Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson

United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, January 1, 2012

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Reflections for Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson

Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service.

Detective R. L. Drake, (retired)
NYPD

January 2, 2012

Rest in Peace Ranger Anderson, thoughts and prayers for her family.

Police Officer Curt Smith
Montana

January 2, 2012

Margaret, you look like a great person to know and I hope that justice is served very soon.
Thank you for serving.....
My thoughts and prayers go to your family and fellow officers.

Rivkah Lange
Mt. Rainier lover

January 2, 2012

God Bless you Ranger Anderson, and your Family. I am 6000 miles away, but yet, as it should, hurts so deeply to have heard the news, and as all Police Officers/Rangers the world over knows its because we are "Of the Cloth".
Rest in Peace young brave lady !

Police Constable 672p Treverton retired
Metropolitan Police London England

January 2, 2012

May you find your peace Margaret. May your family find theirs and may your murderer feel guilt in the strength we feel sorrow.

Communications Specialist Jacqui Kerness
Issaquah Police Department

January 2, 2012

Our thoughs & prayers are with her family & friends as they deal with the loss of this brave Ranger.

Linda Chudej
Friend through a friend on Facebook

January 2, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of Ranger Anderson, the bravery that you have shown is tremendous. My Prayers are for all the lives this wonderful person touched. This will always be remembered by me, how fast life can pass you by. Thank you and your family for serving the National Parks.

Jo Taylor Utiliy System Operator
NPS

January 2, 2012

You will be kept in my thoughts and prayers as I complete my patrols today. As we start another year, it is so sad to see yet another Law Enforcement Officer killed in the line of duty. May Saint Michael the Archangel be with you during your tour of duty in heaven. God Bless You and your Family Park Ranger Anderson.

Sergeant CR. Bigler
Utica Police Department

January 2, 2012

My God be with you and your family.

Officer Joshua Flanagan
San Antonio Police Department

January 2, 2012

May Ranger Anderson rest easy in God's loving arms. I extend my deepest condolences to the Anderson family and her colleagues. Her extraordinary bravery and valor will never be forgotten.

Lt. Paul Sanzone (ret)
NYPD

January 2, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the family of Park Ranger Anderson, and all those who mourn the loss of Park Ranger Anderson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Her service will be greatly missed in your community and his Deeds never forgotten.
God Bless.

PO Retired David Herbert
Toronto Police Service,Ont Canada

January 2, 2012

Rest in peace, Ranger Anderson. Such a tragic, senseless loss, and my heart goes out to her family and fellow rangers at Mount Rainier. On behalf of geocachers everywhere, my thanks to Ranger Anderson and her brethren for their service to our parks and community.

Abby Wolfe, President
Washington State Geocaching Association

January 2, 2012

No words can say how sorry we are for your loss. She was a hero & did her job to protect the community. We are grateful for such a wonderful officer. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family & friends.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 2, 2012

It's a reminder to all Park Rangers you never know where or when the (you know what) will hit the fan.
My heart goes out to the Dad and children.

Ranger Sutton
Wyoming State Parks

January 2, 2012

God Bless You!

Officer Julian Garcia
Tohono O'odham Nation

January 2, 2012

Margaret

You will forever be missed but also remembered by me for the time you took with others to train me in my first season as a snow play ranger at Paradise in the 2008-09 fall-winter season. I will never forget that first evaluation you wrote for me that was superior because it means so much to me in my short time of serving just two seasons part time as park ranger in a park I have at the very least visited since 1966. I pray that you husband Eric and your two children will make it through life much safer.

I actually cried today because working with you even for a short time was one of the best things I have ever had a chance to do in my life and you were the one who made a life time dream of mine come true that first season.

Thank you so much for giving me a chance to be part of the staff at the Emergency Operations Center and even more so a part of the staff at the historic Paradise Ranger Station.

Greg Carstens, Paradise Meadow Rover
National Park Service, Volunteer in Parks

January 2, 2012

Thank you Margaret Anderson. Your effort saved the lives of any number of people on Paradise, Mt. Rainier from an active shooter on a hellbent warpath, including my wife, my parents and myself. Words cannot express my gratitude nor my condolences for your family.

Francis Nash
Park visitor now home safely from Paradise.

January 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Anderson family at this time. As the Aunt of a Park Ranger, this certainly hits home. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Jamie Anderson
Issaquah, wa

January 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ranger Anderson, her family, friends, and the entire United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. Thank you for your service Ranger Anderson.

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic & Escort Unit

January 2, 2012

All park rangers are part of one big family, and I know many that are deeply touched by this horrible tragedy. My condolences to the family of this wonderful woman.

Chief Ranger Charlene Talcot
Virginia State Parks

January 2, 2012

I came across this page via Facebook and wanted to acknowledge the loss of this brave woman.
Thank you for your valiant service to our country Margaret.
A true American Hero has been lost and it's a sad day for all.
Prayers for your family and friends.

Sam Jones

January 2, 2012

TO THE FAMILIES OF RANGER ANDERSON: HER HUSBAND & CHILDREN & HER BROTHERS & SISTERS OF THE PARK RANGERS. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.

S/A NICHOLAS M CIANCI
ST OF CT (RET)

S/A NICHOLAS M CIANCI (RET)
ST OF CT

January 2, 2012

Such bravery is to be admired when you formed a road block by yourself. May God watch over your family and give them this same courage as they face the days and months ahead. Thank you and God bless you.

S. Stevens
U.S. Citizen

January 2, 2012

Praying for family tonight. I am a mother of 2 young children & LEO ... am deeply saddened. Thank you for your service & bravery. Rest in Peace.

Officer SD Eckert
Federal Way Police Department

January 2, 2012

What a tradgedy. My heart goes out to Ranger Anderson's family and loved ones. I'm so terribly sorry.

Sector Enforcement Specialist Sue Haman
U.S. Border Patrol Communications Center

January 2, 2012

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