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

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

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