Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We deepest sympathy to the family of Captain Collin Birnie and all who knew him. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Semper Fi, Rest In Peace brother.

MSgt Kelly Gleason
US Marine Corps

February 7, 2022

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 7, 2022

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 7, 2022

Captain,

It was an honor to work under your command. You were an inspiration to many and your memory will live on in these halls forever. It will be hard to pass your office and know that you are not there. Your spirit lives on and we will continue to fight. Thank you for your dedication and service. We will miss you.

Sergeant Joseph Kennedy
Flint Police Department

February 7, 2022

Upon hearing of this fatal accident, like every one I know, our hearts and minds are saddened by this GREAT LOSS.

Our hearts go out to Dr. BIRNIE Family - Wife Tina and the Police World. We've Lost a Giant who operated with Organization. His Bomb Squad Training; Professional Conduct Division or (I A.); Narcotics Officer (Plain Clothes) - Both County and City Units.

The Calm Leader with a Gun Smoke Smile moved the Halls of the Entire Department. As a Interim Police Chief (I.P..C) 2008-2009; his inner/outer department presence was very NEAR. Colin should have been CHI Re F before ME to. Be HONEST. He Should Have Been Picked / Appointed by the City Mayor & City Council.

Our Captain BIRNIE even taught us how to shoot even though he graduated 1996 at the TOP of the Police Academy. He was built to Lead as an Honorable Discharged Gulf War Veteran. Although I did amazing things in the U.S. Navy; COLIN sometimes large and sometimes grim Cowboy Smile knew it was time to get them; or One of Ours

COLIN, YOU WERE THE REAL SHERIFF IN TOWN WITHIN OUR DEPARTMENT. WE GOT BY WITH JUST ENOUGH. YOU ORGANIZED PRESIDENTIAL HONORS AND DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE TO RECEIVE DIGNITARIES. HIS RECORD IS WAY TOO BIG. HE PLAYED BIG!!!!!!!!!!

I AND WE WILL MISS YOU COLIN! THE POLICE WORLD LOST AN ICON. AWE, IM SURE YOU SHOWED SOMEONE IN THE AGENCY HOW TO DO YOUR LARGE LOAD. Farewell SOLDIER!

INTERIM POLICE CHIEF (I.P.C.) FRIEND
MR. DAVID R. DICKS & FATHER (RIP)
1994-2009 FLINT POLICE DEPARTMENT

David Dicks

February 7, 2022

Semper Fi Marine. Rest In Peace. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service to our beloved Corps and your service to the Thin Blue Line….

State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

February 6, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

February 6, 2022

Rest In Peace Captain Collin Birnie and thank you for your service to your community and America! May God watch over you, your family and all law enforcement officers during this dangerous time in American history.

Hero's Live Forever!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

February 6, 2022

It was an honor and a pleasure to get to know Captain Collin Birnie. May God be with his family, friends, fellow officers and the citizens of Flint. I am truly sorry for your loss. SEMPER FIDELIS my brother.

Sgt. Michael H Anderson
Bad Axe Police Department

February 6, 2022

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and daughters and all of our law enforcement family.

Amy Rogers, Ret. Police Officer
Flint Police Department

February 6, 2022

Birnie family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Capt. Birnie thank you for your service to your Country, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.

February 6, 2022

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 6, 2022

Rest in Peace Captain Collin Birnie! Thank you for your 26 years of service with the Flint Police Department, in Michigan and for your service as a United States Marine Corps Veteran. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your two daughters during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

February 6, 2022

RIP captain. You will be missed by the entire department.

Michael Tisdale

February 6, 2022

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

February 6, 2022

Rest peacefully my brother

Lieutenant Greg Kouba
Victoria County Sheriff’s Office

February 6, 2022

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 6, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Captain Collin Birnie. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Captain Birnie to this nation and the people of Michigan will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 6, 2022

Rest in peace, Captain Birnie. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

February 6, 2022

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF CAPTAIN BIRNIE, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF CAPTAINE BIRNIE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service

February 6, 2022

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5: 9. Prayers to his her family, fellow officers and friends! RIP and thank you for your service.

Former Correctional Officer Pl W. Reed
Iowa Departament of Correction

February 6, 2022

Rip .GOD Is with you.prayers to your family. Thank you

Mike ray

February 6, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

February 6, 2022

Rest In Peace, Captain Birnie. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 6, 2022

Rest in peace captain thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 6, 2022