Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to Ranger Anderson's husband, children and all family she left behind. May you rest in peace Ranger Anderson. And thank you for protecting us against the evil that lurks out there. God Bless you and keep you by His side. Amen

Private Citizen, Julie Anne Downes
Caring Citizen

January 1, 2012

CONDOLECES To THe Family, Freinds and co-workers of Ranger Anderson..Godspeed to Her...

former USFS LEO,Ron Anderson

January 1, 2012

Here we were at the ranger station at park entrance this morning wondering why we were turned away and all the ranger in the booth could say is it was the worse day they have recognized in all park history and he was sorry he had to turn us away but it was for our best. Little did we know such a tragic loss had just happened my heart has been weighing so heavy ever since and I cannot stop crying for the loved ones left behind. I only hope and pray justice will be served and this Benjamin Barnes is found and he will pay for such a horrific, senseless crime.
I am so sorry for all of you whom loss such a wonderful human being today. Please give her kids and husband the heartfelt sympathy I cannot ever imagine......

Dawn St. Marie and family

January 1, 2012

The hearts of park rangers and other Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission staff are breaking as they learn of this tragedy. Thank you Ranger Anderson for preserving Mount Rainier for the enjoyment of others, and for protecting the park and the public. My family and I are appreciative of your service, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chief Robert Ingram
Washington State Parks

January 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Ranger Anderson. Thanks for your time protecting and serving this nation and its many treasures. My heartfelt condolences to your family, friends and co-workers.

Chief Christine Tooley
US Customs and Border Protection

January 1, 2012

Thank you for protecting the lives of visitors and the resources.

Marion Mason, Park Ranger
US Fish and Wildlife Service

January 1, 2012

We will never forget your sacrifice. We, the NPS family, will carry your family though this. We will honor you. We will love your family as they are our family. We owe you all this and more. Thank you.

2nd Generation NPS Employee
National Park Service

January 1, 2012

I did not know this park ranger, but I am sure I speak volumes on the behalf of others who did know this loving mother and wife. Will this insanity ever end? I wish to offer my prayers to the families and friends of those deep in sorrow over this tragedy. Those closely affected are not alone in this time of mourning. The North American public is outraged, deeply touched, and praying to give families and friends the strength to endure what's ahead of them. I am a Canadian, and work as an editor for the daily newspaper in Red Deer, Alberta. It does not matter how many times I read about, or have personally experienced such challenging incidents, it's never easy, ever. We always search for answers. But those answers always elude us. On behalf of all my co-workers, I pray for families and friends of Margaret Anderson. While we may be strangers, we are all human, and such pain can be equally shared. My heart goes out especially to her loving husband and her two wonderful children. I am certain the three of them were the diamonds of her life. While one's first instinct is to strike out with anger and revenge, and justifiably so, it is in my prayers the family and friends of Margaret will unite and afford them the strength to endure these horrible consequences as best as they can. There will always be the question of "why?" But that can be answered only by God, with whom Margaret and her family have entrusted in their Faith. I pray you take strength in the fact Margaret is now at Peace with our Lord, and watching over her family. Again, my sincere condolences. There was no way to predict the outcome of this incident. None at all. May the Peace and the Power of the Holy Spirit embrace you all. Thank you for your time and the opportunity for me to comment.

Editor, Rick Zemanek
Editor for the Red Deer Advocate

January 1, 2012

God be with the family , friends and fellow rangers of Ranger Anderson and also with the units still on- duty at Mount Rainier who are tracking down the shooter.

Bob Martin
Retired NPS National Security and Intelligence Manager

January 1, 2012

Our prayers go out for officer Anderson and her family.

Chief Raymond Culver
Harriman, NY PD

January 1, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ranger Anderson's family, friends, and co-workers with the NPS. Rest easy Ranger - your watch is covered.

#510
US Treasury - BPD Parkersburg WV

January 1, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to your husband and children. Thank you for the job you did for all of us. We just lost a good officer and a great person.

May you rest in peace.

B/C Terry Sott (Retired)
Vancouver Fire

January 1, 2012

God Speed Ranger Anderson. Thank you for your service to our parks and America. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Anderson family.

US Park Ranger Brian Dominy
National Park Service

January 1, 2012

My heart is breaking for Ranger Anderson's family & friends, & for our wonderful national parks & their devoted caretakers, our rangers. Who among us, as a child or an adult, has not delighted in a ranger talk around a campfire? We have all lost something precious. Send not to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Victoria Pollock
Civilian, park supporter

January 1, 2012

God speed to you Margaret.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Eric.
Family and friends will not forget and will help your children remember how special you are and how fortunate the NPS has been to have you both working in our Parks.

Park Ranger Theresa Stoia
Badlands NP

January 1, 2012

My family is in shock. We miss u. Rest in peace cousin.

Jon Loss
cousin to Margaret

January 1, 2012

Today is a very sad day for Law Enforcement and for all park rangers. My thoughts are with your family, friends and co-workers. Sending my prayers from FOMC.

US Park Ranger Rebecca Rannow
National Park Service

January 1, 2012

You have bestowed the highest honor upon us all with your service in the battle for good. I hope to shake your hand one day. We the people, are eternally grateful.

CCO Greg DeVorss (Parole/probation)
Washington State Department Corrections

January 1, 2012

Heroes Live Forever!!!

Daughter of a Fallen Officer

January 1, 2012

My prayers go out to Ranger Anderson's family and coworkers. May God wrap his arms around you all during this awful time.

Corporal
Gainesville Police Dept, FL

January 1, 2012

Rest in peace Ranger Anderson, our hearts and prayers to your family and your department.

Senior Agent Munoz
Texas Prisoner Transport Division

January 1, 2012

In the course of an ordinary tour of duty, this ranger was called to make the ultimate sacrifice. We owe her and her family our prayers, our support, and our everlasting appreciation. Ranger Anderson, you deserve our honor forever...

Jim McDaniel (Park Ranger RET.)
U.S. National Park Service

January 1, 2012

May God's Grace hold you in His arms and your family in His loving protection. May He also protect those stepping into your shoes and finishing the job. Mt. Rainer, you are in our prayers as are all LEOs everywhere.

Mary Ann
USFS, former NPS

January 1, 2012

Rest in Peace

I love law enforcement officers, make these offciers be safe in years to comes.

Samantha from Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

January 1, 2012

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. Rest in eternal peace and thank you for your honorable service. You will not be forgotten. amen.

Margaret Hood / Ret'd / NLEODM/Supporter
NC Citizens Watch

January 1, 2012