Condolences to his family, he died an honourable death doing his duty.

Helen Kelshall
4/26/2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the MIT community and Sean's family and friends. May God give strength to everyone in this time of sorrow.

Don Nohavec
don.nohavec@alum.mit.edu
4/26/2013

NICE JOB BROTHER Rest in peace.

Bill Wells (NYS OMH PD)
4/26/2013

Rest in Peace! Your a true hero, and will always be remembered, and never forgotten. My condolences to the MIT community, family and friends of Officer Sean Collier.

Eric
4/25/2013

It takes a special person to be an MIT officer. You have to know they see students in the midst of hacks and simply keep a watchful eye as they go about their hijinks. There are probably also moments they may have to stop students who are going a bit too far, and convince these incredibly bright kids that they might be making a poor choice that could affect them for a long time. And then there are the students who are at their absolute stress limits, who these officers might find doing things that could harm themselves or others. That ability to judge, moment to moment, how to handle the smartest people in the world as they strive and struggle and stumble through their young lives is a special gift. I sense from the little bit I have read of Officer Collier that he had that gift. It has been many years since I was at MIT, but we never forget our time there, to include all those seen and unseen who helped us through. My deepest sympathies to Officer Collier’s family and to the MIT community.

Lori Z ’90 & ‘91
4/25/2013

The loss,of a brother is never easy. My sincerest sympathy. God has gained another guardian angel.

Ray Pilon retired Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Fla
4/25/2013

Hi Sean,

With all the wonderful things I've heard about you, it saddens me to know that I didn't get to meet you. Despite the fact that we never got acquainted, it hurts my heart to have lost such a strong, loving individual that stole the hearts of so many MIT community members.

I don't want to grieve anymore. Instead, I choose to take with me the memory of a great man who was loved by so many, and the inspiration to do good. You showed MIT your dedication to protecting the people you love, a quality I admire and hope to emulate to the fullest extent.

And, maybe, we can all work together to make the world a more caring and compassionate place. For you, and for everyone else.

Thanks for everything.
-dkim

David Kim '13
4/25/2013

My condolences to the entire MIT Campus Police force on the loss of Officer Collier, and to his family as well. As a student I had little direct interaction with the CPs -- a friendly greeting in the Infinite Corridor, a ride home across the river after SafeRide had stopped running, return of a wallet lost somewhere on campus -- but they were always friendly, helpful, and looking out for the MIT community. Thank you all of this service, and to Officer Collier for giving his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Ingrid U. '98
4/25/2013

As a wife of a sheriff deputy I would like to thank you for giving your life for the protection of others. My heart and prayers go out to your family and fellow officers and I know God is giving you a special place in Heaven.

Candice Gregory
candyh2212@gmail.com
4/25/2013

Sean,
Thank you for your efforts to protect MIT and its students. May you rest in peace and may God give strength to your family to endure such a horrible loss.
I hope all this nonsense committed in the name of Islam stops. Human life is the most precious factor in every religion. Islam is no different.

Sait Sahin Tulga '76 Istanbul, Turkey
sahintulga@gmail.com
4/25/2013

May God bless you Sean, and his angels keep you under their wings so that no more harm should come to you. My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends....Rest in peace, You are a hero.... much to young to die!

Beverly Ann Miller
Bevannem@verizon.net
4/25/2013

On behalf of all of the members of the University of Toronto Campus Police (St. George Campus) and myself as a long-serving sworn police officer and campus police leader, I offer my personal and our collective condolences to Officer Collier's family, friends and colleagues at MIT.

Daniel M Hutt, Director, Campus Police Services
dan.hutt@utoronto.ca
4/25/2013

As a wife of a former police officer, I understand the dangers being faced daily by our law enforcement agencies. So it is painful when I hear that another one of our dedicated officers is taken so suddenly and unexpectedly. My heart goes out to Sean's family and those that love him. Rest in peace Sean. And God bless your family and bring them comfort and peace.

Diana Woloszyk
dwoloszyk@gmail.com
4/25/2013

My True Deep Condolences to the family of officer Collier May He Rest in Peace .

Elena
4/25/2013

As an alum and frequent CP safe rider back in the day, I am forever indebted to the MIT Campus Police for keeping me, my friends, classmates, and everyone on campus safe and free from harm. At a time when there are no words to express the grief and pain being suffered, I hope that everyone can find solace in the memories we have as well as in the support of friends and strangers who understand our heavy hearts and allow us to lean upon them. The entire MIT community and the Collier family are in my heart and thoughts.

Linda Muri
lindamuri@alum.mit.edu
4/25/2013

You are a true hero. You made the ultimate sacrifice to protect us. I cannot thank you enough!

Su Chung
schung@mit.edu
4/25/2013

Surely you will rest in heaven, because you served your country at the highest level one can ask. My prayers go out to your family that they will find peace in the knowledge that you died doing what you loved the most, protecting others.

Robert M. Trent
4/25/2013

I seen this comment on the Channel 5 News Facebook Page. It's a request from Leann Rose Strait to have her friend Ruth Louise Emens Schuler message shared on Facebook in hopes that Sean's Family would see it. I hope that by me adding it here that it somehow reaches his family as well.

Ruth Louise Emens Schuler wrote this in memory of Officer Sean Collier, please share and pass along in hopes it will get to his family and friends and bring them some comfort:

Now I lay me down to rest.
God knows I did my very best.
I served with honor, dignity, and pride,
For the people, side by side.
Do not weep, I serve HIM now,
Like I promised you when I made that vow.
To keep you safe and feel protected.
I am not gone, I've been redirected.
I'm on watch with HIM as an angel above,
And I have fine duty here,
There is infinite love!
R.I.P. Officer Sean Collier

Camille Cottrell
4/25/2013

Although it is many years since I was at MIT, I remember the vital role that the MIT Police play on campus and was shocked to hear of this terrible news. My deepest sympathy to Office Collier's family and to all who knew him.

Richard G 84, London UK
4/25/2013

We never met Sean Collier however after reading about him and his dedication to the The Jimmy Fund chances are our family was unknowing recipient of his kindness and generosity. We will never be able to say Thank You to Sean for helping families like ours through a very difficult time and Jude may have never met Sean but he will grow up knowing his name, his generosity, his sacrifice, and his spirt. RIP Sean Collier, you will not be forgotten.

The Stresing Family
4/25/2013

dear sean
rest in peace brother, i was shocked, when i heard about the boston bombing but i was more shocked when i heard that a police offier was kiled! it hurted more when i a young police officer like you was kiled. so i dediced my day today to remember you and athoer one who was kiled in the boston event. rest in peace brother! you will always be remembered by me. i will never forget you brother, thank you for serving for your country!

rest in peace sean! i will allways remeber you, thank you for your service

your friend andre
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andre
4/25/2013

When I saw the picture of Sean Collier on the Internet last Friday (4/19) my heart sank. In fact, I had known Sean thanks to his out of the ordinary kindness. When I go home in the evening, often late in the evening, I still expect to meet him in one of the corridors to the Stata Building on my way home. I liked him and I will miss seeing him.

Prof. Bruno Coppi
4/25/2013

The MIT Campus Police are, and always were, there for the students and faculty. In the spring of my freshman year I fell ill and was about to collapse in the Infinite Corridor. Seemingly out of nowhere, a campus patrolman caught me before I hit the floor and got me to Medical. Sean Collier was in the tradition of that man whom I remember only as "Bob." Rest in peace, Sean.

Rich Lopiccolo, Class of 1976
rjlopiccolo@aol.com
4/25/2013

The MIT Campus Police are, and always were, there for the students and faculty. In the spring of my freshman year I fell ill and was about to collapse in the Infinite Corridor. Seemingly out of nowhere, a campus patrolman caught me before I hit the floor and got me to Medical. Sean Collier was in the tradition of that man whom I remember only as "Bob." Rest in peace, Sean.

Rich Lopiccolo, Class of 1976
rjlopiccolo@aol.com
4/25/2013

My condolences to Sean's family and friends. Sean sounds like he was an amazing person, loved by all he came in contact with. He gave the ultimate sacrifice.

T Novotny
terri_0425@yahoo.com
4/25/2013

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