Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Ranger Anderson. Prayers for the young children and husband left behind, Our sister Margaret will live forever through us.

Officer P. Wolfenbarger
Lone Grove Police Department

January 4, 2012

God bless you, Ranger Anderson. Thank you so much for your service. Rest in peace. And our condolences go out to Ranger Anderson's family, the Lord be with you in your time of need.

Deputy M.
Tulsa County Sheriff's Office

January 4, 2012

Ranger Anderson you are a hero. And it seems that you have left quite an impression. I'm praying for your daughters,your husband,and the dear family and friends that are left to grieve. Thank you for your service and for your heroic act.

Eric, many of us here at Unity College realized that you were the husband. We are all thinking of you and your family. Many other classmates have posted on here. Definately in our hearts and minds. I'm praying that you find comfort and healing.

Take care

Aimee Dorval
Unity College Class of 2001

January 4, 2012

RIP sister.

Park Ranger Stephen Dollinger
National Park Service

January 4, 2012

God Bless the family, friends and co-workers of Ranger Anderson. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Although we all grieve over this tragedy, we must continue the good fight.

Corporal R.A. Zona
Pennsylvania State Police

January 4, 2012

I am very saddened by the loss of Ranger Margaret Anderson. Early in my career, I worked in USFS campgrounds, collected fees, conducted maintenance, and of course, ran into some very unpleasant people who wouldn't follow the rules. One does not do this type of work for prestige or the money, but for the love of the outdoors and the unique ideal of serving the public. Some may denigrate public service, but I will never forget Ranger Anderson's ultimate sacrifice in the simple performance of her daily duties. I will keeo her and her family in my thoughts and prayers.

John Bailey
US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla, WA

January 4, 2012

I will never forget Margaret in Bryce Canyon. She was a friend to all and loved her work. She did everything for everyone in every division. She will be missed by her Bryce Canyon NPS family. Our prayers are with you Eric and your girls. May you have peace someday.

Dana Baugh Courtright-Admin. Assistant
Bryce Canyon National Park

January 4, 2012

Ranger Margaret Andersen was one of the good guys. So sorry to her and her family. To those she left behind, know that my home is always open to you.

Bill Fitzpatrick

Ranger Bill Fitzpatrick
Stehekin National Rec Area, fellow Ranger

January 4, 2012

How sad that a tragic event unfolded in such a beautiful place. Ranger Anderson will be remembered for her courage, kindness to park visitors, and her dedication to protect the visitors to the park. Rest in peace. For her husband, Eric, God bless you and your family during this time of grief.

Paul G. Samson
US Army, Military Police, Retired

January 4, 2012

I feel your family's pain and anger, because in 1970 I also lost a family member who was shot and killed in the line of duty. I feel your coworker's pain and anger, because I have also worked in national parks. The morning after you died I asked the Lord Almighty God to take that gunman's life so your family would never have to see your killer's face in a courtroom. In the Holy Bible, Jesus said, "Whatever you ask for in my name, this I will do, so the Father will be glorified through the Son. You can ask me to do anything and I will do it" John 14:13-14.
I will see you in Heaven!

Kim
A God Fearing Christian

January 4, 2012

As an undergraduate, I was blessed to meet and be in the same lab group as Margaret while she was a graduate student at Fort Hays State University. She was a tremendous person. God be with her family during this challenging time. May her spirit live on.

Amy (Hladek) Melby
Fellow Member of Dr. Hickman's Lab Group

January 4, 2012

my deepest sympathy for your loss of Ranger Anderson. I have been in law enforcenment for 40 years and each incident such as this hurts. My condolences to her family and to the Park Service. May she rest in peace

Jim McCuen
retired Oakland CA PD Retired CA Investigator

January 4, 2012

I feel your family's pain and anger because in 1970 I lost a family member who was shot and killed in the line of duty. I feel your coworker's pain and anger because, I have also worked in national parks. The morning after you died I asked the Lord Almighty God to take that gunman's life so your family would not have to look at him in a courtroom. In the Bible, Jesus said; "Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified through the Son. If you ask me anything in my name I will do it." Book of John chapter 14:13-14.
I will see you in Heaven!

Kim
A God Fearing Christian

January 4, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Margaret in the line of duty. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom T.
Citizen

January 4, 2012

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. I want to thank her and all rangers for their selfless survice. As a retired employee of the MO Department of Conservation, I have seen first hand the intense dedication and quiet unassuming way in which agents and rangers go about their business. They are all amazing people who deserve our highest respect and regard.
My daughter lives in Tacoma and has been camping, snowshoeing and climbing in that beautiful park on many occasions. I know the rangers will look after her if she ever needs them, and that is a comforting thought.
Thank you all and may you find peace.

Jane
Missouri Department of Conservation - retired

January 4, 2012

Rest in peace Margaret. You will be truly missed and NEVER forgotten. My prayers are with your family during this tragic time. GOD bless you.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Bill Seckman
United States Marshals Service S/WV

January 4, 2012

Margaret, we grieve for you and your family.

We will never know what would have happened if you had not bravely stepped in front of a lethal time bomb. You epitomize the ranger tradition. We are all so proud of you and so sorry for what befell you that beautiful day near Paradise.

Rest in Peace.

Jim Hammett, Superintendent
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

January 4, 2012

To Ranger Anderson's family, my thoughts and prayers to you in this difficult time. God bless her bravery and dedication to duty. Everyday she went out to make it safe for others, a truely noble act. Heros live forever.....

Fire Inspector Vincent Crudele
City of Oakland Fire Department

January 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric and his family during these challenging times. We are truly sorry for your loss and thank Margaret for her service.

Joe Saltalamachia
Unity College Class of 1994

January 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your husband, children and your family. Through your sacrifice to protect and save others, unfortunately your husband, children and family will suffer the most. I can only hope they will one day know in their hearts that because of your love for them that you were able to do your job in the manner in which you did. The entire United States is affected by losing you. Godspeed Park Ranger Margaret Anderson.

Dave Hamilton
Citizen

January 4, 2012

Ranger Anderson,
When I was in my early 20's, I wore that same uniform that you wore. It was the best job I've ever had. A person does not become a ranger for the money; it's because of our love for being outdoors - and being a law enforcement ranger shows our desire to keep the visitors, animals & environment safe. I never got the news that any of my "fellow rangers" had been hurt or killed but my first husband (and co-worker) was killed in the line of duty so I know the pain your family, friends & co-workers are going through. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around each of them and help them through the difficult days ahead. I hope your children will share your love of our National Parks as they grow older and know their Mom was a hero!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor & former NPS LE Ranger

January 4, 2012

You are a true AMERICAN HERO Ranger Anderson. Thank you for your dedication and service !!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my sister...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant
CA-OR (Retired)

January 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ranger Margaret Anderson and her family. I am a fellow Park Ranger, although I never met Margaret Anderson I still feel like I've lost a part of my family. She was a true hero, who yes, was doing her job, but was also doing her job and saved who knows how many lives. I thank her and her family.

May you rest in peace, we've got the watch from here.

US Park Ranger
EVER

January 4, 2012

So sad to hear of the loss of this young wife and mother who was just doing a job she loved. My prayers go out for her, her family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace.

Sr. Probation Officer,Ret. John Karp
Monroe County,NY Criminal Supervision

January 4, 2012

Margaret Anderson RIP. I am saddened by your death. I pray for your husband and children. You left a lasting mark on this world in many ways. Know your fellow Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters feel your loss. "Hero's Live Forever".

Officer R. Aker
Fellow Officer

January 4, 2012