Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Customs and Border Protection Officer

April 30, 2013

"You know you love something if you're willing to die for it, and you know it means nothing if you walk away from that which is dying."

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Collier's family and the MIT Police Department. May God bless Officer Collier, who will always be remembered as a true warrior that paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving his community.

Officer K. Bahr
St. Louis Park (MN) Police Department

April 29, 2013

RIP and thank you for serving and protecting .

Bonnie and Frank Rohrer, friends from Quarryville PA

April 28, 2013

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Sean Collier.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

April 28, 2013

Words cannot express my respect, my love, and my admiration for you. The effects of the bombing were a complete blur to me until I learned of what happened to you, and until I saw a picture of your face....a face that is so beautiful, a face so full of life, promise, and hope, a face that seems so familiar. To me you represent so many of our men in uniform that I deeply deeply respect and honor. I thank you for your sacrifice, because you have given ALL that a person can give, and although I have never met you, because of your sacrifice, I am forever changed. Sean Collier, you are forever in my heart.

C. Brady

April 27, 2013

Godspeed Brother...You died fighting the good fight and for that we are eternally grateful...

Godspeed...

POI K. Jarrell
HPPD

April 27, 2013

Gone But Not Forgotten... May God Bless The Collier Family...

From me and my family, to you and yours, Rest in Peace Sean....

With additional Thoughts and Prayers from the Men and Women in Law Enforcement, at the Nassau County Police Department, Long Island New York!!!

Det. John Nedd
Nassau County Police Department

April 27, 2013

God Bless and my condolences go out to the Collier family. May Sean Rest In Peace. From his brothers and Sisters of Orange County Corrections Florida.

Correction Officer Wright,Robert
Orange County Correctios

April 27, 2013

Rest in peace, sir.

Court Officer
MA Trial Court

April 27, 2013

Descansa en Paz.

Otro héroe que nos vigila desde el cielo

Policía Alberto Castro
Policía Local Galicia

April 27, 2013

Rest in peace Sean. We have the watch. There is no explaining this senseless act. We'll see you on the other side and I know you have died doing a job that we all love. You have shown to many how this job should be done and how we should be portrayed in the public eye. You have done us all proud!

Sgt. Michael Peters
Masschusetts State Police

April 25, 2013

eternal rest grant unto him lord. the death of a son , is something no parent wants to go through. But when that son is a cop the whole community feels a loss.
I pray that officer collier is at peaceful rest.
prayers also offered for his family

Richard Carey Srcurity officer
security officer in republic of ireland

April 25, 2013

My prayers are with the Collier family.

Corrections officer
Allegheny County Bureau Of Corrections

April 25, 2013

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

God bless you and your family Patrol Officer Sean Collier. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

April 25, 2013

On behalf of the Stark County Sheriff's Office and it's Honor Guard, we wish to extend our condolenses to the family of Officer Sean Collier and to the MIT Police Department. You and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace sir and GOD bless.

Deputy CD Newman / Honor Guard
Stark County Sheriff's Office

April 25, 2013

My feelings to the family of this hero. God help you in this difficult time.

Congratulations to all the police officers involved in the hunt.

Police Officer - Andre Santana
São Paulo - Police Department

April 25, 2013

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. (author unknown) With deepest sympathy.

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 25, 2013

God Bless Patrol Officer Sean Collier, his family and the men and women of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department.

Arthur R Spafford Jr, Special Agent, Ret
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

April 25, 2013

There are no words to help ease the pain in the hearts of those left behind to take one day at a time, but my heart and prayers are with them all. You young man are a hero who will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Officer Collier and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 25, 2013

May the Lord comfort all who loved this young officer. Sincere condolences.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau. of LEO's

April 25, 2013

Thank you for your service brother. I'll see you in Heaven when my time comes around. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.

E.R. Coon / Police Officer
Greensboro Police Department, N.C.

April 25, 2013

Though I Did not know you, you are still a brother. God has accepted you into his Army. Godspeed Officer Collier.

Deputy D. Kenworthy #85
Brevard County Sheriff's Office FL

April 24, 2013

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

April 24, 2013

My condolences to the family of Sean Collier. He lived to serve us all and is a hero who died protecting his community. What an example he was and is! I am sorry for your loss.

Georgia citizen
Darton State College

April 24, 2013

RIP brother. You died a hero. GOD bless you and your family.

SGT Robert Waters
US Army

April 24, 2013