Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to Margaret's family and friends. You are all in my prayers. Thank you, Margaret, for your service - you will not be forgotten.

Suzanne Estock, Park Ranger
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Youghiogheny River Lake

January 6, 2012

RIP Margaret
We miss you so much here at the park... your loving smile, your helping hand. The mountain will never be the same. You are our hero and we will never forget you. We will promise to watch over Eric and your sweet little girls.

A friend and coworker
Mount Rainier National Park

January 6, 2012

My condolences to Margaret Anderson's friends and family. She and all rangers serve at risk every day. Such a senseless tragedy that may have roots from the strife of war. My heart goes out to all effected.

Darrell Lewis

Member, Board of Directors
Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation

January 6, 2012

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Lauren, Ca
Family of LEO

January 6, 2012

‎"I have passed the mountain peak and my soul is soaring in the firmament of complete and unbound freedom.
I am in comfort, I am in peace."
Kahlil Gibran

In honor of Ranger Margaret Anderson’s spirit and love of Mt. Rainier, I share these words from Kahlil Gibran - may they bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

I also send my thanks for Ranger Anderson’s service and heroism, as well as my deep condolences to her family, friends, and co-workers. In my many trips to Mt. Rainier I have always appreciated the knowledge and assistance all of the rangers have provided over the years. Though I never met Ranger Anderson, I know her spirit will always fill that sanctuary of great beauty and bring many blessings to all who visit there.

Alison Berryman
Grateful visitor to Mt. Rainier

January 5, 2012

I began my Park Ranger career over 30 years ago at Mt. Rainier. I didn't know you, Margaret, but I know how much you loved that beautiful mountain and the inspiration it gave you everyday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We promise you will not be forgotten.

All my thoughts to Margaret's family, friends and co-workers.

Nancy Rogers, District Park Ranger (ret)
Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District

January 5, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Sgt. Miranda Craig # 2271
P.G.P.D

January 5, 2012

You have served us all well and I trust died doing what you loved doing best. We should all be so very lucky when our time comes. I have recently been accepted into a program to study to become a Park Ranger. I promise to finish and then to serve the People well, as you have, and look into the forests, onto the mountains, and over the slickrock with you in mind. Gone but never forgotten you are.

G. Galloway
Ranger to be

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ranger Anderson. May God bring you a measure of comfort in your sorrow.

Melinda Morrell, Survivor stepmom
Officer Brian Walsh, Federal Way, WA PD, EOW 3-21-10

January 5, 2012

Margaret made the ultimate sacrifice to help make our world safer. We send our prayers to all who knew Ranger Anderson, especially her husband and two children, and we ask the Almighty’s protection for all Rangers who daily risk their lives to protect us.

Thank you and Godspeed Ranger Anderson
God Bless you Erik and your children - my heart goes out to you in Light and Love

Peter B. Lewis, Chairman
Corps of Engineers NRE Foundation

January 5, 2012

To the family of Ranger Anderson -- May God be your strength and may we your friends and the public she served be your support as we share in her loss. Her memory will whisper through our minds each time we see the beautiful mountain "out" all around the Pacific Northwest.

The Floyd Family
Fellow Citizens and Outdoor Lovers

January 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Ranger Anderson's family, friends and co-workers. May you find peace and healing in the wilderness that Ranger Anderson protected. Rest In Peace, Ranger Anderson! this is a great loss to all and she will never be forgotten.

Staff Sergeant
US ARMY
SSGJones,RogerW

January 5, 2012

Thank you for your service Margaret. It was a pleasure to work with you. The pride and dedication you gave to your work is contagious and made us around you strive to be better ourselves. My condolences and prayers now and continuing to Eric, your girls, family, and all those who love you.

LEO wife

January 5, 2012

Visits to national parks number in the millions each year. Margaret Anderson died for each of these visitors.

Gary Cummins
National Park Service (Ret)

January 5, 2012

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, thank you for your service to the National Parks. You will never be forgotten!

To the Anderson family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May God bless you all and help give you the strength to carry on.

Museum Tech
National Park Service

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace my sister in blue. May peace be with you and your family. You made the ultimate sacrifice and will not be forgotten.

PO D Frejkowski
Gilpin Twp, PA PD

January 5, 2012

Margaret was an amazing woman, and you, Eric, are an amazing man, and an excellent ranger...have faith in yourself and your process...you'll find Margaret's strength flowing through you, whenever you need her! and please ask ANYTIME you find you could use a little help. We are here for you and the girls!

with grief, and love

Brian

Brian Hasebe - Supervisory Climbing Rang
Mt. Rainier National Park

January 5, 2012

The loss is profound. My deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of U.S. Park Ranger Margaret Anderson.

Rest in Peace Ranger Anderson, rest in peace.

Matt Collins Chief Ranger
NPS, Lowell NHP

January 5, 2012

No one will ever forget you were here or the great sacrifice you made. The mountain is truly yours. Rest in peace Margaret

Susan Mitchell

January 5, 2012

My deepest sympathies to family and friends. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Neal Whitaker, Park Ranger
US Army Corps of Engineers

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace brother...we will take the watch from here...the ultimate sacrifice you have made will not be forgotten. I am proud to render Ranger Margaret Anderson a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
City of Troy, NY PD

January 5, 2012

Dearest Family,
How our hearts break for what you are going through. It is impossible to understand this world sometimes and this is one of them. To your husband and children I pray for support and comfort for you in the days and years ahead. Yes, you are a Hero.

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse 9/16/2004

January 5, 2012

My condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you.

Park Ranger Scott DeMore
US Army Corps of Engineers - Hartwell Lake

January 5, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Ranger Margaret Anderson, especially to her husband Eric and their two young daughters. My heart is so heavy for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you, Ranger Margaret Anderson, for your service, and for doing what you did that horrible day in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Because of you, because you put yourself in harm's way, others were kept safe. You are a true hero. I am so very sorry about the outcome, and so very sorry for your family who now must carry on without you in the wake of this unspeakable tragedy. Wishing for comfort and peace in these tough days.

Gail
Grateful citizen, frequent visitor to Mount Rainier

January 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Ranger Margaret Anderson's Family and friends. Margaret, Thank you for your selfless service to NPS and our nation.

Joyce Sellers
Park Ranger, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

January 5, 2012