Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences. A hard, important job, not well paid, and it ends this way.

Robert Henry

January 3, 2012

Rest In Peace!!

My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers.

God's Speed Sister.....we will continue the watch for you!

PO Cella
NYPD ESU

January 3, 2012

Another new year, another life gone. RIP






An Irish Reader

Anonymous

January 3, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the Park Service, and those of this great country she served, at the loss of this Ranger. May faith, family, friends and time join together to ease everyone’s pain at this time of loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this Ranger chose to protect her fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, as well as your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

January 3, 2012

Thanks to Ranger Anderson for her years of dedicated service to our National Parks. May you rest in peace and may God bless your family.

Chuck Mangold
MORA Park Ranger, 1991

January 3, 2012

I was a Ranger at Mt Rainier for one summer in 1991. I know that MORA is a special place and my heart goes out to the family of Margaret Anderson. May God please bless our park rangers and they protect our country's most special places.

Lt Col Chuck Mangold
US Air Force

January 3, 2012

From what I've read so far, it's obvious there are many people who thought very highly of Margaret Anderson. One day her little girls will be old enough to appreciate hearing stories from them about what their mother was like as a person. She will be a good example for them when they hear about her dedication to her career and how she was respected by her peers. God be with her husband, family, and everyone else who loved her during this dark time.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Det Jane McCarthy
PCSD, Tacoma, WA

January 3, 2012

"NPS Ranger Margaret Anderson, you’re not forgotten, Margaret dear, nor ever shall you be, as long as life and memory last we shall remember thee." Vaya Con Dios Ranger Margaret Anderson.

Thoughts and Prayers are with Eric, girls, family, friends and coworkers.

Elvira T. Arnberger
Retired National Park Service

January 3, 2012

My family and I visited Mt Rainier the evening before. I spoke with Margaret briefly when she smiled at me and told me my kids were beautifull. There are no words to describe how we all feel. I am truly sorry for her family and friends, and we have been praying for them.

Lt. Matt Russell
S.E. Thurston Fire Authority

January 3, 2012

As a citizen I am proud that brave rangers like you keep us safe in our beautiful parks. As a mother my heart grieves for your girls and family left behind. RIP Ranger Anderson, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

DivyaK seattle resident

January 3, 2012

I know who you are Margaret. I was a female Ranger, married to a Ranger too, heavily involved with the EMS program, the youngest of three, and I too have a 3 year old daughter. I understand all of your struggles and sacrifices and all the stuff you have gone through as a couple to establish a NPS life together. You should be proud of your success, all that you have achieved, in finding a amazing partner in life, and then giving life to those two new beautiful little souls - your daughters. Smile in heaven and know that Eric will take care of them well, because you chose well.

Peace Sister

Aimie, Former NPS RANGER
National Park Service

January 2, 2012

I worked with Margaret in Bryce Canyon, so long ago. I respected her then, as I do now. God speed. Peace be with you and your family during this heavy time. Thank you for your service.

Andy L Fisher
NPS

January 2, 2012

I'm a former ranger from Glacier National Park and my husband is a municipal ranger here in Ohio. Our hearts are so deeply saddened for your loss. We lift your names up in prayer tonight, thank you for your sacrifices, and wish you and your sweet babies, peace. God bless.

Trish Preston, former NPS Ranger

January 2, 2012

I am overwhelled by this senseless killing of a park ranger. After serving as a police officer for 28 years on the Cincinnati Police, I served an additional 18 years as a Hamilton County, Ohio, Park Ranger. My condances to her husband and children.
If there is anything that I can do to help let me know at;

Sgt. George W. Bresestege Sr.
Cincinnati Police Dept./ Hamilton County Park Rangers

January 2, 2012

God's comfort to the family of Margaret. I live in Packwood and see rangers here often. This is a terrible tragedy, senseless and sad. I'm so sorry for our loss.

community member
Mountain neighbor

January 2, 2012

Currently in Academy for National Parks, we heard about your ultimate sacrifice on our 1st day in academy 1/2/2012.

My thought and Prayers go out to her Husband and kids for the loss they suffered.

As well the Mount Rainier National Park Family who lost an officer in their department.

Cadet Kennon McElwain NPS

January 2, 2012

Dear Ranger Anderson,

I've read of other officers dying on duty while their spouse was nearby or directly involved. It's always heartbreaking. To add that you had children is heart wrenching. This man who did this had very sad and serious issues, but why did he have to take your life? We may never truly know and that too is bothersome.

For all you did for the Park Service, for all you did in your personal life, I pray you make your way straight to Heaven, a place you so deserve to go to.

I have a connection of sorts in that a dear friend was a classmate of yours. She's already lost someone close to her and now to lose a classmate is awful. I pray there are no more.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Sister.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

January 2, 2012

Rest In Peace and may God Bless your family. The NPS is a family and yours husband and daughters are will always be part of the NPS family & we are here for them .

Cean Carruthers
NPS/OLYM

January 2, 2012

Such senselessness. Rest in Peace Ranger Anderson. God Bless you and your family.

Ranger Vinny Piccolo
NYC Parks And Recreation

January 2, 2012

I wish to Thank You, Ranger Anderson, for your service and sacrifice to our Nation. My sincere condolences go out to your daughters, your husband, and everyone affected by the tragic shooting at Mt. Rainier. Rest in Peace, Ranger Margaret Anderson.

Timothy Stair
NPS Employee

January 2, 2012

To Eric and to Margaret's daughters: My wish for you is that you find peace in the midst of this tragedy. Seeing her picture on the news and hearing what her colleagues have to say about her, she seems like she was such a wonderfu, beautiful person. I go to Rainier alot, and from now on it will be impossible to pass by the flats below Paradise without remembering her. And we will make sure it is a positive memory.

Steven Rice
Bremerton

January 2, 2012

I am deeply saddened by the news. I am a graduate from the Northern Arizona University Park Ranger Program with Margaret and a fellow Ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park in 2000. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Robert Wandel
Bureau of Land Management, Las Vegas, NV

January 2, 2012

This breaks my heart beyond words. May Ranger Anderson's family find the strength, love and support to get through this tragedy. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice protecting one my favorite places on earth.

Travis Whisenhunt
NPS supporter

January 2, 2012

I attended Northern Arizona Univ and went through the Seasonal Law Enforcement Park Ranger Training Program with Margaret in 1999-2000. I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of her death this evening.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

John Dunzweiler Paramedic/Firefighter
North Regional EMS Jellico,TN

January 2, 2012

As a parent of a LEO, my heart goes out to Ranger Anderson's parents, her spouse, and children, family and co-workers. May God give you strength during this extremely difficult time. May knowing others are thinking of you and praying for you give some bit of comfort. Thank you Ranger Anderson for your service and protection.

GayAnne Birkholz
mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/11

January 2, 2012