Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is not how Ranger Anderson died that made her a hero, it was how she lived that made her a hero. The Officers and Staff of the Fairplay, CO Police Department send our sincerest and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. May she rest in peace, we'll take the watch from here.

Chief of Police David Gottschalk
Fairplay, CO Police Department

January 2, 2012

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF RANGER ANDERSON FROM OUR FAMILY. WE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF MY SON, AND FELLOW OFFICER LAST MARCH. CAN'T IMAGINE ERIC RESPONDING TO THE CALL FOR HELP, ATLEAST I WASN'T WORKING WHEN MY SON WAS SHOT AND KILLED. ERIC, GOD BLESS YOU AND THE GIRLS. DO NOT LET ANYONE TELL YOU IT WON'T BE TOUGH, BUT WE GET THROUGH IT. ALSO FOR YOU AND FELLOW OFFICERS BE SAFE...BUT GET THE @#*&!

OFC. MATTHEW DUNN
SANDUSKY POLICE DEPARTMENT, SANDUSKY ,OH.

January 2, 2012

My wife and I want to express our deepest sympathies to the husband of Margaret Anderson, her two young children, the employees of Mt. Rainier National Park and the entire Park Service family. This a a time of great sadness and difficulty as a result of a senseless act of violence. It is not only the NPS that is suffering right now, it is the entire natural resource management community or the "thin green line," those of us employed to protect the world's best public land system that are now grieving. We have lost one of our own, regardless of the shape of the patch and color of the shirt. Words cannot express my shock and sadness. My thoughts and prayers for all involved will be with you. Thank you for the incredible job you do in protecting the crown jewels of our country. You are admired.

Fred Richter
U.S. Forest Service, Retired

Forest Protection Officer, Retired
U.S. Forest Service

January 2, 2012

Your loving and honorable service will never be forgotten by our brothers and sisters left behind and they will keep your record of love, honor, professionalsim and integrity alive for many years to come. They will also care for our family. Well done faithful sister, God bless, rest in peace, In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
PD Phoenix AZ

January 2, 2012

I'm always sorry in these moments that we don't do an effective job of saying "thank you" while the message is heard. So I hope the message is STILL heard ... and to the family, I hope that message is of some comfort. We as citizens DO appreciate the sacrifices of holidays, risk, time away from family, training, and everything else that goes into "public protection and safety".

Eric D., Grateful Citizen

January 2, 2012

My heart aches for the Anderson family. May you find comfort in the Lord and the many friends and family members who are there for you.
Thank you Ranger Anderson for your service and peacekeeping. May you Rest In Peace.

Kim Bisson
Caring Citizen and Law Enforcement Wife from Tukwila PD

January 2, 2012

Your candle will always be lit, and I will remember you.

Ranger Rosie White
National Park Service

January 2, 2012

I have been retired now for 20 years, and every time I read one of these my hrart breaks. May God give you comfort in your time of need.

Capt. (Ret) Larry A Larue
Princeton city Police Dept. Princeton WV

January 2, 2012

Another year begins with Peace Officers dying from felons with illegal guns. Ranger Anderson, our hearts and prayers go out to your co-workers, family, husband and young children. Thank you for your selfless service to us all. Freedom isn't free...someone always pays.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom- Officer Christopher Nicholson-EOW Dec.19, 2007

January 2, 2012

RIP, Thank You for your service. May family and friends find solice in the words written by the father of our national parks, John Muir.

Ranger Steven F. Kendall
Washington State Parks

January 2, 2012

R.I.P. Sister.

Sgt. Mark DiToro
N.Y.P.D.

January 2, 2012

It's truely sad we lose another deticated officer... My pray's go out to her family.. Ur sacafice will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace..

PO. Pierce
Albany Police Department, Albany NY

January 2, 2012

My condolences to the family and fellow law enforcement officers for your loss. May you rest in peace Officer Anderson and may God bless all of the law enforcement officers and their families.

CCO Ret. George Stotz
Washington State Department of Corrections

January 2, 2012

As a 911 Dispatcher for the past 34 years, no call has the power to freeze my blood than hearing one of my officers is down. My heart goes out to the professionals who handled this incident. Condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and others who shared in a life cut horribly short. There are no words that can properly express our sorrow. Just know that we cry and hurt with you.

911 Dispatcher Dave Lawrence
Valley Communications

January 2, 2012

RIP Ranger Anderson....God Bless You

Lt. Nick Norton
Westfield, NJ Police Department

January 2, 2012

God Bless Margaret's family in their loss. I can see her beautiful soul in her eyes. She was a true reflection of the US Coast Guards Core Values "Honor Respect and Devotion to duty.

Chief Petty Officer (retired)
United States Coast Guard

January 2, 2012

I was deeply saddened yesterday when I learned of the incident that took the life of Ranger Anderson. May her light shine brightly illuminating the park for all who are yet to visit, showing them the beauty, peace and serenity that she surely found on the mountain, her mountain now... Rest in peace Margaret. On behalf of my family I offer our sincere condolences to Ranger Anderson's family, friends and park associates.

Fred Thompson
Former MRNP employee and life long MRNP community member

January 2, 2012

May God comfort Ranger Anderson's family during this time. A courageous LEO indeed.

M. Dumas
Deputy U.S. Marshal

January 2, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Ranger Anderson's family, friends, & co-workers. As a photographer, Mt. Rainier is one of my most favorite places to visit. The Rangers are always so helpful and friendly. Such a tragic and senseless loss.

Tammy Caruthers
Washington resident

January 2, 2012

Thank you for serving our country as a NPS ranger. My condolences to your family.

Jason Harlow
US Citizen

January 2, 2012

Sending condolences from Wichita, Kansas. Such a tragedy for many.

Kathy Bond
no relationship

January 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson during this dark time. The NPS family grieves with you.

Michelle Riter, Interpretive Ranger
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

January 2, 2012

Thank you for having the courage and strength to make a difference. God Bless

Officer
Bloomingdale Police Department, NJ

January 2, 2012

To Eric, Margaret's children, and other Rangers, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I are both police officers, and I cannot imagine the horror of being on duty when something like this happens to your spouse. I pray the suspect is caught and given what he deserves. May God and your love for each other get you through this sorrowful time.

Detective Kathryn Huntley
Yuma Police Dept, Yuma, AZ

January 2, 2012

"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. " John Muir

Thank you Ranger Margaret Anderson for your dedication to Muir's ideals towards our National Parks.

Deputy Eric Gustafson
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (Portland, Oregon)

January 2, 2012