On behalf of the MIT Class of 1962, we offer our condolences on the loss of Officer Sean A. Collier. We would appreciate sharing our feelings with the other members of the MIT Campus Police and his family. We as a Class want to say that we appreciate the services of the entire Campus Police Department, and their dedication to the welfare of the MIT Community. We share your loss as part of the MIT Community you serve and have served for many years.

Henry N. McCarl, Secretary, MIT Class of 1962
hmccarl@alum.mit.edu
4/22/2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Collier and for the officers of the MIT Police Department. From reading the news stories, the MIT website and from all the postings, it is very obvious that Officer Collier served with distinction and honor. He truly represented what campus law enforcement is all about.

Sgt. Geoffrey Merritt; University of Texas System Police
geoffrey.merritt@utsa.edu
4/22/2013

Sean Collier family.....thoughts and prayers to all your family,friends,Mit Police.. and Brotherhood... will never forget !
Family of Officer Michael Briggs -MPD EOW 10/17/06
Leland and Maryann Briggs (Mike's mom and dad)

Maryann Briggs
4/22/2013

On behalf of the officers and staff of the Truman State University Police Department, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, MIT University and members of the MIT Police Department during this time of sorrow. God speed Officer Collier.

Chief Tom Johnson
tjohnson@truman.edu
4/22/2013

Thank you for your service and my you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and to the brothers and sisters of the MIT Police Department.

Sincerely,

Deputy Chief Josh Dufresne, Hampshire College Campus Police
jedPS@hampshire.edu
4/22/2013

To the family, friends and brothers and sisters in law enforcement, my family and I send our deepest condolences. No words and or actions can remove the pain and loss you have experienced, however, there is someone who can help you in your time of sorrow and loss. I pray that the one and only living God will send his comforter, the Holy Spirit, to help you during this time and that you may encounter the love of Jesus in a new and powerful way.

We live in a fallen world and darkness surrounds us, but the light and love of Jesus will never fail anyone who calls on his name.

I pray for peace and blessings for you all.

Giovanna
abeigarg@msn.com
4/22/2013

Thank you so much for your service. My dad was James Mahoney, who had been Deputy-Chief of MIT police before he retired in the 90's. He loved all the men and women of MIT PD, and so do I. They all took care of me and my classmates when I attended MIT. I know how dedicated and brave the police are. Although he did not meet Sean, I am sure dad would have been so proud of him. He represented the department honorably. Perhaps he has met dad in heaven, and they are exchanging stories about the 'Tute.

Prayers and blessings to Sean's family and the MIT community. You are all in my heart,

Laurel Mahoney Francoeur '92

Laurel Mahoney Francoeur
laurelf@verizon.net
4/22/2013

Thank you for your service, Officer Collier. I send my deepest condolence to your family and friends.

Mariko Davidson
marikomd@mit.edu
4/22/2013

To Sean's parents, family and friends: Your loss is profound and is felt all over the US, all over the world. We as parents are so grateful for Sean's service to the MIT and Cambridge community. As you navigate the coming days, know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

Barbara Mockett, Class of 2015 parent
4/22/2013

Heartfelt condolences to Sean Collier's family. I did not know Sean, but have seen his smiling face on campus. His presence is missed.

Sara
4/22/2013

Thank you Office Collier for making a difference in our Community and in the world. You are a truly hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pepe Lopez
4/22/2013

The men and women of the University of Maryland Police in College Park, MD offer thier heart-felt condolences to the Collier family and our colleagues at the MIT Police. Sean's was a life cut short, and there was so much he had to offer. Stay strong MIT...stay strong Boston. We stand with you.

Sean - You did well, and we've got your back. We'll take it from here Brother. Rest in peace.

Cpt Robert Mueck
rmueck@umpd.umd.edu
4/22/2013

Deepest condolences to the Collier family and friends. May his bravery and unselfish service to the community be always remembered.

Barbara Biele
4/22/2013

RIP. Thank you for your services. You are a hero! My condolences to Sean's family and his colleagues. RIP Brother

Kay & Beatrice
4/22/2013

Thank you for protecting us well you were here on earth .. R.I.P. now you will be protecting us up in heaven as guardian angel. Your a HERO in so many eyes. So sorry for the loss and our prayers goes out to you all. May God Bless You All.

Danice Thomas
4/22/2013

"Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.

All is well."
-Henry Scott Holland

We appreciate all you do, we will never forget you.

Boston University Cheerleading
4/22/2013

I work evenings at the MIT Medical center. The campus police often come by to check on us. From the first time Sean came through he spoke to us by name and made brief, friendly conversation.

I will never forget his smile.

The night of April 18 I was at the medical center when the phone rang. I had been getting calls from various news organizations wanting information and advising them of our news office phone number(s). But, one call was from a tearful woman who said she was in Maryland watching news."I have no information to share," I said. She replied that she didn't want news, but rather wanted to let us know that she was praying for us all in Boston, and for the MIT community. Her heartfelt and spontaneous outreach is typical of the way the world has responded to the events in Boston, and to Sean's death.

Sean touched many lives in his own short one. He made the world a better place, and will always be remembered with love.

Margery
4/22/2013

My deepest condolences to Officer Sean Collier's birth family, his law enforcement family, and to those in the MIT communnity who were fortunate enough to have known him personnally. How full of life and a great sense of duty, he was. Hearing about him, I feel very touched and extremely fortunate to have been under his protection. Thank you, Sean, for your all you have done for us, in life and in death. May we allow your beautiful spirit to guide us as we take on the challenges that lay ahead. Thank you and rest in peace.

Kate M.
4/22/2013

MIT Police care. You all rock.

Tom
4/22/2013

Sean- Thank you for protecting our community. As I read about you, from those who knew you well, I know we truly lost an amazing human being and police officer. My heart is broken for all those trying to find peace, even for a moment. I thank you for all you've sacrificed while doing what you loved, what you believed in. I pray for your family, friends, MIT brothers & sisters, MIT community, and all who are grieving from the tragic, senseless incidents this past week. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Liz
4/22/2013

Thank you Sean for your courage and selflessness in keeping our community safe. Your sacrifice and your memory will never be forgotten. You will always be in our hearts, in Boston and around the world.

May angels lead you in,
God Bless.

April Huff
4/22/2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Sean Collier's Family, Friends, Colleagues and Community. A bright shining life taken in the line of duty. Truly a tragedy. May God wrap his arms around all those effected by his sudden passing, and may he offer comfort, peace and healing. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Kelly McCallum
4/22/2013

Officer Sean Collier may you rest in peace and god bless your family , thank you for serving our country , and may one day as my dream be a officer to protect just like you !

Michel neimerck
Michel.acacio@hotmail.com
4/22/2013

To the Family of Sean Collier,
I want to express my deepest condolences for your loss. My best friend works at MIT and in the past year I have been down there several times, and it is such a wonderful, beautiful community of people. This young man had his life taken while doing what he loved. His loss is painful because it was so unnecessary, yet, he chose a line of work to love that offered protection to those around him, and in order to make that small corner of the world a safer place. May this young man rest in peace, and know he will never be forgotten for his service and sacrifice.

Kimberly J. L. Pitts
kjlp2001@msn.com
4/22/2013

Dear Sean's family, friends, colleagues, and MIT community: My deepest condolences for your loss. I did not know Sean, but can easily see that he was loved and respected by many. I hope you find some comfort in your memories of him and in knowing that he touched so many lives in his 26 years. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers.

Alison McGinty
4/22/2013

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