I recently graduated from MIT and had nothing but positive experiences with the MIT Police; they once went so far as to give me a ride to urgent care when I sprained my ankle and couldn't walk there myself. Though I didn't personally know Sean, I feel like I did, and I'm thankful to have had him as a part of the community. May he rest in peace. And may his family and friends find peace as well.

With my sincerest condolences,
Mike

Mike G.
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 just like I imagine he would have wanted.

Katia Acosta - MIT Class of 2007
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 just like I imagine he would have wanted.

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

My thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of your loss.

Susan Furman
suefur@comcast.net
4/22/2013

MIT is not just a school, it is home. We will never be able to thank you enough for your sacrifice to protect our home and keep us safe. Rest in peace, Sean Collier.

Hemant Chaurasia
4/22/2013

Rest in Peace Officer Collier. Your service and sacrifice will forever be remembered. May God watch over your family and welcome you home.

Jim MacDonald, Dedham
4/22/2013

As an alumnus, I can only grieve for this loss. Rest easy and may flights of angels fly thee to thy rest

Kymus Ginwala
4/22/2013

Our family wishes to send to any small piece for comfort and love that you may find in this note. We are so very sorry Sean was caught in this horror that engulfed our city. We have always been incredibly proud of all our first responders who keep us safe and care so much for their city. We know that you as his family also made the sacrifice to keep us safe each time he walked out to do his job. We hope as a family of 3 that our message may allow you to know that we will always remember Sean, you his family and the ultimate sacrifice he made to keep us safe. We are keeping you in our hearts and hope you pull closer to one another to find solace and grace in this most horrific time.
With deep and abiding condolences,
The MacMillan Family

Julia, Mike and Makai
4/22/2013

MIT police are the best. Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Geoffrey A. Landis
geoffrey.landis@earthlink.net
4/22/2013

I deeply sympathize with your loss.

Prof. Raymond Kaempfer, Jerusalem, Israel
4/22/2013

I was a student at MIT 1988-1990. I did not know Officer Collier, but I know the MIT police force. Every week night at 11pm, one of the MIT police officers drove me from the Sloan School library to the commuter lot. The MIT police kept me safe. I could not have earned my degree without them. I thanked you then and I thank you now for the difference you make in the lives of students and the community. A special thank you to Officer Collier and his family. You make a difference.

Julie Schwartz
4/22/2013

A courageous young man taken too young. God Bless Sean and his family during this very sad time.

Diane
4/22/2013

I want to express my gratitude for the MITPD and particularly Sean, thanks for being there for me when I was at MIT, to open doors after hours when I forgot my access card, help out when someone seemed in distress and generally make the campus a safe and friendly place. Many tears of sorrow over the tragic loss <3

Karen
sachskaren@gmail.com
4/22/2013

It is because of people like Officer Collier I never doubted my safety while attending MIT. I am eternally grateful to you, your family, and MIT Campus Police.

Ji (Han) Sterling
4/22/2013

I attended MIT many years ago. I was deeply saddened when I heard of Sean Collier's tragic death. Please accept my sincere condolences and please be sure to pass them along to his loved ones. It is a terrible loss. Thank you.

Jon D Packer
Packer@centerchem.com
4/22/2013

I read through the brother in law AMA on reddit, here: http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1crrtb/mit_police_officer_sean_col...

I also saw his escort home photograph(also seen above), here: http://i.imgur.com/vgMt81P.jpg

I am very sorry to hear of this tragic and unnecessary loss of life, and I know that all those who knew Sean and his family will offer their condolences in person.

I also know that Sean will be truly missed, and that he was an excellent officer and human being.

Jacob Lake - MIT Class of 2001, Course IX
4/22/2013

Dear Collier and MIT family, my soul ached when I heard about the terrible Thursday night events. But, know it was Officer Collier's service that began the end of the week's events. It was the response of his fellow officers that then led to the Watertown confrontation that ultimately resolved and stopped the evil intent that was directed against us all. Without Sean, we would still be in danger. That's a great man to me.

Jerry
4/22/2013

Many of us alumni have moved away from the Boston area following our graduation. But a big part of our heart was left behind with the MIT Community and our wishes for its safety and success. Imagine our heartbreak, during this horrific week of tragedy, to learn that an MIT Police Officer gave his life to protect and defend the safety of MIT. As we will remember this tragic events, we will never again think of MIT without remembering Sean Collier, a young professional who died in the line of duty protecting our beloved Institute and its people.

Robert Harrington MIT Class of 1969
jjaazzzz@earthlink.net
4/22/2013

I have always been a fan of the MIT police department ever since walking onto campus as a freshman and through my years beyond graduation. Though I never had the chance to meet Sean, I thank you for your service and for making campus a safer place. May you rest in peace.

Eli
4/22/2013

May eternal light shine upon you, Sean.

Joe Fitzgerald
Jfitzgerald@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

While it´s been a while since I walked the MIT campus I cannot express how important a role campus security played in our college experience. I cannot thank you enough for making the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of our entire country. RIP.

Ivette Johnson
imjohnso@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

Rest in Peace Sean Collier. Thank you for your service and helping keep MIT safe. My sincere condolences to Officer Collier's family, friends, and colleagues.

Charles
4/22/2013

God Bless you, Sean. My deepest sympathies for Sean's family, friends and fellow officers.

Sam William
eqmindustries@gmail.com
4/22/2013

A Police Officer's Prayer
author unknown

Oh Almighty God,
Whose Great Power And Eternal
Wisdom Embraces The Universe,
Watch Over All Policemen and
Law Enforcement Officers.
Protect Them From Harm
In The Performance Of Their Duty
To Stop Crime, Robberies,
Riots And Violence.
We Pray, Help Them Keep
Our Streets And Homes Safe
Day And Night.
We Recommend Them To
Your Loving Care
Because Their Duty Is Dangerous.
Grant Them Your Unending Strength And
Courage In Their Daily Assignments.
Dear God, Protect These
Brave Men & Women,
Grant Them Your Almighty
Protection,
Unite Them Safely With Their
Families After Duty Has Ended.
Amen.

Richard W. Mann
4/22/2013

RIP Officer Collier. You are gone, but will never be forgotten...now with God.

John Rose
4/22/2013

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