To Officer Sean's family, fellow officers, and friends.

MIT is fortunate to have such dedicated professionals who serve and protect our community and make it the best place to work, learn, and live. We thank Sean for his service. I hope the outpouring of condolences and other signs of deep respect for him and for you will be of some comfort in the days ahead. The note below that I sent to my students and others illustrates how Sean's loss will be mourned and remembered by all of us in the days ahead. May this be a lesson for all the world to see and learn.

Tom Kochan

Today, and in the days ahead, we will come together to give new meaning to President Reif’s call to be “One MIT.” The many comments of students who had gotten to know Officer Sean as a friend, peer, and respected professional are heart-warming and a tribute to him and to our community of one culture. By celebrating it as we grieve for Sean, his family, and for MIT we might just demonstrate the spirit of solidarity so badly needed in other parts of our society.

Tom Kochan
tkcohan@mit.edu
4/22/2013

My heart is full of sorrow at losing Sean Collier and for his family who have lost a loved one. You are in my prayers always.

Patricia Reilly
4/22/2013

With deepest gratitude for his sacrifice.

4/22/2013

I never knew you in person, although I do remember your friendly smile in the Infinite Corridor. May you rest in Peace and you will never be forgotten! Condolences to the family who lost their BraveHeart, their Hero, but most importantly, their child.

maria riefstahl
4/22/2013

We are so inspired by your actions. You will always be remembered for choosing to serve and protect the community and to put yourself in harms way so that the rest of us remain safe. Thank you.

R C
4/22/2013

Thank you for your service, it will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Joe Foley
joefoley@mit.edu
4/22/2013

The MIT Police are the best, and you were one of the best of the best. Rest in peace, our friend. You are missed.

Bill - MIT staff
4/22/2013

Thank you so much for your courage and your hard work in protecting our campus. You will be missed.

Jody
4/22/2013

Sean gave everything and more than should ever be asked from a police officer.
For this he has my enduring gratitude. My condolences to his family and the MIT police department.
We will not forget him!

Thomas Wortmann, MIT Grad Student
wortmann@mit.edu
4/22/2013

The news was heartbreaking. My sincerest condolences to the Collier family. May Officer Collier rest in peace.

Patricia McKenzie
4/22/2013

I want to express how sorry I am that this terrible and senseless thing had to happen to you. Although I didn't know you, you will be missed.

Aaron
4/22/2013

Sincere condolences to Sean's family and the MIT Police Department, as well as the rest of the many communities affected. Many parents of adult children place their trust in the MIT Police to keep them safe. Sean lived up to this trust in an exemplary manner, as do all the MIT Police Officers. You have our sympathy, and our renewed respect and gratitude for doing a job that puts your safety second to the safety of those you protect.

Peter Brenton, MIT Staff
pbrenton@mit.edu
4/22/2013

I happened to administer an exam between 7:30-9:30pm in the Stata Center and left only around 10pm
on Thursday night. When I arrived home with my bike I received the emergency message from MIT
campus on my cell phone about this terrible event. Sean was there to make sure nothing would have
happened to me in case I would have stayed just a little longer. Thank you!

My condolences to the family.

Christoph Paus (Professor of Physics)
paus@mit.edu
4/22/2013

Thank you so much for your service and dedication to protecting MIT. You will be truly missed on campus. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Kathy
4/22/2013

I never met you, but from everything I've read about you it sounds like you were an amazing person and truly connected to the school. I'm so sorry our community had to lose such a pillar. Thank you for your service and protection.

MIT grad student
4/22/2013

My deepest condolences to Sean's young familiy. Your hubby will always be in my heart. My god always priase him and look after him. Now, he'll be save forever.

Andy Jay beaumont
4/22/2013

Thank you for protecting us.

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." ~John 15:12-13

You truly embodied these values, making the greatest sacrifice so that we all might live. Thank you.

Kristina
4/22/2013

With all of my Heart, I express extreme sadness for your loss.

Brian Chafin, Naval Science MIT
4/22/2013

I have worked at MIT for eighteen years so I know the campus and certainly many of the faces. I cross Vassar Street at the crosswalk when I come into work at 8:20am or so, and I will always greet the officers and wish them a safe day. I had no idea just how powerful those words could be.

Law enforcement from all over got the bad guys but that doesn't bring you back or that sad feeling that I've had since Thursday night...

God bless you Officer Collier -- Rest in Peace.

Peggy Udden
viking@mit.edu
4/22/2013

You will be remembered for ever in our hearts for the sacrifice you made. Boston will never forget your fight and sacrifice against the Jihadi terrorists. I want your memorial to come up. May your soul rest in peace. For ever live liberty. May your family members gain enough courage to face the ugly truth. My salute to you.

Pramod TK
4/22/2013

What an exceptional man. How many campus police officers make so many dear friends? And how many campuses would express such love for their officers? Officer Collier's spirit will live on among us. May we all learn from his example. May his family find peace.

Jane
4/22/2013

We thank you and your family for your ultimate service.

4/22/2013

Thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe. We will never forget you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

GMD
4/22/2013

May we always remember the courage of this young and brave officer, who was ready to sacrifice his life for the protection of our society and our MIT community. My sincerest condoleances to his family and friends.

4/22/2013

Sean,
Thank you for your service to this country. You will be missed.

Joe Miterko
4/22/2013

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