To the Collier family and friends:

I am truly saddened by the terrible chain of events that included the loss of your son, cousin, friend... We can only hope that his passing will come to mean something more to all of us and to help give purpose to those that currently sacrifice their lives to protect others, as Sean did. Please find solace in your faith and support each other like I imagine he would have wanted.

Katia Acosta - MIT Class of 2007
4/22/2013

With condolences for the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Collier. In recognition of one who gave his all as a police professional.

With deepest sympathy,
Tim Carney '66

Timothy Carney
tmcarney@alum.mit.eu
4/22/2013

My heart goes out to the family of Sean Collier, and to his many friends in the MIT community. Sean's courage and dedication kept us safe, and his legacy is a treasured one.

Mary Freed, MIt Staff
msfreed@mit.edu
4/22/2013

Officer Collier - Thank you for your service and for putting your life on the line to keep the MIT community and greater public safe. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest In Peace.

Jim Pane
4/22/2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Sean Collier. Thank you to Officer Collier for your service and your kindness; I am truly saddened that you had to pay the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all the first responders who work hard every day to protect the MIT community and the public at large.

Ravi Dalal, '92
4/22/2013

My time at MIT was safe and secure thanks to brave police officers like Sean Collier. His loss and his sacrifice are heartbreaking. To him: my thanks. To his family: my deepest sympathies.

Darian Unger '99, '03
4/22/2013

Our deepest sympathy to Officer Sean Collier's loved ones and the MIT community. We've been surrounded by images of senseless violence and unbearable pain, but we look at Sean's photo and in that one image, and in all that has been said of him, we are reminded that most people are good, even brave. His death was senseless, but Sean and his life's promise gives us hope. God bless you, Sean; God bless us all; and God bless America.

Marc and Mary McGuire Lussier
4/22/2013

We the members of Merrimack College Campus Police express our condolences and pray for the family of MIT Officer Sean Collier. Rest in Peace!

Major Tom Murphy
murphytj@merrimack.edu
4/22/2013

Please receive my heartfelt condolences. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. God bless you and the entire MIT community you served.

Salvador Acosta, 6-1 '84

Salvador Acosta
4/22/2013

May the memory of Officer Sean Collier serve as a blessing to his family, friends, the MIT Community, and the entire Boston area. We must keep in mind the daily courage shown by those who protect us from the most senseless evil.

Dr. Larry Horowitz
horowitz@ll.mit.edu
4/22/2013

Our hearts are broken - Sean was snatched from us too soon. We grieve with all in the Collier family and in solidarity with law enforcement professionals across the nation. Sean will be remembered for his professionalism, dedication, humanity, and courage... as a role model and beacon of strength for all.

In sympathy and with love from my family to yours.

Vivek Pandit
vivek.pandit@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

I offer my deep and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Officer Sean Collier and to the entire MIT community. From all accounts he was a good man and an exceptional human being and filled with a zest for life. A young life cut short. May he rest in eternal peace.

Bill Johnson
4/22/2013

With deepest sympathy for Officer Collier's family, friends, and colleagues.

Susan A. Riedel '76
susan.riedel@marquette.edu
4/22/2013

My heart goes out to the Collier Family. I just wanted you to know that even those far away from the Institute in years and geography are thinking about you.

Robert Crockett
mookie@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

With respects...

samuel Scharff
fusion@speakeasy.net
4/22/2013

My heart leaps out to you. I find this poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye beautiful:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful son.
Johanna, Vancouver, BC

Johanna
4/22/2013

As Police Officers we are tasked with responding to "routine" calls & more "heated" calls. No matter what the situation we respond every time. By the nature of our jobs we respond and never say gee this call sounds dangerous, I will sit this one out. We are all brother & sisters responding to the call, doing the job we are paid to do, and that we dedicated our lives to. We are members of the biggest brotherhood and stand together as one. God Bless brother, you are in our hearts and in our souls.

Trooper Paula Brunetto
paula.brunetto@ct.gov
4/22/2013

Dear officer Sean Collier, you are my hero and a hero for our community and family. I am thankful for your courage and your life of service. I am proud to be an alumna of MIT because I am part of your community. You and your family are in my prayers.

Mona Masghati Vernon MIT S.M. 2011
4/22/2013

Condolences to family and friends of Officer Sean Collier. Although it has been almost 25 years since I lived on campus, I remember very well the comforting presence of the MIT police in our community; the strength and confidence provided by officers like Sean were a critical part of the environment which empowered our MIT experience. At this moment, we are painfully mindful of the commitment to service and sacrifice by Sean, we should remind ourselves to keep this feeling in our hearts and express appreciation for these very special people that protect our communities. With deep gratitude and sadness,

Chu Chang, Biology '88, Sloan '89
chu.chang@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

May the Lord bless the soul and memory of Officer Collier.

Dean Sperantsas, '87
4/22/2013

Thanks to officers like Sean Collier, I always felt completely safe walking around campus even at 1AM back when I attended MIT. MIT Police officers were some of the most competent and influential members in the law enforcement community. I am saddened and angered by this senseless violence against someone who only wanted to do good for the community. Hats off to you, Officer Collier, and thank you for your sacrifice! May you rest in peace.

Eun Paik Bergman
eun_bergman@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

To Sean's family and friends...
Praying that in the coming days and weeks you find peace in the knowledge that you are never alone in your grieving. I send prayers of courage and fortitude as the feelings of loss steal away the joy you shared with Sean. God loves you and is with you now and always. The hearts of your community, state, country and the world are hurting for you. We are praying for you and for Sean. God bless his soul and may his bravery and passion of life always be remembered!

Dee Anne Bostic
deeannebostic@gmail.com
4/22/2013

Rest in peace Officer Collier

P Mang '97
4/22/2013

Family and friends of Officer Sean Collier, I want to express my sincere condolences at the loss of a great life this past week. I will keep you in my prayers so that you may continue walking the road of life with a steadfast pace imitating the one set by Oifficer Sean Collier. May we act with such valor in moments of need. May we love others and what we do to the point that we may be willing to give our lives for them.

Luis A. Juarez
jalc@mit.edu
4/22/2013

Thank you for your service to the MIT Community. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Princess Imoukhuede '02
princess@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

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