Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Nine years ago we lost our precious daughter. She loved her family and loved God as a woman of faith. She was a friend to all. She had a funny side and was a friend to all. She loved to learn and loved all of nature. As she wrote in the Acknowledgements of her Master's Thesis, "pure happiness and curiosity is where it all begins. " We will always miss our beloved Margaret.

Dorothy and Paul Kritsch
Parents of Fallen Officer
Margaret A Anderson. EOW 1-1-2012

December 30, 2020

Thank you for your service to this country.

Law Enforcement Officer
National Park Service

March 12, 2020

Very sad to hear and I feel so very bad for her family. My deepest condolences.

retired Il. police officer Eric Lutz
no relationship, Ill State Univ Police

March 6, 2020

RANGERS RANGE™

Where the wind sweeps through a mountain pass
Where the sunlight casts the shadow of a mesa
Where the rain falls upon rough waters
And snowflakes cover frozen peaks
Rangers Range

Preserving battlefields of sacrifice and blood
Protecting living things which have no voice
At elevation and in all environs
In twilight and early dawn
Rangers Range

In the silence of terrain at night
In the force of a swift current
In the echo of an avalanche
The cry of a victim
Rangers Range

The smell of black on yellow
The glow of fire in the night
The power of water
And heat of flame
Rangers Range

Blue steel in cordovan leather
Gold on grey above green
Flathat level with the land
Forest green blood
Rangers Range

Loyal to the tradition
Service before self
Formed by fitness
Defined by duty
Rangers Range

Eyes along the skyline
Nose to the wind
What you stand for
Who you are

Steve Mazur
National Park Ranger
January 2000
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Ranger Pilot Steve Mazur
BLM

January 27, 2020

Another year has passed and it still brings tears to my eyes you are gone. I think of you often and know you are watching over us from above. I love you and you are missed.

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

December 31, 2019

You are never forgotten. You live on in our hearts, dear comrade.

Cathy Beeler, Park Ranger (retired)
National Park Service

December 31, 2019

Eight years ago we lost our precious daughter. There is no time limit to grief when a piece of your heart has been taken. She remains in our thoughts daily and our hearts forever.

Dorothy and Paul Kritsch
Margaret's Mom and Dad

December 30, 2019

Rest in peace Park Ranger Anderson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2019

As as an outfitter and biologist, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with many fine NPS and NFS rangers. Unfortunately, I do not believe Ranger Anderson was one of them, but the excellence of rangers in general and the story of Ranger Anderson’s selfless sacrifice in particular have stayed with me.

This spring, I have the honor to name a new ( baby) pack llama.
Trust me when I tell you that a baby llama can bring a smile to most anyone’s face; they all prancing legs and batting eyelashes. I wish that all here who serve the public in difficult circumstances and/or came here to grieve could spend some time with this Fluffy, white bundle of joy and be comforted. In lieu of that, I hope the thought of her helps.

This llama will spend her days like her namesake did: helping people. She will be, bringing smiles to lots of faces as she bravely works in our public lands with her friends and family.

(Note: I hope those who knew this fine ranger, and especially her family, find this an appropriate tribute. If not, please use the supplied email to lmk and I will find another way to honor her service...)

Citizen
Packer, Biologist and Outfitter

June 7, 2019

Every single day when law enforcement personnel put on their uniform they are in danger, no matter where they are. Margret was trying to stop a person who ran a chain-up station, just as all of us have done from time to time at Mount Rainier National Park. Her death points up that being a nice person, as Margret was, does not shield you from those who wish to harm people protecting our freedom.

Gene Casey, Park Ranger (Retired)
National Park Ranger 1962-1998

April 11, 2019

We will never forget your bravery Margret. I remember this day like it was today . Sadness swept across the Nation through the National Park Service the day you were called home. We love you and miss you.

Retired Chief Ranger, Regina Carrico.
National Park Service

January 3, 2019

We all think of you often. Not a New Year passes without reflection of who you were and the senseless taking of your life. It also brings the contemplation of our responsibilities as Rangers. We have the watch from here.

U.S. Park Ranger
National Park Service

January 2, 2019

Another year has passed and I know you still watch over us all. Keep blessing us with your love from above and help guide us to make this world a more peaceful place for us all.

Amanda and Don
Cousins in AZ

January 1, 2019

“The wicked flee when no man pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion”

E.W. Deptuty U.S. Marshal
USMS and former colleague

January 1, 2019

Margaret you touched many lives. Some of those were lucky to know you. Other were touched by you without ever meeting you. You gave your life for other people that day.saved them at the cost of your own life and future.

Every year at this time I think of you and your family and say a prayer. I was lucky to meet you and work with you at the C&O Canal NHP. You left a lasting impression on me of your professionalism, dedication and compassion. I am better off having known you.

Tony C
Former NPS coworker

December 31, 2018

It has been seven years since our beloved daughter, Margaret, was shot and killed in the line of duty saving the lives of over 120 people at Mount Rainer. We are very proud of her service but continue to daily miss her with all our hearts. We see her face and artistic talents in her daughters - her legacy lives on! We thank God for the years we had of Margaret's smile, love, laughter. concern and humor. We were always amazed by her ability to focus on what needed to be done and then determinedly accomplish her goals. Forever in our hearts!

Dorothy and Paul Kritsch
Margaret's Mom and Dad

December 31, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 17, 2018

I couldn’t think of a more fitting epitaph
She must of been a very good and worthy person
RIP
Margaret

I have no rank
A stranger on the other side of the world

September 6, 2018

Not a year goes by that I don't pause to reflect upon your passing Margaret. Although our friendship was a scant two years during college at K-State, your impact on me will last a lifetime.
I wept aloud that day for a person I hadn't seen in 15 years, and for all of those that I knew you had touched in your life. Fortunately, we who knew you will always remember that giggle and smile.

Rest well.

Justin Walters - 9th floor, Moore Hall

June 21, 2018

A new year, but you and your sacrifice will always be remembered.

annebeth
Charleston, WV

January 2, 2018

RIP Margaret!

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

January 2, 2018

Thank you Margaret for your service to our country through the Park Service. God has prepared a special, and peaceful, place for us in Heaven, May your family and close friends be comforted in knowing that families are forever, and they will see you again.

Senior Police Officer, Retired
Asheville Police Department, Asheville NC

January 1, 2018

Another year remembered Margaret. Protect us and your family from above. You are missed and thought of often. I still remember your laugh as we would work the busy weekends at Spruce Run and then have Miller Lites after work. You were always a good friend. ♥️♥️

PO Nick Cevasco
Morris Township PD

January 1, 2018

Rest in peace my sister.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

January 1, 2018

RIP Margaret!

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

January 1, 2018