Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, April 18, 2013
Reflections for Patrol Officer Sean Allen Collier
I am heartbroken at your loss. You were brave young man. You were taken way too soon. Rest and Peace and I know you will continue to look after your fellow Officers.
Detective C. Hughes
LAPD
April 19, 2013
Sending my best wishes to you and your family and the Boston P.D. All the way from Los Angeles. You are a hero, Good Sir.
Evan Rowe
April 19, 2013
May you rest in Peace, may your family and friends find comfort and strength in these dark hours, may we all appreciate and respect you always for your service and sacrifice.
Leisa, A Neighboring Mainer
Berwick, Maine
April 19, 2013
Thank you Officer Collier for your service to Boston. May God favor you protect and carry your family and friends. May your life be a reflection of all officers and spur citizens across the country to show your brothers and sisters in arms the gratitude they deserve.
Ramona Halbach RN BSN
Grateful citizen and fellow public servant.
April 19, 2013
Rest in peace, officer. I am so sorry this happened to you. I am keeping your family and fellow officers in my prayers, always.
Tracey Lynne Haskell
Civilian
April 19, 2013
R.I.P Brother You will never be forgotten
Police Officer New Jersey
April 19, 2013
Thank-you for all you did for the community. You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
April 19, 2013
I attended Salem state with Sean where he gave a talk to one of my classes while he was still working at Somerville pd. such a nice person and was well praised by the faculty. You will be missed.
Patrick Richardson
Salem state university
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace my brother, it is our watch now. My thoughts and prayers are with friends, family, and all my brothers and sisters of The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department. May the lord watch over you all as this tragedy in the Boston area unfolds.
Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department
April 19, 2013
Your heroism will never be forgotten. May our country pay you the respect you deserve and seek justice against the terrorist that so violently took your life. Angels arms around your brothers/sisters and your family.
Donna 1/4 unit of retired unit 47
VPD, OHIO
April 19, 2013
Sorry to hear of this loss. Praying for your family.
Justin Goodrich, US Citizen
April 19, 2013
RIP Officer Collier, You served proudly and bravely.
Corporal Otis Ellis
Fauquier County, Va.
April 19, 2013
Your a hero brother, Heros never die.
Detective Wes Smith
Clay County SO FL
April 19, 2013
A heroes death brother. Rest easy, we will take it from here. And we WILL find #2.
Officer J. Clement
IPD #4008
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your service and more so for your ultimate sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and department in this difficult time of loss. Too young you were taken and such a sad day...thank you HERO!
C.McCleary 1615 Motor Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your bravery and service, may you rest in peace.
Greg and Joanna McDermott
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Collier and thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God be with you and embrace your family.
Deputy Brad Russell
Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Department, Washington
April 19, 2013
So very sorry for your lose....RIP..you are now in the arms of your lord.
Sheila Codd
April 19, 2013
RIP, My Brother! The sacrifice of your life has saved the lives of many other Americans!! God be with You and Your Family
Police Forensic Investigator DeCook
Chicago Police Department
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace brother Collier. My condolences to his family, friends and department. Depart into the arms of the Lord ye sentinel, we'll take it from here.
Sergeant Joseph R. LaFlower
Warren Police Department (MA)
April 19, 2013
GOD Bless & Rest in Peace
Mary Tiller Campbell
It Works Distributor
April 19, 2013
Rest in Peace Brother...
Officer Sean Collier, may you rest in peace with God in Heaven. You have served with pride, honor and integrity. We pray for you and your family, co-workers, and friends. Thank you for your service.
Officer Jim Hughes
Provincetown (Mass.) Police Department
April 19, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrafice. You have joined a most elite group.
Maj JN Strawn USMC Ret.
April 19, 2013
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."
RIP Brother
Police Officer Jared Warneke
Kenyon Police Department, MN
April 19, 2013
RIP my brother
cpl. Stanley R Massey retire
ACCD Police Dept SATX
April 19, 2013
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