My thoughts and prayers are with the Collier family. As a graduate student that often works late nights, I am so thankful for the brave members of the MIT Police , like Sean, who keep us safe and sacrifice their own safety at this cost. I didn't know Sean, but from what I have heard and read, he seems like he was an absolute stand up man, who was kind, dedicated, helpful, and friendly, and devote his life to the cause of public safety. He will always be remembered.

A. L. Yost
4/22/2013

Dear friends, family, and colleagues of Sean,
I offer my sincere condolences to you on your loss. I had never met Sean, but by all accounts Sean was a lovely person, and we need more people like him on this planet. As a member of MIT's community, I am grateful for his service, and for the service of all of our police. As a mother and a resident of the city of Somerville, my heart is filled with empathy for his family and friends in our city. I am grateful that this reign of terror is over, and hope that the world can warmly remember the fallen as we move forward.

Stephanie Toews Moeling
srichar@mit.edu
4/22/2013

you and you're family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wilmington loves and misses you.
Rest in Peace Sean.

Briana
lockebc@yahoo.com
4/22/2013

I'm not a student from MIT. I'm not from Boston or Watertown. I'm not even American.
But like the rest of the world, I've heard of all the events that had happened in Massachusetts that week and of Mr Collier's terrible fate.
Probably like the rest of the world too, I saw his picture and... thought that he seemed a very kind man, which was confirmed after I read testimonies of all the students, professors and everyone that had known him.
It saddened me to find out that the life of a man capable of such generosity towards others and who took the Police Dep's famous motto "to protect and serve" at heart was taken so abruptly. Policemen and young men and women training to become so know the risks of the path they are on but still... No-one deserves to die in the line of duty. No-one.
May his family, friends and people who cared about him be strong in those sad moments and remember him as the great man he was.
Be all strong and remember all those sweet moments you shared with him and hold them close to your heart. Be brave. My heart's with you.

Nat from Belgium
natjlglecoq@gmail.com
4/22/2013

I'm an MIT employee, although I didn't know Officer Collier, I wonder how many times I may have seen him in passing. Today I thank him for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep our community safe. Office Collier, you will NEVER be forgotten! My heartfelt condolences go out to the Collier family and to his friends. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the lord surround you with his peace, strength and continued love & support from those around you. In the words of Newton shooting victim (Anna Marquez-Greene), through the midst of this senseless tragedy...LOVE WINS! GOD BLESS!

IC
4/22/2013

Although I saw you on campus a few times, I never had the honor to get to know you personally. I really wish I had.

Thank you for your service and dedication to the MIT community.

CT
4/22/2013

Dear Sean,

I never got to meet you personally but everyone always spoke of you with the utmost respect.
We will not forget you!

John
4/22/2013

i know this young officer just started his career. The job he did was so good here on earth that god wanted sean in heaven with him. He will be missed and we will always wonder where his career would have taken him. Now we know his career took him where we all hope to be someday patroling the streets of heaven. TO HIS FAMILY I HOPE KNOWING HES WITH GOD BRINGS CONFORT TO YOUR BROKEN HEARTS.

Sgt Rick Keys North Charleston SC Police.
KeysRic@northcharleston.org
4/22/2013

Sean, you served MIT incredibly and humbly. I wish I could better express the pain it causes me to see you give your life in service.
There's no greater love than this, that you laid down your life for this campus. I wish nothing but the best for your family, and pray that God will touch them in this healing process. You'll not be forgotten, Sean.

Cindy
4/22/2013

So very sad to lose anyone in this senseless tragedy, and especially someone with so much ahead of him. You will be very missed, Officer Collier. May you rest and peace and know that you will always be a hero in all of our hearts. Thank you for your courage and service!

RIP Sean!!!

Jill
4/22/2013

Sean you were a great guy and cop we will miss you here at MIT RIP my thoughts and prayers are with your family and your fellow officers here at MIT! You will never be forgotten

Joe Vella MIT
Jovella@mit.edu
4/22/2013

Prayers for Officer Sean Collier and the MIT community that he served faithfully....

New York State University Police, College at Brockport
4/22/2013

Thank you Sean for your service in protecting the MIT community... myself included. From patrolling the campus at large, to manning the crosswalk on Vassar Street by Building 38 as I headed home after classes, you and your fellow MIT police officers helped us feel safe.

I am truly saddened that I will never again be able to say "thank you" or "good night" as you halt traffic to allow me to cross the street. So, allow me to say "thank you" and "good night" to you Sean one last time.

Kim, MIT '12, Course 18
4/22/2013

Officer Collier lived his life in service to his fellow man. A selfless police officer who had nowhere to go but up in his career field. It's not only painstakingly difficult to fathom to Officer Collier's family, friends, loved ones, and the MIT community, but for the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sean Collier did not die in vain, he made the ultimate sacrifice so that the people of his city, community, state, and country can sleep a little safer at night knowing that there are men like Sean Collier out there in the line of duty, so that others may live.

Cory
4/22/2013

Sean this was written for you - always happy and positive, always supportive and out and about:

Und munter fördert er die Schritte
Und sieht sich in des Waldes Mitte,
Da sperren, auf gedrangem Steg,
Zwei Mörder plötzlich seinen Weg.
Zum Kampfe muß er sich bereiten,
Doch bald ermattet sinkt die Hand,
Sie hat der Leier zarte Saiten,
Doch nie des Bogens Kraft gespannt.

Er ruft die Menschen an, die Götter,
Sein Flehen dringt zu keinem Retter,
Wie weit er auch die Stimme schickt,
Nicht Lebendes wird hier erblickt.
"So muß ich hier verlassen sterben,
Auf fremdem Boden, unbeweint,
Durch böser Buben Hand verderben,
Wo auch kein Rächer mir erscheint!"

Und schwer getroffen sinkt er nieder,
Da rauscht der Kraniche Gefieder,
Er hört, schon kann er nichts mehr sehn,
Die nahen Stimmen furchtbar krähn.
"Von euch, ihr Kraniche dort oben,
Wenn keine andre Stimme spricht,
Sei meines Mordes Klag erhoben!"
Er ruft es, und sein Auge bricht.

Stefan
4/22/2013

My heart goes out to the Collier family. My son too wants to be in law enforcement. I just feel a connection between the two. My prayers to all of you,. Sean thank you....

Lori Borino
4/22/2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. I feel safe because of heroes like you. Thank you.

Daisy
4/22/2013

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Monica
4/22/2013

So sorry for your loss.

Anna Malm
4/22/2013

My sincerest condolences to the family of Officer Collier and to Chief Difava and the officers of the MIT police force.

As an MIT alum, I had the pleasure of being in MIT EMS as well as in the greek community, and my all my interactions and work with the MIT police demonstrated to me what the model of the "community" policing was. This was a senseless tragedy, and I hope everyone at MIT and Boston and farther abroad recognize the sacrifice Officer Collier made.

Alex
4/22/2013

MANY PRAYERS TO THIS BRAVE MAN'S FAMILY

STARSHINE
STARSHINE@BELLSOUTH.NET
4/22/2013

Thank you, Officer Collier, for sacrificing your life to save the lives of your community. Our deepest prayers go out to Sean's family, who we hope are able to find some comfort in the memories they have of their beloved son and brother.

The Johnsons
4/22/2013

Our thoughts and our Prayers are with you, your family and your Department. God Bless you all.

Corporal Rudy Lopez, West Covina Police Department (CA)
rudy.lopez@wcpd.org
4/22/2013

I am deeply saddened by this unfortunate event. Thank you for your service. My prayers to you and your family.

Quin
4/22/2013

Please know how very saddened our community is for the loss of your son and brother. I send you the deepest condolences for your family. I can’t imagine how painful this is for you!

Jadwiga Grabarek
Broad Institute

Jadwiga Grabarek
jadwiga@broadinstitute.org
4/22/2013

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