Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

At this point I will be number 1180 in terms of comments and reflections here and I know my words will likely never be read. I have all my adult life dreamed of being a park ranger at Mt Rainier National Park, but was put off by the law enforcement aspect. My grandparents served as rangers in the mid 1940's and spent thier honeymoon at Paradise Lodge. I don't really know if this influenced my dreams but I'm sure its in the narrative somewhere. I grew up in the 70's and 80's spending many a weekend visiting what my grandparents called "Our Mountain", too many locations to name her but I know you know Margaret. Being residents of Tacoma, the mountain was always or backdrop, weather permiting. I am overcome with a deep sadness since hearing of Ranger Andersons passing, so senseless and random and impossible to understand. I chose the safer road, I carry out my days in service to the people of Washington state as a financial worker with DSHS. It can be a difficult job I assure you but one I never expect, as I know Margaret didn't , to give my life for. I commend and honor you Margaret for having the bravery that I didn't, to get past the Law Enforcement aspect of the job qualifications, something that so many of the public that you serve never realize is a requirment, and to live what I hope was your dream. I am so sorry for your babies, and will never forget you but will think of you often. You have inspired me to rethink the costs of the jobs you and I do, and perhaps I will fulfill my dream after-all.

Financial Specialist III, Amy A. Valenti
State of Washington; Dept. of Social and Health Services

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Ranger Anderson as well as the brotherhood at U.S. National Park Service. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

January 5, 2012

Rest in peace Ranger Margaret Anderson. The good Lord will see to it that you as a hero will have a pleasant journey home.

Field Staff Ranger
Bureau of Land Management

January 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Margaret's family and friends.

Tim Dallas
former Yosemite Park Ranger

January 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Margaret Anderson's family and friends.

Tim Dallas
former Yosemite Park Ranger

January 4, 2012

When my military sons came home from leave, the mountain was their sanctuary to get themselves together. There was no place like home. People like you Margaret gave them that gift. Eric, in your grief please know you both have contributed so much to the lives of people you will never know or how much you are truly cared about. May God grant you peace in time and hug those beautiful babies for us

Melanie MCGuire
mother of 2 police officers and military

January 4, 2012

My condolences to her family along with her Ranger family.

Deputy J. Veach
Solano County Sheriff, Ca

January 4, 2012

My deepest condolences to Margaret's family. I am heartbroken for your loss. I was privileged to know and work with Margaret for a season at Bryce Canyon NP. I always admired her positive, upbeat spirit and her professionalism. Margaret truly lived her life to the fullest. For the short time that I knew her, I learned a lot from her. This is just so sad. May God comfort your family.

Andy Perdas
former co-worker at Bryce Canyon NP

January 4, 2012

God has taken you too soon from us! Thank you for your courage and great loving heart! May God watch over Eric and the girls. You were a great mom and wife.

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

January 4, 2012

Our sympathies are with the family and coworkers of Ranger Anderson. Rest in peace.

Chief William Westerfield and Staff
Wyoming State Parks

January 4, 2012

My prayers go out to Ranger Anderson's family and friends. She was a hero, and it's sad that she won't be able to raise her daughters - they deserve to know what a wonderful person their mother was.

Sherry

January 4, 2012

May God comfort the family, friends and co-workers who feel the pain of the loss of Ranger Margaret Anderson. Having had the pleasure of visiting Mt. Rainier National Park several years ago, I can only imagine the delight Ranger Anderson found in working at such a beautiful location. How thrilled she will be to walk in the gardens of Heaven and explore the beauty that awaits our newest guardian angel.

Rest in peace sister.

Master Deputy Brent Bagshaw
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL

January 4, 2012

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family during these tragic times

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 4, 2012

"I see the hurt you hide so well watching my soul set sail
A dreadful day we knew would come still the hurt I could not tell

I'm grateful for the time we've had
The laughter my heart made glad

But now it's time for me to go your heart will break I know
My body they did break as well life has willed it so

Take my hand and I'll hold you through every storm of pain
I'll be back soon one glorious morning come sunshine or rain".

By Kops Korner.org

US Federal Officer - Kops Korner
US Department of Homeland Security

January 4, 2012

rest in peace

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

January 4, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Ranger Margaret Anderson. God Bless her for service and the sacrifice she made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sister, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

January 4, 2012

RIP Margaret Anderson. Another angel watching over us. My prayers are with Margaret's family.

DFC Patrick Kemmerer
Washington County Sheriff's Office (MD)

January 4, 2012

Margaret,
I remember your positive attitude during the academy. The long days at FLETC for LMPT 603. I remember you would always have a smile on your face, never complaining, always forging on to the next task or scenario. I am grateful to have known you and saddened by your departure under such circumstances. I know God has a place for you in heaven. Eric, my prayers go out to you, your daughters, and family members. I am very sorry for the loss of Margaret.

Michael P. Callais

January 4, 2012

My sympathies go out to Margaret's family, friends, and coworkers. The National Park Service is one large family, and the loss of a ranger in the line of duty affects us all -- even those who have moved on to other jobs.

Peace to us all.

Former NPS Interp

January 4, 2012

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. I will be praying for your family, fellow employees and friends.

Sgt. Nathan Bickerstaff
Red Oak Police Department

January 4, 2012

I've always had the greatest respect for the rangers and LEOs at MRNP; they have been diligent in ensuring my safety.

Andrew B. Carey, Ph.D.
US Forest Service (retired)

January 4, 2012

My heart goes out to Eric and family.
My husband had the priviledge of working side by side with Eric as well as with Margaret at their "sister Park".
I cannot express in words the surrow.She is a hero beyond words, she will be greatly missed.
Eric you are in our thoughts always.

Lina B.

January 4, 2012

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. We appreciate you.

Police Officers Wife
Dallas, Texas

January 4, 2012

God Bless you Margaret. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

US Park Ranger Dona Rutherford
Glacier National Park

January 4, 2012

Ranger Anderson thank you for your courage and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Officer Christopher Dillard
US TVA Police

January 4, 2012