Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Ranger Anderson, I send my heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and serenity and keep you under His loving grace for the years to come. My prayers are for you during this difficult time. I thank you for your family's service because I too cherish this beautiful place in our state.

Rapheus
WA State Resident

January 2, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sister. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

January 2, 2012

Rest in peace Margaret! My deepest sympathy to your family. You are an angel in heaven now. Please watch us from above and keep us safe

Nicole Kramer
Citizen

January 2, 2012

My family had met Ranger Anderson several times since she had been posed to Mt. Rainier, including one time when I could discuss with my son & daughter the importance of service, & that there was more to service to others than what their Dad did in the Army. We will miss her, and our thoughts & prayers are with her and her family.

MAJ Mike Moore
US Army

January 2, 2012

May your memories and love sustain you now and always.

Mr and Mrs J Lakely

January 2, 2012

Our greatest appreciton for your honorable service. You stopped him from proceeding to many families just a mile away. We will be praying for your family and owsome coworkers. My heart breaks to know you were taken away from all who loved you. God bless you.

citizen Michael Martinez
survivor, paradise visitor's center

January 2, 2012

My salute to the thin grey line. On the front line every day. Rest in peace. And my heart goes out to the familt.

PR Robert Sampsell, retired
NPS retired

January 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Eric and your two girls, You will be forever remembered and missed. You and Eric were and are great friends and co-workers. We don't have the words that express how great a loss this is to everyones life you have touched.

Chuck Huston, Law Enforcement Ranger
Bureau of Land Management/Friend

January 2, 2012

Our greatest appreciton for your honorable service. You stopped him from proceeding to many families just a mile away. We will be praying for your family and owsome coworkers. My heart breaks to know you were taken away from all who loved you. God bless you.

citizen
survivor, paradise visitor's center

January 2, 2012

As a former NPS ranger for 6 years, I understand Ranger Anderson's love for the outdoors and the National Parks. How blessed that she had the privilege to live and work in God's special places. She is now with the Lord having sacrificed her life, in order to protect others. May her family and friends take comfort in that.

Officer Bob McColloch 9595 (ret.)
Calif. Highway Patrol

January 2, 2012

Rest In Peace Margaret. You will be remembered.

SAC Retired Dave Montalbano
US Forest Service/NPS

January 2, 2012

Thank you Ranger Anderson for your service, your bravery, and for making the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe. May God bless and comfort your family and friends.

Sgt. Paul K. Luck (Retired)
Ocean Shores Police Department

January 2, 2012

“The sun shines not on us but in us.” John Muir
Ranger Margaret Anderson may God continue shining thru your selfless actions and help comfort those that were touched by your love and being. Thank you. I well always remember your sacrifice as I travel, hike and play in the beauty of Mount Rainier.

Citizen from the Shadow of Mt. Rainier
Wilderness Admirer

January 2, 2012

REST IN PEACE RANGER ANDERSON, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

January 2, 2012

Thank you so much for the ultimate sacrifice made in the public's behalf. May her dear family be blessed, protected and comforted. As time passes, may her memory bring joy and happiness to your hearts.

Janice

January 2, 2012

The Bridgeville Delaware Police Department extends it's deepest sympathy to Ranger Anderson's family and her law enforcement family. We thank you for your commitment to public safety. May God bless your soul and comfort your family and co-workers during this tragic time RIP HERO

Robert Longo, Chief of Police
Bridgeville, Delaware Police Department

January 2, 2012

To all Rangers. Be passionate, be comitted and stay strong. Live on for Ranger Anderson.

Justin Widdowson
Ranger Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania Australia

January 2, 2012

“The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell”
Former GA & WI Police Officer/Deputy

Former GA & WI Police Officer/ Deputy
Former GA & WI Police Officer / Deputy

January 2, 2012

RIP sister in blue! I know you will be missed by not only your dear family, but friends and co-workers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, and neither will your courage. God bless your family and thank you for your sevice.

Trooper Liz Hoffman
Arkansas State Police

January 2, 2012

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, National Park Service (RIP)

I often say A Prayer for Those with such an assignment. They usually work alone, and often the nearest back - up is a long way off in rough terrain. As One who is the administrator for a Facebook Site Dedicated to Women - In - Uniform, it truly saddens me that my first addition to that site in Year 2012, is that of Someone Murdered In The Line - Of - Duty.

I could not even to begin to imagine how Her Husband (A Fellow Ranger), and Her Offspring must be thinking Today, while Others are celebrating The Rose Parade and other New Year’s - related events.

The only Drink which I shall have Today, will be as I am Alone, spending “Quiet Time, Dedicating A Toast to The Memory of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson (RIP).

(Sigh)

Semper Fi,
“Major Pain”

Michael B. Parlor

January 2, 2012

We will never forget you Margaret. Your smile, dedication and spirit will live on with us and with your family. We stand with Eric and your daughters in remembering you and in sharing their loss. All of our loss. We are so very very sorry.

Clyde and Mary Stonaker
NPS Retired

January 2, 2012

Thank you for your years of service to this country, to the beautiful Mt.Rainier area. My heart aches for your husband and children, for the unbearable sadness they must feel over this horrible event.

A Seattle resident/mom.

January 2, 2012

R.I.P. Ranger Margaret Anderson.

Officer Valerie Smith
Kenilworth, NJ Police Department

January 2, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. May you rest peacefully. May your family and law enforcement brothers and sisters find comfort in the time that they had with you before your sacrifice.

Tilghman Smith, DCNR Ranger
Bald Eagle State Forest

January 2, 2012

May the dear Lord lift your little one's and let them see through you, Ranger Anderson. I also pray that He helps your husband to cope with all that was heard over the radio. Please let him not feel at fault. I pray for guidance in the coming years for the family and fellow park staff.

Holly Moore, Facility Manager
Mt. Nebo State Park (Arkansas)

January 2, 2012