Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, April 18, 2013
Reflections for Patrol Officer Sean Allen Collier
I'm sending many prayers to your family, friends and the entire MITPD. You're a hero Officer Collier. May you rest in peace and know you will never be forgotten.
Carolyn Cassidy, Crime Analyst
Alexandria Police Department, Virginia
April 19, 2013
"A Part of America Died"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.
May god bless you and your entire family
Assistant Warden Charles H. LaVergne
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Lake Charles Louisiana
April 19, 2013
Godspeed Brother
Deputy J Wener
April 19, 2013
God bless you, your family, and your Department. Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. J.J. Picardi #38
Galloway Township Police, NJ
April 19, 2013
God speed brother. Your contribution and sacrifice in bringing these monsters to justice will never be forgotten. A true hero will never be forgotten.
Deputy Frank
Wake County Sheriffs Office, Raleigh NC
April 19, 2013
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and though I mark on duty, my calls unknown, I fear no evil, for the majority are with me, nor do I worry of my own safety, all of this I do for the citizens of my community.
Though I have made mistakes, accept me, as I accept you and show me the way …..Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
To those who have lost a loved one .... thank you .... for allowing us to remember and honor your loved one, friend, colleague as they are part of the reason we live in a free nation.
H...onorable person
E...xemplary character
R...espected and revered
O...ne of a kind
E...xceptional act and/or devotion
S...elect few
RIP Sir!
Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Office (Indiana)
April 19, 2013
Rest In Peace brother, my prayers go out to all your family, friends and relatives.
K-9 Ofc. M. Geake
City of Allentown Police Dept., Pennsylvania
April 19, 2013
Rest In Peace Officer Collier. Forever praying for your family, friends, and community.
Deputy Jameson Keith
Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office
April 19, 2013
My sincere condolonces to all of this great hero's family and friends. Why do we have to lose the good ones to get the bad ones. God bless you, I am sure he is in Heaven receiving his rewards!
Colleen Schaming
April 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the dear family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Sean Collier. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace dear brother, hero's are never ever forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
April 19, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to your family. May the Lord comfort them in this time of great loss. You are a hero.
M.D.
U.S. Marshals Boston
April 19, 2013
RIP Sean Collier, My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time, you were taken too soon. May you rest in peace and watch over us with all of other LE guardian angels.
Brianna Harbolt, Dispatcher
Hill County Sheriff's Office Havre MT
April 19, 2013
Hero campus officer. From Wales, uk, in the face of evil you were magnificient. RIP buddy.
Cllr Giles Morgan
International Friend
April 19, 2013
May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Police Officer Sean Collier, are a hero. I salute you sir. R.I.P. Brother.
Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia
April 19, 2013
God speed brother. RIP
Sergeant JRM
NJ
April 19, 2013
I salute you, Sir, for your bravery and dedication to duty. May your family, friends and co-workers find a measure of peace knowing that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!
SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department
April 19, 2013
Rest in peace surrounded by the prayers and thoughts of your brothers and sisters in blue. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues. Thank you for your bravery in the face of this cowardly pair.
Tpr. Carey R. Casperson
Michigan State Police
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice brother.
DUSM
USMS
April 19, 2013
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER COLLIER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER COLLIER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
April 19, 2013
RIP my Fellow Brother in Blue. My Prayers are with your Family, Friends, and Co-Workers. God Bless.
Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department
April 19, 2013
God rest your soul, good and faithful servant.
chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho
April 19, 2013
You will be missed by your family, friends and fellow police officer's. Thank you Sir for your fine service to the Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Rest in peace.
Ret Sgt. Robert Rabe
MD Transportation Authority Police
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your service. May you never be forgotten.
K.L Gregory
Durham Police Department
April 19, 2013
Although not from your state, my shroud will be on my badge this week to honor your sacrifice. You gave your life in this battle against terrorism and you will not be forgotten by the students at MIT as well as citizens and officers across America. RIP, we will continue the battle.
Detective Robert McCarty
Williams AZ Police Department
April 19, 2013
RIP my brother. We will work tirelessly until justice is served. God bless.
Deputy Sheriff Andy Hoffman
Seminole County, Florida, Sheriff's Office
April 19, 2013
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