Sean Collier

Thank you, Officer Collier, for your service. I send my condolences to the family and friends of this young man, as well as to the members of the MIT community to whose protection he dedicated and gave his life.

Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.

My son is a student at MIT. We are thankful for protectors like Officer Collier who work to keep the MIT family safe. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Collier. There is no balm that we can offer other than to say, "We care for you and mourn his loss."

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

NICE JOB BROTHER Rest in peace.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.