United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, January 1, 2012
Reflections for Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson
Margaret and I occasionally received each others emails by mistake over the last five or so years, so we'd forward the messages to the right person along with small pleasantries. She and I both have park ranger husbands and two daughters, though mine are college age, so I will miss her, even though we never met. I send my prayers for her family and my sorrow for their terrible loss.
Margaret M. Anderson, Museum Tech
National Park Service
January 3, 2012
My heart goes out to the Anderson family. It's difficult to understand why such a young, vibrant person was called to Heaven so early. May God bless Margaret and her family.
Retired Detective Don Giese
Spokane Police Department
January 3, 2012
Altruism--the belief that acting for the benefit of others is right and good.
Thank you Margaret for your ultimate sacrifice for this belief.
Vicki Snitzler, Superintendent
National Park Service- Oregon Caves NM
January 3, 2012
My sincerest condolences to Ranger Anderson's spouse,children,family, as well as her National Park Service family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thank you,Margaret, for your service, dedication, and bravery. May you rest in eternal peace.
Julie
A sad American
January 3, 2012
I have tremendous respect for our National Park Rangers. They work so hard to keep our great Parks for all our enjoyment. My thoughts are with the Anderson family and the NPS family.
Dana Dodd
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Visitor
January 3, 2012
Our thoughts are with her husband and two girls.
Kate D.
Olympic NP
January 3, 2012
RIP Sister
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
January 3, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Katia Cook
U.S. Probation, Tucson, Arizona
January 3, 2012
I was very sorry to learn of the death of Magaret Anderson. Eventhough I didn't know Margaret personally, I can tell that she was dedicated to her job and serving others. My prayers are especially with all of her friends but most inportantly, her familly. My prayers are with the family. May God Grant you Peace during your time of sorrow.
I never knew Margaret but I can feal her Spirit.
In Deep Respect,
Richard Leigh Jackson
Citizen/Richard L. Jackson
Citizen/Lacey, Washington
January 3, 2012
Margaret was a smart, sweet, kind person. Never said a bad word about anyone. To the Kritsch & Anderson Family....I'm sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time.
Jessica S.
Westfield High School classmate
January 3, 2012
From all of us who have worked on the slopes of Mt. Rainier and appreciate so deeply the dedication and commitment of the women and men who serve as stewards of public safety and spend their days and nights protecting one of the most magnificent places on the planet, I would like to add my voice to those who are deeply affected by this tragedy on the road to Paradise. Mt. Rainier and the wild lands of our country have lost a precious friend and defender. My deepest sympathies to the Anderson family and her colleagues with the National Park Service.
Kelly O. Smith
Former Mt. Rainier Youth Conservation Corps Staff
January 3, 2012
On behalf of my entire department, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Margeret's family, her law enforcement family and the community. Clearly Margaret gave everything she had and we appreciate it.
Chief Park Ranger
Stan Lumsden
Sacramento County Regional Parks
Stan Lumsden, Chief Park Ranger
Sacramento County Regional Parks
January 3, 2012
Margaret was one of those once of those people who I felt truly blessed to have known. She was a beautiful person inside and out. The world lost a wonderful person. I pray that the family will find strength in their faith knowing that Margaret is now in Gods hands.
Christine
Friend from High School
January 3, 2012
Thank you for your service, Ranger Anderson. My thoughts and prayers are with your family right now.
Cailen Wevodau
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney & WA resident
January 3, 2012
I'm very sorry for the loss of Margaret Anderson. I am particularly saddened for her family and loved ones. I pray that the Lord will comfort you during this time of great sadness. I pray for blessings for her daughters and hope the family can help her girls know their mother in some meaningful way. God bless you.
Julie Maier
January 3, 2012
This is truly heart wrenching, for her family, the National Park Service and all those who are grateful for what they do. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Park Service and especially her children and husband. May God Bless every one of you!
R.Young
January 3, 2012
Duty takes many shapes & forms. You don't necessarily know them beforehand. And there will always be someone bigger ,faster, stronger & better looking. Yet the time will come when there's a job that needs doing and none of those people are around; All the job's got is you.
This officer was doing their job right up to the end.
Highest Regards
O_Bollox
Retired
January 3, 2012
I can feel the hurt in the hearts of Margaret's family and friends for this great and senseless loss, and it is painful.
There is no tactical defense against madness, and so my prayers go to rangers and law enforcement officers everywhere who daily don their uniforms and put themselves in harms way to care for and protect the rest of us.
Ranger Dave King
U.S. National Park Service
January 3, 2012
My prayers are with her family and friends. The Park Rangers do a great job protecting our national parks and the people that visit them. A great group of people ! My hat off to all !
Catherine Love
Park Visitor
January 3, 2012
We, the NPS family, have suffered a great loss and offer our deepest sympathies to Park Ranger Eric Anderson and his family.
The Staff at Devils Tower N.M.
National Park Service
January 3, 2012
I read the report elsewhere and I had to see a photo of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson.
I just want to say that I'm terribly saddened, and the devastation of her loss is already touching hearts and lives in ways unimagined.
I can only offer my sincere condolences to her family, friends and co-workers.
Jim Nance
Friend of the NPS
January 3, 2012
I worked at Paradise for 5 years and Mt Rainier for 8 as a seasonal Ranger (Protection). Margaret's devotion to her job, the public and especially her family were indicative of every NPS staff person with whom I worked, even though I did not know her. Our prayers are with her family during this difficult time. Apparently her life was dedicated to serving God, and for that we are grateful.
Kirk Storer, DDS, MAGD
Former MORA Seasonal Ranger
January 3, 2012
My deepest condolences to the loved ones, friends and co-workers of Ranger Anderson. I am sadened by your loss.
Marty Owings
Minnesota State Park Visitor
January 3, 2012
I did not know this lady and I live far from her domain however I had a Officer brother slain in the line of duty and my heart goes out to her family. God be with them and take care of their hearts as they try to heal.
N.Crawford
Friend to all
January 3, 2012
"The wicked flee when no one pursueth, but the righteous stand bold as a lion"-Proverbs 28:1
May your children always know of your bravery.
"In Valor there is Hope"
Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom- Officer Christopher Nicholson-EOW Dec.19, 2007
January 3, 2012
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