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Brian W. COLLIER

Woodland Park, New Jersey

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COLLIER Brian W., age 53, of Hillsdale, NJ on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Liz Collier (nee Ricioppo). Loving father of Kevin Collier, the late Michelle Collier, Colleen Collier and Gregory Collier. Dear son of Richard F. Collier and the late Catherine A. Collier. Funeral...

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Brian and I went to college together at Rider. I was always impressed by his strength of character and his integrity. He was a man we all respected. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

Rest in peace, old friend.

To Brian's Family,

I was deeply saddened when Tom Landrigan told me the devastating news. Brian was a one-in-a-million kind of guy and had a terrific reputation within the DEA family. He will be missed by all, and I will keep you all in my prayers.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Liz, Colleen and Gregory,
I'm still in shock about the loss of Brian and words are so difficult to explain my feelings for all of you. Your family was so special to me. When you relocated to San Diego, you included me in so many events and I especially enjoyed baking Christmas cookies. The love Brian had for his family was so overwhelming. He was so proud of all of you and of course, we loved it when Colleen and Gregory would come to the office. I kept the masterpiece drawings...

Dear Ms. Collier and Family,
I attended DEA Basic Agent training with Brian in 1983. He was truely the outstanding recruit in Class 28. We have crossed paths and had converstions over the years. It was my pleasure to have known Brian and to consider him a dear friend. Brain always spoke dearly of his family. Brian will always be remembered and respected by the men and women in DEA who had the privilege of knowing him.

I was saddened to hear of the tragic news of Brian's passing. We first met in 1983 when he was one of my students at the Academy. Within a few short weeks it became apparent that Brian was going to be an outstanding student and an exceptional DEA Special Agent. As a student, he was always eager to learn and as a Special Agent, he was always enthusiastic about the job. I had the honor to meet his family at graduation. Brian and I kept in touch sporadically over the years and he continued...

Mrs. Collier and Family,

I've known Brian since he had come to Edison. No words written or said can heal the sorrow and pain you feel. His passing was felt by many. One man who has changed the lives of many. I admired and appreciated his positive energy. He was a great and insightful leader. Brian was the one who really cared. He will be missed by many. I pray for you and for Brian's soul.

Dear Collier Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I only had the pleasure of talking to Mr. Collier the end of January/beginning of February of this year and he was always so pleasant and cheerful. My heartfelt condolences to his family. I hope the good memories last you the rest of your lifetime. Rest in Peace. Fran Hovermann, Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office