Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another of our friends and co-workers senselessly murdered. May God help heal all those involved.

U.S. Law Enforcement Park Ranger
U.S. National Park Service

January 3, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family and co-workers of this brave Park Ranger. The loss is so tragic and cannot be explained in a way that makes any sense at all. Rest in Peace.

Special Agent Don Riffe
US Army CID

January 3, 2012

I do not know if I ever met Ranger Anderson, but I do know that all of the Rangers I have met have been professional, helpful and wonderfully informed & cheerful ambassadors for the National Parks. Too many times, we visitors forget their law enforcement role and the danger that entails. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon You, Margaret. And, may your family find the Peace that passes all understanding.

Kathy
frequent National Park visitor

January 3, 2012

Eric -You and your family are in our thoughts. Wish there was more we could do for you.

US Park Rangers, Kean & Lindy Mihata
Glen Canyon NRA

January 3, 2012

The officers of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge offer our deepest condolences to the family of Ranger Anderson. With gratitude we recognize the dedicated service of Ranger Anderson to the visiting public, her fellow officers, and out nation's natural resouces. Rest in peace Margaret.

Officer Robert Hirschboeck
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

January 3, 2012

My heart breaks for Margaret's young children and her husband and family, and the NPS family. We're all grateful not to be reading about carnage among park visitors that may have arisen if she had not been there to stop the madman. Thank you for your sacrifice. I wish you hadn't needed to make it. I wish for peace for all those you leave behind.

Natasha Black
fellow citizen

January 3, 2012

My condolences to Margaret Anderson's family and friends.
RIP Ranger Anderson.

Lawrence Wiencke
Department of Engineering Physics
Colorado School of Mines

civilian

January 3, 2012

I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Margaret's family , friends and coworkers on your great loss.
"Our loved ones leave the world but never our hearts."

Janice Nixon

January 3, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

January 3, 2012

God Bless Margaret and her family. The entire Anderson family is in my prayers. Love all that the NPS does for this great country. Our Young men and women who served need to get all the physical and emotional counsleing they need to heal from he war we asked them to do!!

Linda

January 3, 2012

Rest in peace May God bless you and your family. You are a true hero and we in the law enforcement community will pray that God will help them get through this difficult time.

Lt . Ruben Castro
NYPD 30th Pct Det Squad

January 3, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Margaret rest in pease

Marc Mousseau, Maintenance
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell,MA

January 3, 2012

My heart goes out to the Anderson and MRNP families. Such an unthinkable tragedy involving a brave women doing her job in the place that she loved. As a member of the NPS, I was once told that no matter where you are, so long as you are a part of the National Park Service, you are among family. We are all mourning together the loss of such a wonderful life.

Holly Marsh
National Park Ranger, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

January 3, 2012

Although I didn't know her well, I remember her infections smile and positive attitude when I did meet her along the way. Margaret's sacrifice will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with her friends, family, and coworkers.

"It is not how these officers died that made them heros. It is how they lived."

Thank you, Margaret, for your service.

Assistant Chief Ranger Lena Koschmann
National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway

January 3, 2012

R.I.P. and god protect her family.

K. Roseboom
citizen, New York

January 3, 2012

My condolences to Ranger Anderson's family, friends and colleagues. Although I did not know her personally, it is evident that she was a terrific person and a valued member of the NPS. As a user of our national parks and visitor to Mt. Ranier NP, I know how hard the rangers work to make the parks safe and enjoyable for all. I thank you, Ms. Anderson, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace.

Terri Czarski
NP visitor

January 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family of NPS Ranger Margarat Anderson and her friends and co-workers at the NPS. For many Americans, NPS Rangers are the face of the federal government. It is often overlooked that these brave and skilled professionals face the same dangers as any other law enforcement officer. While words certainly cannot address the loss to Ms. Anderson's family and friends, hopefully it will help them to know that they do not stand alone during these difficult days. Wishing Ranger Eric Anderson and their two daughters peace moving forward.

Craig Ellis
Former Asst. Prosecuting Attorney, St. Louis County

January 3, 2012

Words can not express how deeply saddened we are for the tragic loss of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. Our deepest condolences, thoughts & prayers to her husband, children, family, friends & fellow Rangers.

Toni Gillette-Wife of a Police Officer

January 3, 2012

I was Margaret's Campus Pastor while she was a student at Kansas State University. My husband, Jack, and I were also her Aikido (a Japanese martial art dedicated to conflict resolution) instructors. We spent many hours in conversation with Margaret as she discerned her call to serve as a Park Ranger. I was one of her references as she was vetted for public service and law enforcement. Margaret was one of the most thoughtful, kind, sincere and caring individuals I've met. Her faith was deep and strong and she loved all of her family members and friends. Margaret had a no-nonsense way of dealing with life and I'm certain she responded to that call to intercept the speeding driver with calm, even prayerful, resolve. In loving memory, I offer this post and add my prayers for her parents, Pastor Paul and Dorothy, her siblings Sarah and Peter and her loving husband, Eric and their dear daughters, Anna and Katie and all her friends.

The Rev. Jayne M. Thompson
Lutheran Campus Ministry Pastor

January 3, 2012

Eric,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies in the loss of Margaret. No words can really help to ease the loss you bear although I just want you to know that I am thinking of you at this time brother…..

Your friend,

US LE Park Ranger Craig R. Johnson
US Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service

January 3, 2012

Margaret was such a great person and friend. She worked hard, she loved people, and she gave her all to help others. I am thankful for the memories that I have of her. My prayers are with her friends, family, and especially her husband and daughters she leaves behind. It's difficult to imagine right now, but "we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose" (Rom 8:28). I am praying that the Lord will comfort you during your time of loss in a way that only HE can.

Margaret may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.

Rachel
friend from grad school

January 3, 2012

A friend of mine was a friend of hers. My prayers go out to the NPS and Ranger Anderson's family. R.I.P.

J.Ashley
GSP

January 3, 2012

Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service and dedication. May God bless your family and the law enforcement officers of the National Park Service. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

K. Shipp, U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

January 3, 2012

Could I possibly say anything that will make the Anderson family, her co-workers and friends feel better? Thankfully, God took Barnes to be tried and judged. No amount of guns, machismo or violence will allow him escape his actions.
My prayers are with Margaret and her family.

Rich Moothart, Criminal Investigator
DSHS-OFA

January 3, 2012

Condolences to the family of Park Ranger Anderson; and to the broader NPS family. I love Mt. Rainier NP and have had the opportunity to experience the dedication and care that all the NPS staff take in providing a safe environment for park visitors. May you find peace on the mountain, on a trail, and in the wonder that is our national parks - and remember those who serve and have served so well.

Angie
Mt. Rainier NP visitor

January 3, 2012