Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would just like to offer my deepest sympathy's to all who knew and cared for her. I hope the pain in your hearts will be eased with time. I will think of you when I am able to visit this beautiful place.

Brenda, mom to a national park employee
Terre Haute Indiana

January 3, 2012

I am praying God will comfort the family with his love and presence. This violent, sad and undeserved incident is heart wrenching. Both the killer and Ranger Anderson were victims of the Iraq war. It is sad, sad, sad.

Thanks to Ranger Anderson, her husband and all rangers for service to the public.

M Cochran

January 3, 2012

Margaret was my best friend in college and remains to this day a very close friend. We met in the dorms at Kansas State University and immediately bonded as two coastal people (I from southern California and she from New Jersey) literally meeting in the middle. I received a Christmas card from her 4 days before she died. I will miss her forever.

Amanda Mouradian-Darby
friend

January 3, 2012

Bless you Ranger Margaret. You did the right thing, you stopped an angered soul from carrying out anymore carnage.

You will always be remembered for being a hero, and you're daughters will be so proud of your selfless efforts to keep others safe.

God will keep your family safe. Rest in Peace.

Interpretive Park Ranger
Desert Outdoor Center and Estrella Park

January 3, 2012

Dear Ranger Anderson and your beloved family, friends and fellow partners, when I saw the picture of the deer walking by the fallen flag, I guess that said it all. The mountain was your home and you were respected and loved. Godspeed, you will never be alone.

Deputy, Precinct 4
King County Sheriff

January 3, 2012

My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with Margret, Eric and family.
God bless

Sgt Louis Figueroa, (Ret)
Brookhaven Lab Police

January 3, 2012

Love the area where you worked. So sad that the call of duty led to this tragic outcome

R Flaiz MD
Civilian

January 3, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. This is such a tragic loss.

AHamilton
no direct relationship

January 3, 2012

I never had the pleasuer to meet ranger Anderson, but i will say this. She was a great person doing what she loved and to have to die in the line of duty is so bad, but to lose your life because of the problems one has like the killer, well its just so upsetting to me. We need to focus more on our officers and do something to save them . The yeay 2011 was a very bad year. I pray 2012 will be a better year.Rest in Peace Margaret Andeerson,Park Rander for the dept. of Interior.

non pfficer, just a friend
Lawrence, Indiana

January 3, 2012

We do not understand the why's, and no one can justify this loss. Godspeed Ranger Anderson, your work will not have been in vain and your honor will be carried on.

Rachel Lee, Park Interpretive Specialist
Tennessee State Parks

January 3, 2012

I will forever remember you. Two years ago my family and I took a trip to the Mt. Rainier to spend some time with my father before he died from cancer. We stopped for lunch and Park Ranger Margaret stopped to talk to us. She was very polite and asked us how we were enjoying everything. She was polite, very nice, and really seemed to care about everyone even if she just met them. She made one of our final trips with my dad very enjoyable. After she left, I wish I would have asked her to join in a picture with our family. Thank you Park Ranger Anderson. RIP. You and your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Nigh
Othello, Washington

January 3, 2012

It is difficult to describe my feelings of loss. Your family will know of your honor. May God bless your journey.

Emergency Communications Director Tom Br
Falmouth Regional Communications Center

January 3, 2012

Margaret, We may have never met, we may have never gotten to know one another, but I feel as if something is missing from my heart now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

Officer Matthew Loss
Mequon Police Department

January 3, 2012

Thank you Ranger Anderson for your service and courage. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maryanne
Citizen

January 3, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to her family, friends and co-workers. God bless her for her service.

Steve Stockton
Citizen

January 3, 2012

Margaret - Justin and I were driving in the Watchung Mountains (which are mounds of dirt compared to your Mt. Ranier) on Sunday afternoon January 1st...and we were talking about you. We talked about you and Eric and the girls often, remembering our visit to you a few summers ago. Thinking fondly of Anna wearing a take-out box on her head as a hat. We love and miss you. You are a true person of light and honor.

Kim and Justin Fahey
Highschool friend. Lifetime pal.

January 3, 2012

Ranger Anderson, thank you for your service and dedication. My prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P.
In valor, there is hope.

Deputy A. LoRusso
Frederick County Sheriff

January 3, 2012

RIP PR Anderson. Thanks for serving your community. Hope people wake up and realize that LE is not just a simple job. It is one of those jobs you never know if your going to make it home to your love ones.

Sgt. Rick Rodriguez
Arlington County Police Department

January 3, 2012

Rest in Peace Sister.

Ofc. Chris Kelly
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

January 3, 2012

To the family, friends, co-workers and community that are mourning the loss of Margaret, a true HERO! My thoughts and prayers are being sent your way! Every time I look up at Beautiful Mt. Rainer or visit the park, I will think of Margaret and the sacrifice that she made. Rest in Peace and God Bless you and your family.

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. ~Matthew 5

Gerri Nesler and family
Puyallup, WA resident

January 3, 2012

To all the Park Rangers out there-Thank you for keeping us safe and for working long hours with low pay. I'm sure there are times you don't feel appreciated, but every day and every time you step out there you are helping to keep our families safe and to enjoy the outdoors. I'm so sorry for the loss of your colleague, peer, and friend. To Margaret's family I'm sorry for your loss, and I thank you for your sacrifice. It doesn't help, but I hope one do you can look back and know how much her time and service meant to others there that day and every day.

H. Carlyle
Parks Visitor

January 3, 2012

I remember Margaret and Eric from my days at Bryce Canyon NP......Margaret was a young ranger, just beginning to show her great potential. She was dedicated, professional, and obviously loved her job. That she died a hero is tragic.....but no surprise. She was that kind of person, an example for all of us.

My deepest condolences to Eric and the kids......a bright light has been snuffed out. Rest in peace....you will be missed.

Ross Wilmore, Zone FMO
White River National Forest

January 3, 2012

RIP Ranger Anderson. And may God wrap his loving arms around her family at this tragic time and may her children know what a hero their mother was and their father still is. My thoughts and prayers go out.

Senior Correctional Officer Tony Curtis
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

January 3, 2012

Thank you for your service Ranger Anderson. My thoughts are with your family and friends during this difficult time.

Linda Brunicardi, Paramedic and RN
Camden Clark Medical Center, WV

January 3, 2012

We are sometimes not appreciated for enforcing the law of the land until we have to make the supreme sacrifice of laying our lifes down to protect others! We are proud to serve and protect others and we pray that we live to retire someday, but some have to die in order to protect the public! My thoughts and prayers go out to this brave rangers family and I am so sorry for your loss!

Lieutenant Robert Holmes (retired)
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 3, 2012