Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never knew Ranger Anderson, but my heart goes out to her husband, two young children and all her family, friends and colleagues. When we in Law Enforcement (anywhere in the world) lose a colleague, we all lose a friend and feel the pain - although nowhere near as much as their families and loved ones. I will light a candle for Margaret at the wall, when I make my annual pilgrimage to DC for Police Week. Sending you all much love and deepest sympathy from across the Pond.
Jaiye Warwick-Saunders

Acting Chief Inspector
Metropolitan Police Service, London, UK

January 3, 2012

My heart breaks for the tragic loss of my Fellow Park Ranger...Margaret was an amazing person and I had a great amount of respect for her. She and Eric came to the Park and took the Fire and Medical response programs by storm...Margaret was the one who certified me as an Ambulance Transport Driver...I have three memories that I will carry with me always...one is how patient yet professonal she was while training me, her passion for making sure that all of our medical responses to incidents were the best we could offer as Park Staff; was so apparant through all of her efforts to improve the program/procedures and training.

The other two memories are of her as a mother...Most of the times that I saw her off duty her daughter was in her arms and I remember her beaming with love and pride when I met her oldest little girl for the first time and told her how beautiful she was...another time is from when I was her neighbor while we both lived in T-Woods during the 2010 season; I was walking my dog Cheyanne around the grounds and I walked by their house hoping to offer congratulations on the birth of their youngest daughter...Eric was outside with their oldest girl and I could see she was excited to see Cheyanne...Eric asked if she could pet my dog so I brought Cheyanne over to meet her and her little face lit up with joy...Margaret was inside with the new baby watching us through the living room window, later when I spoke to her she thanked me and told me how much her daughter loved dogs and how much she enjoyed Cheyanne's little visit. Those memories make me smile and are how I will always remember Margaret. She died a hero...doing what she loved...protecting our beautiful park and those who came to enjoy it. Thank you Ranger Anderson for all that you did for all of us and I pray for peace to come to your little girls and your best friend and husband who will miss you so dearly.

Kaila Johnston-Seasonal General Ranger
Co-worker-Mt. Rainier Nat'l park

January 3, 2012

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