Sean Collier

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.

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....

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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.

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.

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

Your life was not taken in vain, for your legacy lives on. The people you helped live on. The acts of love remain appreciated. God be with you and your family at this time and always.

I didn't know your son but i believe he was a man of high character that comes from you his parents and his family that Surrounded him and also the lord who is comforting him right now.May the lord be with you.

I propose that a fitting memorial to Officer Sean Collier would be to name one of the dormitories in his honor.

Officer Collier's sacrifice for us cannot be measured. His bequest, as it were, to the Institute is infinitely more precious than the mere finanical contributions of those whose names adorn our halls.

Sean Collier's name deserves to be remembered for generations, to become an indelible part of the fabric of our community.

Surely we can dedicate one of New House, Next House, or my own former residence, Random Hall, as Officer Sean Collier Memorial Hall, and ensure his everlasting place in the minds and hearts of those of us who have called the Institute home.

May his memory endure for a blessing.

Thanks Sean !!! May your family find the strength to heal such a terrible loss.

I didn't know Officer Collier personally, but staring at his picture I feel that I do... I see warmth and friendship in his eyes, somebody who would offer to help before you ask - qualities of character, leadership and making a difference. To his parents, these are my emotions from a picture, then I cannot even attempt to comprehend the greatness of the people who raised him to be the young man he is, how proud and how sad you must be. He leaves a whole that one can never fill, but also a memory that will never be forgotten. P.S. Sean, my name is Quintin, please to meet you!