Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrol Officer Sean Allen Collier

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, April 18, 2013

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Reflections for Patrol Officer Sean Allen Collier

"Freedom itself was attacked this morning by faceless cowards. And freedom will be defended."-George W. Bush 2001

Officer Collier died protecting not only M.I.T. and Massachusetts, but all of America. R.I.P. Officer Collier and may your family have peace. I am a Boston area native. The attack on my hometown greatly saddens me, but the actions of our law enforcement officers makes me never more proud to be a police officer, a Bostonian, and an American. God Bless and job well done by the M.I.T. Police Department, the MBTA Transit Police Department, the Boston Police Department, the Watertown Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, the FBI, the Massachusetts National Guard and all other first responders.

William Mosher, Police Officer II
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

April 24, 2013

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service.

Aaron Fitzpatrick

April 24, 2013

Rest in peace brother

Lieutenant Lance Greene
Georgia State Patrol

April 24, 2013

Fidelis Ad Mortem

Police Officer
NYPD

April 24, 2013

Eternal Rest Brother...

Officer WJ Ferraro
Florida Probation & Parole

April 23, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 23, 2013

Officer Collier
I did not know you personally, but thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice and keeping America a safe place. You are a true hero, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Godspeed my brother!!! Officer Collier...10-42

Reserve Duputy Sheriff-Mike B
Worcester County MA-WCRDSA

April 23, 2013

Rest in peace and thank you for your service

John Latour (reitired deputy)

April 23, 2013

On behalf of the men and women of the Framingham Auxiliary Police, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to Officer Collier's family, friends and to the officers of the MIT Police Department.

Captain Marc Spigel
Framingham Auxiliary Police

April 23, 2013

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Collier,

I'm a volunteer/part time LEO in New Jersey and have been for the last 18 years. Unlike most officers, I stumbled into law enforcement at a late age but now know that it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. As I read about Sean , not only on the site but on other sites (MIT, etc.) I can but only say that I am very humbled, honored and privileged to call you my brother in blue. I will do my best as I continue in law enforcement to have the same passion, dedication and spirit that you had for law enforcement and life. May you rest in peace and I will meet you on the other side

SPO Chris Beck
Westfield (NJ PD

April 23, 2013

My deepest & heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. My thoughts & prayers are with them, during this most difficult time. May they find comfort in knowing others care & share their loss. Thank you for your service Officer Collier.

Laurie Carey [civilian]
Retired Nurse

April 23, 2013

Officer Collier,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

April 23, 2013

May the Almighty Lord be with you Officer Collier and your family. Thank you for your dedicated service sir. Your will not be forgotten

Court Security Officer Richard E. Wishin
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,DOVER DELAWARE (RET. NYC CORRECTION DEPT)

April 23, 2013

Please accept our respectful condolences to the Watertown Police Department and Officer Colliers family.
May he rest in peace and always be remembered.

Jerry Landers
Bailiff Administrative Office of The Courts
Berlin Circuit Court Berlin N.H.

Bailiff
N.H.Administrative Office of The Courts

April 23, 2013

"Mo chomhbhróin"

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department, California

April 23, 2013

Sean,

Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. You are a true American hero and will live on in our hearts and thoughts, forever. Rest in peace, Brother...we've got it from here.......

Deputy Chief of Police (Ret)
1*

April 23, 2013

Officer Collier, You have joined the ranks in Heaven of many who have gone before you. Rest well in the arms of God.

To Your Family:

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray,

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over two years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

April 23, 2013

Officer Collier. You a true hero within the trade of law enforcement and set the example that we all should follow by doing our job in the trade. We will take over your watch from here and may you rest in peace.

Officer Dave Brown
Florida Department of Corrections (Probation and Parole)

April 23, 2013

God bless.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

April 23, 2013

God bless this young officer. He represents the best of what it means to wear the shield. I have read nothing but impressive accounts of his service and his character. We share the loss of our brother with his family at home.

Detective David LoCurto
New York City Police Department

April 23, 2013

Rest Easy My Brother in arms. We will pick up the fight from here, and we will never forget !

Ofc. J. Owen
Clarkston Police Dept. Clarkston GA

April 23, 2013

Many people viewing footage and reporting what they observed first-hand at the marathon after the explosions, have been impressed at how quickly the police reacted, with no hesitation, running towards danger, in the line of duty, while others were running away. No doubt, Sean Collier sensed danger when he responded to that call, there is also no doubt that he responded anyways and did his duty without hesitation. His family should be very proud that he served the community and risked his life for it.

Staff Sergeant Robert Chrismas
Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

April 22, 2013

Our sincere sympathies to the family of Officer Collier from family members of fallen Virginia Tech Officer Deriek Crouse, EOW 12-08-11. May God Bless You.

Linda Vaughn, Civilian
Aunt of Officer Deriek Crouse

April 22, 2013

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and the Department of PO Sean Collier. Rest in peace brother. Watch over us.

Auxiliary Police Officer
New York City Police Department (NYPD)

April 22, 2013

I wish to extend my condolences to the family of Sean Collier. I have the greatest respect for law enforcement when I was a fireman the police always were there on our calls keeping us safe.

fireman retired John Wehmhoefer
Bismarck Fire Dept

April 22, 2013

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