Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, April 18, 2013
Reflections for Patrol Officer Sean Allen Collier
God has taken another Angel to patrol the heavens. I am sorry for the loss of another brother in Blue. May his soul rest in peace. Job well done. We will take it from here.
Ruben Zayas Patrol Officer
Cold Spring Police
April 19, 2013
Rest in peace
Sgt. Penman
City od Fairfax PD VA
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Collier. Your sacrifice was noble, and we appreciate your dedicated and selfless service. God Bless you!
Lt Darin Adams
Cedar City Police Department, UT
April 19, 2013
Dios te bendiga, valiente.Estas en mis oraciones / God bless you brave man / You are in my prayers
Fernando Galindo Carbonell
Oficial de seguridad/Security Officer (Spain)
April 19, 2013
May the Lord Jesus Christ give your family peace and comfort at this time. We will be praying for your family. Thank you for giving us such a loving person that he would protect the students at the University.
Donna and James Taffar
Clayton State University
April 19, 2013
Bless this young man, the inadvertent hero who unknowingly gave his life in a horrific act that broke open one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. It will bring no condolences to those that knew and loved you, but your name shall be in American history books forever. Thank you for your service, Officer Sean Collier. R.I.P.
R. Gorski, Inv. Spec. retired
LVMPD
April 19, 2013
I'm shocked about this incident!
You are a hero for me!!!
Rest in Peace Officer Collier!
A. Schoenhofen
Private Citizen from Germany, Europe
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace brother. We will take the watch from here.
Sgt. Tyler Daigle
University Louisiana Lafayette Police
April 19, 2013
May he rest in Peace. May God be with your family at this difficult time. Thank you for being a great service to our Nation.
````daughter of Fallen Correctional Officer``````
Amy B., Indiana
April 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 19, 2013
On behalf of the officers of the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety, we salute the service and sacrifice of Officer Collier to American Law Enforcement and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow MIT officers. Rest in Peace.
Chief John Thomas
USC Dept. of Public Safety
April 19, 2013
Our prayers are with your family and with your agency. We will remember your sacrifice.
Capt. Gary Spears
Hardin County, Tx Sheriff's Office
April 19, 2013
Rest in peace brother. May God watch over your family.
Det. Brian Connolly
City of White Plains Police Department
April 19, 2013
RIP Brother!
Deputy Robert Powell
Ogden City Constable's Office
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Collier, we will never forget you.
Thomas Rowley
Private Citizen in Plano, TX
April 19, 2013
Blessed be the peacemakers.........
You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith!
May you rest in GOD' s eternal peace!
Officer J.S. Hall
Mtn. Brook , AL Police Dept
April 19, 2013
A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.
Anonymous
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Officers family and Department. May God Bless!
Lieutenent Larry Lacey
Farmington Police Department
April 19, 2013
My heart is breaking for your family and friends. I thank you for all you have done and, now, for watching us from above. Rest in Peace young man!!
Judi Houtz
April 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Officer Collier. May you rest in peace. Thank you for your dedicated service. God bless your family and friends.
Officer Joe Hunchard #1228
New Smyrna Beach (Florida) Police Department
April 19, 2013
Rest in peace my brother for you are a true hero. May God wrap his arms around your family and fellow Officers in this sad time. Thank you for your service.
Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace, Brother
A policeman was killed last night.
He died while protecting your rights.
His creed was to protect and serve.
This fate he didn’t deserve.
A mom and dad have lost a son.
So many other jobs he could’ve done.
His wife and kids are left alone.
Their daddy won’t be coming home.
His fellow officers are hurt so deep.
For a fallen brother they weep.
The morning paper will print a story.
About a policeman who died in glory.
The flags will fly at half mast.
Politicians and citizens will seem sad.
The funeral is tomorrow at noon.
It will all be over very soon.
By next week they will have forgot.
That a policeman was killed last night.
Det Gene Gentile (retired)
NYPD
April 19, 2013
America salutes you officer Collier! Your memory and spirit will live on forever! Rest in peace knowing one of the "scum" is already in hell and the other will follow shortly!
Joe DeSeve Detective (Ret)
East Greenbush Police NY
April 19, 2013
R.I.P. Brother
Sergeant
RCMP
April 19, 2013
The police officer stood and faced his Maker, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To your Maker, have you been true?” The police officer, with squared shoulders, said “No sir, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sunday’s and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent, because the streets are tough. But I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep. And I never passed by a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, please 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 fears. But if you have a place for me here, well…it need not be too grand.
I never expected or had too much so if you don’t…I’ll understand.” There was silence all around the room where the saints respectfully stood. As the police officer waited quietly for the judgment…bad or good.
“Step forward now, police officer, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in hell.”
John Gazarkiewicz
Civilian
April 19, 2013
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