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The Boston Marathon bombings have been tough for the whole nation to understand this week. Last night’s shootings and death of Sean Collier makes it more real. Sean Collier’s death has hit the NASCAR community in-particular.

Andrew Collier is an employee of Hendrick Motorsports, and Sean Collier’s brother. Sean Collier was shot and killed Thursday night at MIT after law enforcement chased and fired on the brothers, suspected as behind the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Andrew Collier joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 and is a machinist in the engine department.

Hendrick Motorsports released the following statement on their official website Friday:

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Hendrick Motorsports are with Andrew Collier and his family. Andrew, a machinist in the Hendrick Motorsports engine department, tragically lost his brother, Officer Sean Collier, last night in Cambridge, Mass. We ask that the family’s privacy be considered during this difficult time.

Andrew, 25, joined Hendrick Motorsports in September 2008.

The NASCAR community is known for coming together and being a very supportive family, this situation is no exception. Teams and fans, alike, do all they can to support one another. You help right now, by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI with any leads you may have on the suspects of the Boston Marathon bombing.