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Charles Burke
April 14, 2022
Remembering that dreadful day. A life gone too soon. I prayed for sean and his family. Also the 3 victims from the bombing
Joanne Settemio
April 14, 2022
I cant believe its been 9 years since this brave officer (Sean Collier) was taken from us way too early. God Bless you and your family.
Susan Mauriello
April 14, 2020
May Your Memory Always Be For A Blessing . Always Remembered ~
Never Forgotten ~ Rest In Peace, Special One.
Janet Burkett
April 14, 2020
Wishing Your Family Comfort ..Never Forgotten Sean..Rest in Peace
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Marilyn Engelhard
May 1, 2019
Never forgotten. Will always have your soul and your family in my prayers.
gina Spiers
April 14, 2019
Not a day goes by to where ur still not missed
. I miss you so much
Until I see u again. Xoxox
April 14, 2019
Always Remembered Sean..Rest in Peace
dana giardina
July 12, 2013
miss you sarrry or looss
DANA
June 13, 2013
SARRRY OR LOSS SAD DAY
shirley Bacon Carlton
June 9, 2013
I can feel your pain,we lost a son this year I am sure they have meet up there.I was a class mate of Seans Grandmother. Yall are in our prayers.
DANA GIARDINA
June 7, 2013
SARRRY OR LOSS DANA GIARDINA
Lynnhurst School
May 7, 2013
In Memory of Sean Collier
The Lynnhurst Elementary School in Saugus, MA held a "Boston Strong" fundraiser on 4/26 where students and staff donated $ to wear Boston apparel
We have made a donation to the Jimmy Fund in Sean's memory.
We hope that happy memories and the support of others get you through this difficult time and this senseless loss. We know that Sean is now watching from above and protecting all as he did on earth.
With deepest sympathy,
Jane Patterson-Cameron
April 29, 2013
Dear Kelley and Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that good memories ease some of your pain in this extremely difficult time. God Bless You All. Jane Patterson Cameron
For The Lost OF Sean Collier
Jeannette Pratt
April 27, 2013
To the Collier Family In Memory oF Sean
His chair is empty, His voice will never speak.
The pier is quit, Advice is Silent.
Where went our Mentor ? Where went our quide ?
Why are we left, with such emptince why ?
Can you hear the pain, of Anothers cry of a Mothers weep, of a Fathers lost.
The sorrow may lift, but it wakes each Dawn, Staying with Friends with those left, in the wake of your storm.
We will miss you always, We will miss your love.
Good bye our Hero. Keep that watch from above.
C/c By Jeannette Pratt
April 26, 2013
The world mourns with you as you grieve the loss of your fine young son, brother and uncle. Rest in Peace Sean.
Heidi Dietrich
April 26, 2013
Dear Officer Collier, I'm sorry you didn't get to fulfill your dreams. The city of Boston and the entire United States are rallying around your family to give them support. Rest in Peace and know that you will never be forgotten.
B mercer
April 25, 2013
I cannot stop crying about Sean. He looks like a great fellow and I feel that I knew him. So unfair!
S P
April 25, 2013
The people of Boston will make sure Sean is never forgotten. My sincerest condolences to you on your loss.
April 25, 2013
Our family did not know Sean, but we live in Wilmington, and want to express our deep condolences to Sean's family & friends at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Sam OH
April 24, 2013
I didn't know Sean but I am a fiancee to a LEO, so it for sure hits close to home! Job well done sir. May you rest in peace.
Mark Patterson
April 24, 2013
Kelley,may your memories of Sean comfort you and be in your heart forever.God Bless you and your family.
Marilyn Engelhard
April 24, 2013
You will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with your family we wish them PEACE.
April 24, 2013
Such a tragic end for a fine young man
Ziggy Wolicki
April 24, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to The Collier Family.
Barbara Martinez
April 24, 2013
I did not know Sean but from what I have read and seen, he was a happy,loving person. God Bless and R.I.P.
Nicole Jennings
April 24, 2013
Words cannot describe the heart break. But we as a community should have peace knowing that we have such a brave, courageous, and amazing angel watching over us. I didnt know Sean but the touching stories that I have heard about this amazing man brings a since of closure. Thank you Sean for your friendship, hardwork and dedication. Because of you we will stay Boston Strong and forever Collier Strong.
Kathleen Brush Duke
April 24, 2013
The family of the late Massachusetts State Trooper Ron Brush Jr. who died in 2005 at the age of 38 sincerely expresses their sympathy on the loss of your son, brother, colleague and friend. When we think of the loss of Ronnie we will also be thinking of your loss and our tears will be for all of you too.
Laura Quilla
April 24, 2013
I did not know Sean or your family but want to express my sincere and deepest condolences. I lost my son in February and having experienced the loss of a child, there are no words and the pain runs deep. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Sean, Heaven has received another amazing angel. RIP dear one.
April 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time! Rest in Peace, Sean. Your legacy will live on forever!
Phyllis Mastin
April 24, 2013
To Sean Collier's Family,
Although I didn't know Sean personally, he represented everything thing that was good in life. And after listening to the heartfelt stories about Sean, I and I'm sure the world has gotten a better glimpse of who Sean was. He will be forever missed. I weep for your loss and I am so sorry. He is now a guardian for your family and friends. He will always be with you. May God continue to wrap his arms around your family.
Karen Zielinski
April 24, 2013
I am so saddened by Officer Collier's death. Not knowing him doesn't matter. Learning about him after his death has shown me so much about his character. May God continue to bless all who loved and cared for him. I am sharing your sorrow and offering my sympathy to you all.
Joanne Settemio
April 24, 2013
what a special person this officer and man appeared to be. I did not know him, but my heart breaks and mourns for his family! WHAT A BRAVE YOUNG MAN. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MUCH LOVE, Joanna/Malden
Betty (Twomey) Lucier
April 24, 2013
To the Collier & Police Family ~
"God must have needed a Police Officer"
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
May he rest in peace~
The family of the late Hanson PD Chief George E. Twomey, Jr.
April 24, 2013
I did not know Sean, but he was one in a million. Sean is in a better place now, and he will be safe forever. So sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Marilyn Donahe, West Cambridge, Ma.
Katie
April 24, 2013
Sincere condolences on the loss of your son & brother. Thank you for your service Sean. Rest in Peace. From a fellow employee in the law enforcement community.
Doreen Champagne
April 24, 2013
Rest in peace Officer Collier. My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Police Officer's Prayer to St. Michael
Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises
of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional
eyes on your earthly force.
Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for
investigation and wise judgement.
Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and
law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,
strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.
You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.
And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.
Roger and Maureen Maloney
April 24, 2013
Ella and Family, I am so sorry I didn't know about Sean until Arthur sent out the notice. I would have come to the wake and funeral. My heart breaks for you loss, especially a grandson...they are so special.. Sean will remain in our thoughts and prayers as will all of you. Go in peace and love Sean.
Let me know if there is anything I could do for you. Much love to all of you. Maureen (Kelly) and Roger Maloney
April 23, 2013
My heartfelt prayers to your family. May God keep you in his loving care. God Bless you all.
Diane Jacob
April 23, 2013
Both Jake and I send our sympathies to you all during this sad time. We love you all. Diane Surette Jacob and family, classmate of dearest Ella
April 23, 2013
To Sean's family and friends,
Like so many millions across the nation, I wanted to add my voice to those expressing gratitude and sympathy to you at this time of such profound loss. My heart aches for you as I look at the photos of this handsome young man whose life was taken from him so harshly and so soon. Please know that even strangers share your sorrow and loss. My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you as you come to terms with this unfathomable loss.
Sincerely,
Judith Pennock
Retired Teacher
Bennington, VT
sandi cugno
April 23, 2013
may he rest in eternal peace.. he shall never be forgotton... special thought and prayers go out to you all.
Joyce (LaPointe)Buckingham
April 23, 2013
With great sadness I send you and your family the deepest sympathy for the loss of your grandson, Sean. He was loved and will be missed by so many.
Sally Norman (McCarthy)
April 23, 2013
Ella & Billy - My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so very sorry for your heartache.
Shannon
April 23, 2013
Warm thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will always be a hero in my eyes. may you rest in peace and god help your parents, siblings, and friends during this difficult time.
Hayes Family
April 23, 2013
We didn't even know your son, yet he inspires us today. How proud you must be of your amazing son. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers at this terrible time. God bless you.
Paul Schorn
April 23, 2013
May God bless and keep Sean Collier in His loving arms. My deepest condolences to Sean's family in their time of grief.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)
Marilyn Siraco
April 23, 2013
The stars will be a little brighter with Sean looking upon you.
Shirley Bacon Carlton
April 23, 2013
So truly sorry.Class mate of Ella's
Chris Jackson
April 23, 2013
My prayers are with the Collier-Rogers family.
-Chris Jackson
Sigma Pi, Alpha-Iota Chapter (University of Missouri - Rolla)
Janice Gregorio
April 23, 2013
My deepest and most sincere sympathies to the Collier family on the loss of your most precious son and brother.
Allen you are in my prayers..Sean Allen Collier R.I.P..
Rita Cary
April 23, 2013
Allen, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I am going to play "Hero" the song that you requested by phone on 92.5 the River Boston tomorrow morning at about 7:30 a.m. Peace be with you and your family and Sean. Rita Cary, Morning Show Host 92.5 the River Boston.
Diane Butler
April 23, 2013
Thank you for sharing your son/brother/uncle with us in the Boston Globe. He was such a special man and the stories brought tears to my eyes. Your family was blessed to have him a part of your life. He is your guardian angel...and I am sure he will still be looking out for all of you from Heaven. :-) God Bless Sean and your family!
G P
April 23, 2013
May God hold this gentle man in His loving arms. You will remain forever in my prayers.
William Snell, DDS
April 23, 2013
To the Collier-Rogers family: My sincere condolences on the untimely loss of your son and sibling Sean. I remember him as a kind, compassionate kid with a great attitude. It was my pleasure to have known him.
April 23, 2013
From another Canadian cousin. RIP Sean. My mother was Hazel Collier and from the time I heard his name and seen his picture I felt there was a connection. My youngest son has the same facial shape and I have that drooped left eye. He seems to have been a nice young man. My sincere condolences to the family.
Jean (Enman) Sherman
Jack & Trudy Perry
April 23, 2013
To The Family Of Officer Sean Collier,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May you know he was a hero & that you will always remember him in your hearts. May he rest in peace.
Tresa Mooney
April 23, 2013
So sorry for your lost. Your family is in are prayers.
Chloe S.
April 23, 2013
I reside in Massachusetts, and it never crossed my mind that something like terrorism would ever happen so close to home. Even though I did not personally know Officer Sean Collier, I am still very upset by the fact that we lost him. It was such a senseless act. You will be missed tremendously by many. I would have loved to meet you, I heard you were such a friendly young man. You were a true hero. I truly thank you for your service. To all of the people who personally were close to him, my thoughts and prayers go to you. Rest peacefully, Sean.
Jennifer Ross
April 23, 2013
To the Collier family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son and brother. May he rest in peace.
Timthy Migneault
April 22, 2013
My deepest condolances to all of Sean's family. Sean you are a true hero.
Jo Ann G.
April 22, 2013
May God watch over you and keep you safe in his arms.....With Many Heartfelt prayers...
April 22, 2013
Stoneham, MA thanks you.
Eric and Madison
April 22, 2013
With heavy hearts our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sean Collier (A True Hero). May God bring peace and comfort to your hearts during this tremendous time of sadness (and always). God Bless!
Janet T
April 22, 2013
May You Rest in Peace Sean. Prayers for You and Your Family on this sad day and all the days to come~ God Bless Sean
steven catino
April 22, 2013
Thank you for your service. The Country feels your family's pain and sorrow of your tragic death. The memory of you and your name will live forever in the hearts and minds of your family, friends and Country.
The Douglas Collier Family
April 22, 2013
My hope is the family finds peace in the words. Officer Collier has joined the elite company of Colliers that have gave all they have for this country. Maybe he has joined the 24 Colliers that gave all they have in the Viet Nam conflict. He could be standing beside Frank Collier Company Cook during World War 1 was once asked " how do you feed all of us then in the middle of the night when the enemy comes over starved for food you still have food for them" that my friends is a family secret. Most likely from the stories I have read Officer Sean Allen Collier is standing beside Great Great Great Grandfather Collier ( Issac Ricks for me ) who drew his sword in a face to face meeting against Napolean during the battle of Waterloo. Letting the leader pass out of respect. Yes I can list them all and Yes now Sean has humbled me. Everytime I flip a switch and a light comes on Everytime I turn a knob and have hot water. EVERYTIME I SEE MY DAUGHTERS FACE it will remind me to never ever forget the greatness that looks upon me and protects me and spells their name COllIER. With all due respect.
Charlene Comeau
April 22, 2013
To the family of Sean Collier,
Please know that Boston and the entire country want you to know how sorry we are that his life was taken away from you, much too soon. May the wonderful memories of loving him give you strength to keep him alive in your hearts forever. Such a brave young man, he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Dear Sean.
elaine donovan
April 22, 2013
Officer Sean Allen Collier, I salute you and honor you in thanksgiving for your life, your sacrifice, for giving your life to protect us. To your family, my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry. May you live in pride, in the name of your beloved son, Sean.
Rest in Peace, dear Sean. May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand.
Gratefully, Elaine Faith
Kevin Boyle
April 22, 2013
Very sorry for your loss .
April 22, 2013
Sean, you died a hero and your name has been hallowed among us in the law enforcement brotherhood. My department recently lost a hero as well, and the pain your family is feeling is shared by us and understood. Sean, you are now on Saint Michael's Heavenly police force with our Officer Kevin Ambrose, badge #7. J.B. Stern, Springfield (Mass) Police.
Leslie, Mark & Cameron Dunn
April 22, 2013
You are a true HERO !!!!
Liz B
April 22, 2013
Sean, we started college together, we lived in the same dorm, we took the same classes, had the same major...in the short time you wore that uniform you became a major hero. More so than you ever could have dreamed. You were such an amazing friend to me and helped me more than you could ever know. ?
Rest In Peace Sean
Mary
April 22, 2013
My condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Sean.
April 22, 2013
My deepest condolances to all of Sean's family. Sean you are a true hero.
From Mrs.Graham-your kindergarten teacher.
Gray Family
April 22, 2013
God bless you Sean. You are a true hero to Boston and the United States of America.
Jeanne~~ 911 Somerville Police Department
April 22, 2013
May God Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand. Rest in sweet peace Sean. You will be sorely missed.
Nancy
April 22, 2013
My deepest nad most sincere sympathy to your family at this most difficult time.May Sean rest in peace.
Carol Newlin
April 22, 2013
Dear Family - My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of such a fine young man. God be with you in the days ahead. The world grieves with you and wishes you much comfort and peace. Also to thank Sean for his service in the high calling of police officer.
April 22, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the family of Sean Collier, he was a hero in so many eyes. Stay strong and know that Sean will always be watching over you. I did not know him but will keep him in my prayers.
Mary O'Connor
jeff moreno
April 22, 2013
To the Collier family,Sean"s sacrifice and service exemplify's his devotion to duty and Country.I know this may seem to little to late but an entire Nation Honors him and will continue to do so.God bless you and grant him peace.Jeff Moreno BR.FD retired
Patty Snyder 911 Operator
April 22, 2013
My heart aches for your tragic loss, I am keeping you in my prayers. I didn't know Sean, I am in the law enforcement community in Ohio, we are all brothers and sisters in the LE community. Peace be with you all.
April 22, 2013
Sean, May God hold you in the palm of his hands.
To Sean's famly there are no words to comfort you at this time. But I pray that in time your memories of Sean and the knowledge that he soared on Eagle's wings to Heaven doing what he loved best will bring solace to you.
God Bless you.
Patrick harvey
April 22, 2013
Any person Who dies will be lost but never forgotten but any person who dies while serving our country will never be lost & never be forgotten they'll be with us on our journey to prove ourselves worthy.
John Burtis, LAPD (ret'd.)
April 22, 2013
My sincere condolences go out to the extended Collier family for the loss of brother Sean Collier, who perished in the line of duty while serving MIT, the community, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Nora O'Donnell
April 22, 2013
I am so so sorry for your loss. He sounds like such a wonderful young man. Brave decent men like him being killed is a heartbreak to everyone.
NancyLee Corssino
April 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Collier family~ The Corssino Family~ Waltham,Ma
Greg MacMorran
April 22, 2013
As President and Founder of Disaster Awareness, LLC, please except my deepest sympathy to the family of Sean Allen Collier. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Jennifer DeLisi
April 22, 2013
My deepest condolences go out to the Collier family. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. There are no words that will take away your pain and I pray that you find the strength to make it through this very difficult time. Sean was an incredible person and he will never be forgotten. Just know that he will forever be known as a hero and will always remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
Stacie Murphy
April 22, 2013
God Bless Sean
Marilyn Antonellis
April 22, 2013
Kelley, there are no words to suffice on the loss of your beautiful son, Sean. May God be with you and your family during this tragic time.
becky fowler
April 22, 2013
May god be true to our brother in blue!! Praying for u and your family
OFC Fowler YPD
April 22, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy in this very difficult time for your family. As others have said Sean is a true hero in every sense of the word. I know Sean is in a truly safe and
wonderful place. Go with God Sean
cynthia bigley
April 22, 2013
Praying for your family in your loss, that you might find peace and comfort in God's love and presence. You have the hearts, prayers and thoughts of thousands with you in these days of grief.
Christine
April 22, 2013
To the Family and Friends of Officer Sean Collier, You all have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace knowing Officer Collier is in the loving arms of God and you have friends and a grateful nation surrounding you who care. All our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin
April 22, 2013
May the Lord comfort you in your grief. His valor and commitment to protecting the community will be his legacy. The Lord says " do not be afraid, I am with you. "
April 22, 2013
Sending thoughts of love, light, comfort and peace to the Collier family. Rest in peace, young Sean.
Pam Mitchell
April 22, 2013
I worked with Sean in Somerville. He was a great guy. Such a terrible loss. Deepest sympathy, and heartfelt condolences to all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Neal Citroni
April 21, 2013
Fair winds and following seas, Sean. Never to be forgotten.
Lt. Michael Rogers
April 21, 2013
On behalf of the men and women of the Falmouth (MA) PD, I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of Officer Sean Collier. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Rest easy Sean!
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