United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, January 1, 2012
Reflections for Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson
A beautiful park and area whose tranquility has been temporarily shattered. We mourn the loss of a hero and pray for the family and friends/co-workers left behind. God bless Ranger Anderson's husband, a fellow ranger and father left behind to raise 2 children after this cowardly tragedy. Rest in peace Ranger, we have the watch. You will not be forgotten.
Retired Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Office
January 2, 2012
I wish to expend my sympathies to the family, friends, and co-workers of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. Rest in peace our fallen hero.
Sgt. Scott Barthelmass
Overland (MO) PD/Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team
January 2, 2012
Vermont Soldiers' Angels send their condolences to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. We were saddened to hear of the shooting and hope the person responsible is caught soon. Prayers offered for the immediate family. May God be with you in this time of great sadness.
State Captain
Vermont Soldiers' Angels
January 2, 2012
Mount Rainier National Park is one of my favorite places in the world. I am so thankful for the law enforcement officers in the park and outside the park who do everything they can to protect us. Ranger Anderson is a hero as well as all the members of her family who shared her with us.
Jerry Cunningham
January 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy for Ranger Anderson's family and colleagues at Mount Rainier. It is a sad day for the NPS family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Luke Hodgson, US Park Ranger
National Park Service
January 2, 2012
On behalf of all Troopers in Tennessee May God hold you tightly in his loving embrace until once again you can be reunited with your Husband and children. Why the world destroys the ones that just simply are doing their job by helping protect others. My respects always Ranger.
Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
January 2, 2012
Margaret you will be missed by many and remembered by many more. I enjoyed seeing your smile these the last four seasons and will miss you even more this next year. You were always there to lend a hand or kind word. I wish you well in your next jouerney, and may we meet again!
Seanonal Park Ranger
Mount Rainier National Park
January 2, 2012
Ranger Anderson, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
January 2, 2012
I feel for her poor family, esp her husband being at work at the same time. I hope they can rest in the knowledge that she is a hero. What could have happened if he got through? Maybe she saved other lives by sacrificing her own. Bless all who knew her.
Jennifer, sad citizen
January 2, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Ranger Anderson's husband and young children, her family, friends and NPS colleagues. Such a senseless tragedy.
Marcia Cunningham
January 2, 2012
My deepest symphathy to the family as well. Ms. Anderson's spirit will always be a part of the National Park and law enforcement services. I too have lost a nephew recently due to an accident and appreciated when his co-workers were there for support. The dedication and courage to service the United States is truely appreciated.
Citizen; Nancy F. Piqosa
Bacavi, Arizona
January 2, 2012
may she rest in peace and may her family have peace they will be in my prayers .
keith jones
concerned citizen
January 2, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to Margaret's family, friends and co-workers. She is a hero that all women and girls can look up to, and I can assure you, she will always be remembered. From what has already been said in the other reflections, I am very certain Margaret made a troubled world a much better place for many. May she be with God!
Corrections Deputy Susan Johanson
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
January 2, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.
Chief George D. Casalettto
Keyport Police Department
January 2, 2012
May God take you in his open arms and give you peace.
Ji Bostic, Park Ranger
NSP, Natchez Trace
January 2, 2012
Sympathies to Ranger Anderson and her family. You will not be forgotten as I work my patrol shift tonight. God Bless.
Nathan Casper, Police Officer
Trempealeau, WI Police Department
January 2, 2012
Park Rangers in the United Kingdom send their deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Ranger Margaret Anderson.
Roger Cole; International Adviser
Countryside Management Association; England
January 2, 2012
to often good officers are taken from us senselessly,this is no exception. Her daughters can rest on the fact that their mother was a hero,protecting them and everyone that came to the park.God bless her and her family and rest in peace
Security Officer John . S. Reese
St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network
January 2, 2012
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
RIP
I send my love to the family, friends, and co-workers.
U.S. Park Ranger Dan Holler
National Park Service // AMIS
January 2, 2012
Eric,
You and your family are in all of our thoughts and prayers. Please take some level of comfort knowing that we are here for you night and day and will do anything for you and your children. We can’t honor Margaret enough for her dedication to the Service, the United States, and the visitors that she has protected and assisted throughout her life. Margaret, your light shines on, and we all honor and pay our respect to you. Peace be with your family.
LMPT 808
January 2, 2012
Words can NEVER express our deep sorrow.
Eric, we hope you will ind comfort in knowing thaat there are so many of us lifting your family up in prayer. Find strength in remembering the fabuloous person Margaret was and know she will always be living in your heart.
The Park will never bethe same without her.
Harry and Jean, MORA VIPs
friends
January 2, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family, friends and Rangers of the US National Park Service. Thank you Ranger Margaret Anderson for your service to your community and to your country. May you never be forgotten.
Police Officer L. Darnall
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Police Department
January 2, 2012
Rest in peace Ranger Anderson. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice.
Condolences to the family, friends and co-workers.
Todd Cook, Visitor Information Assistant
U.S. Forest Service, Angeles National Forest
January 2, 2012
Awful way to start the new year, god bless family and friends. rest in peace sister in blue
Matt Morin,
Paxton PD
January 2, 2012
To the family of Ranger Anderson, I send my heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and serenity and keep you under His loving grace for the years to come. My prayers are for you during this difficult time. I thank you for your family's service because I too cherish this beautiful place in our state.
Rapheus
WA State Resident
January 2, 2012
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