Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am a wife to an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran and have a young child and another is on the way. My heart particularly hurts about this story and especially for the family that Officer Anderson left behind. Those two little girls are now without a mother and I cannot imagine the pain and the loss they will continue to suffer for years or the rest of their life due to the actions of this very sick individual. I just felt a need to write something here. I hope there is a site set up to donate for a fund for her little girls. I would like to donate something.

Julia Meadows
no relationship

January 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go to her friends and family -- especially her two children. So tragic.

Beth Hickey

January 2, 2012

Deepest sympathies to Margaret's family and her NPS co-workers. Margaret, may sunshine be forever on your shoulders.

Paul Shampine
Former National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger, HOSP

January 2, 2012

Rest in peace Sister LEO. I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Evil will never prosper as long as brave women such as yourself standing for good.

Enjoy patrol on the streets of heaven.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

January 2, 2012

This is such a devastating story and I am so saddened by this innocent loss of life. Park Rangers are such devoted individuals who are so passionate about nature and their surroundings... they help make these beautiful parks an amazing place to visit.

May God Bless Margaret Anderson - she is a true hero and her bravery will never be forgotten.

I pray for her husband, children, family, friends and all Park Rangers during this difficult time.

Godbersen Family
Rainier State Park Visitors

January 2, 2012

RIP Margaret. Your selfless courage is an inspiration. Your death is a tragedy. Prayers and condolences to the family and all MORA friends and fellow rangers.

Seasonal park ranger
MORA

January 2, 2012

Although I never knew you, I know that you were a beautiful person. As the sister of a National Park Ranger, this story has hit close to home. Thank you, Margaret, for your unselfish devotion to preserving peace and beauty in our world. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones and the National Parks who undoubtedly lost a beautiful soul.

Alison Paul-Klakowicz
sister of a Naitonal Park Ranger

January 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Margaret's family. We all serve - and sometimes that call is more profound than all others. Thank you for that service.

Park Guide Daniel Luther
National Park Service

January 2, 2012

Rest in peace Ranger Anderson. You will be missed. You fought the good fight. Rest in peace sister, rest in peace.

U.S. Park Ranger Sean Perchalski
National Park Service

January 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Anderson family and the National Park Service. Thank you Ranger Anderson for your service to our Country.

Sheriff Brenda K. Ludwig
Broadwater County Sheriff's Office,MT

January 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this awful time. May God bless the family and grant comfort to those involved. Thank you for your service to our great country. You will not be forgotten!

Scott & Shalen McClain
WA Residents

January 2, 2012

Praying for comfort for her family. I always appreciate the kindness of the different park rangers we have met. What a horrid man.

Kimberly Kovach
Lover of State and National Parks

January 2, 2012

I am a former Missouri Stat Park Ranger, And now a Full-Time Deputy Sheriff. This is one terrible tragedy.
To Eric and the girls, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bless you in this terrible time. Stay tough and keep the faith.

Deputy Sheriff, Charles C. Tilley, Jr.
St. Charles County Sheriff's Department., St. Charles, MO.

January 2, 2012

I am a former Missouri Stat Park Ranger, And now a Full-Time Deputy Sheriff. This is one terrible tragedy.
To Eric ane the girls, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bless you in this terrible time. Stay tough and keep the faith.

Deputy Sheriff, Charles C. Tilley, Jr.
St. Charles County Sheriff's Department., St. Charles, MO.

January 2, 2012

On behalf of the faculty and graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State Univeristy, I offer condolences to Margaret's family. Our academic family has lost a truely great colleague and mentor to her fellow graduate students. We will miss her steady smile, her excellent work ethic, and her caring love for her colleagues.

Professor and Chairman
Fort Hays State University

January 2, 2012

I am very sorry for the family..my thoughts are with you..

no rank..danielle harnisch
none..I work for fedex

January 2, 2012

As the mother of a park ranger my heart is heavy, and I am praying for Margaret's family and friends to find peace and comfort through all your memories of such a beauttiful caring woman, wife, and mother. Her smile was absolutely breathtaking!.

Julia Austin Paul
Mother of a Park Ranger (YNP)

January 2, 2012

I remember when everyone at my house saw all the police cars rushing down Mountain Hwy during my New Year's party, and everyone was wondering what had happened. Then I remember slowly hearing more and more about what happened up at Mount. Rainier. It really takes a long time for stuff like this to sink in, especially when something this big hits such a small town like Eatonville. I am just a 15 year old girl that lives in this town, I did not know her personally but this tragitiy must be recognized. My prayers go out for her family. Rest in peace Margaret. ♥

Janelle
A Neighbor

January 2, 2012

Rest in peace my sister. I pray for your girls and husband during this time.

Lt. Nick Almquist
Redmond Police Department (WA)

January 2, 2012

Lived near the Anderson's in Eatonville, Wash. Very sad. RIP.

Private

January 2, 2012

May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.
Sympathies to Ranger Anderson family and friends.

Lt. Brian Kelley
US Dept of Veterans Affairs Police (Rhode Island)

January 2, 2012

Once again, I am sadden to know there was another law enforcement killed by a coward. I am glad he is dead. Like I've said before, I rather use tax dollars for other things then to give to these cowards..

I know words can not express the grief the anderson family is going through but I just want them to know,,,, we appreciate and very thankful to ranger anderson
... god speed

francine vital, deputy sheriff
los angeles county sheriffs department

January 2, 2012

On behalf of the Officers and staff of the British Columbia Ambulance Service, please accept our condolences. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Park Ranger Anderson.

Please know that your friends north of the 49th are thinking of you in this time of such incredible sorrow.

Heaven now has a new Guardian.

Superintendent Bruce Harford
British Columbia Ambulance Service

January 2, 2012

Margaret, words cannot express how you will be missed. You always had a smile and a kind word. This is an unspeakable tragedy.
Eric, you and your daughters are in my thoughts and prayers.
The entire MORA family has lost a great member to a despicable act.
R.I.P. Margaret, thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.

Climbing Ranger
Mount Rainier National Park

January 2, 2012

My deepest sympathy for Ranger Anderson's family and colleagues at Mount Rainier. It is a sad day for the NPS family. May God be with you in this time of great sadness. Her sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Mike Pratt, Past US Park Ranger
National Park Service

January 2, 2012