean and thank you to the entire force for what you do!

Lynore Taylor Young - MIT Class '90; 6-1
younglt@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

Although we never met, our paths never crossed.... I feel as though I knew you. The descriptions by those who did bring you to life in my mind....
I wish you could have lived the long life that you deserved to live. Your impact was greater than most who had this opportunity.... your friends and family keep your spirit alive.. and for those of us who didnt have the opportunity to meet you it was our loss.. Our prayers are with you and your loved onones.....bless you....

Sara class of 1984
4/22/2013

It is those who aim to serve their fellow humans, and by offering that service, who are always among the first targets of those who would do evil. Soldiers, police offices, and other first responders place themselves and their lives between the citizen and the dark chaos that lies beyond the standards of peaceful and civil behavior. When "life is good" we loose sight of these men and women and really see them only when their duty, honor and day-to-day courage is needed. But they stand ready daily none the less and should not be forgotten.

May peace be upon you Sean.

R. Scott Morgan
rsmorgan@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

All of us here at MIT are constantly out and about at all hours of the night, sometimes forgetting that the reason we can do this safely is thanks to the hard working men and women of the police force. Thank you so much, Officer Collier. You will be missed, and your sacrifice and name will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Officer Collier; he was a great man, and will forever remain one of our heroes.

Tanya
4/22/2013

Sean,

May be be on "Eternal Patrol" in our thoughts and hearts.

William Losefsky, North Hampton, New Hampshire PD (Retired)
w.losefsky@yahoo.com
4/22/2013

RIP Sean. Your efforts with MIT Police to insure our security will not be forgotten.

Amr
4/22/2013

Sean - You have left such a profound affect on all of us by the way you lived your life. My father was MDC Sargent Detective Armando Lucarelli.who in his early years as an officer patrolled the Charles River. I am sure you will have a good friend on the other side of the river. Your family and brothers in blue should know they are in our hearts and prayers and that your legacy will live on at MIT.

Lisa Lucarelli Chandler
4/22/2013

He was a hero the moment he put on the badge.

Sam Bridgham
s_bridgham@yahoo.com
4/22/2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for all you did to keep MIT safe. I was truly touch reading the stories of how close you were to the students and community members.

Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert '96
4/22/2013

With heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Collier family, who have lost one of their best in the line of duty.
The MIT family has also lost one of its best and proud members.
May there be peace after this sad and tragic loss.
May there be healing that seeks good will and inclusion of all in a peaceful society and against the forces that seek violence and hatred.

K. Subramanian
SubbuKDG@gmail.com
4/22/2013

i'm so sorry this had to happen to you… such senseless mayhem. RIP & thanks for protecting us

dean berlin
dberlin@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

This is a tremendous tragedy and tremendous loss. We can only offer our sincerest prayers on behalf of the family and friends. Thanks to all of the MIT Police Officers who do such an outstanding job at keeping the MIT community safe. This is a harsh and tragic reminder of the perils of their job. Once again to the family and friends of Officer Collier - you are not alone in your grief and we mourn with you. God Bless all of you.

Vivek R. Dave
4/22/2013

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