Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson

United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, January 1, 2012

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Reflections for Park Ranger Margaret A. Anderson

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 1, 2012

My heart grieves for your family and the path they must now take. You hold a special place for the job you do protecting the parks that I camp in and that have become my refuge for healing since the loss of my Officer. Thank You for the job you did.

Trudy w/98
survivor

January 1, 2012

To the Family of Ranger Anderson; I feel your pain..my deepest condolences...

S/A Carlos M. Gonzalez
ATF-San Juan Field Office

January 1, 2012

Rest in peace by blue sister.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

January 1, 2012

Praying for the Anderson family. May God send them peace that surpasses it all....

Wife of Alabama State Police officer

January 1, 2012

The bugler’s call of Taps

Your day is done,
gone the sun,
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Warrior, good night,
but must you go,
When the day,
And the night
Still need you so?
All is well.
We will carry you
to your rest.

Go to sleep,
peaceful sleep,
May the warrior,
God keep,
Safe in sleep.
Fades the light;
And afar
Goes the day,
And the stars
Shine bright,
Fare thee well;
Day has gone,
Night is on.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
'Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As warriors go,
This we know,
God is nigh. •

Lt. Brian Garrett
Polk County Florida Sheriff's Office

January 1, 2012

Ranger Anderson, my heart is deeply saddened by your loss. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family and friends during the difficult days ahead. Rest in Peace sister. We have the watch from here.

Adam S. Roberts
U.S. Park Ranger, Law Enforcement
Resource & Visitor Protection
Independence National Historical Park
Philadelphia, PA

USPR Adam S. Roberts
National Park Service, Law Enforcment

January 1, 2012

Margaret, May God give your family the stength and healing touch they will need to go on without you.

civilian
retired

January 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Margaret, a fellow Ranger gave me this prayer I thought I would share:

A Park Ranger's Prayer

From beautiful sea to shinning sea,
The NPS has designated the National Parks to be,
Nobly preserved by US Park Rangers who are so bold,
No matter if it's a dry, hot summer or a desolate winter so cold.

Whether the trail be long or small,
Whether the tree be short or tall.
From the largest animal in the land,
To the tiniest grain of sand.
If there's a camper lost on a hill,
Or just a visitor who took a spill.
When there's a fire reaching the tops of trees
And the flames are spreading with the breeze.

For all who dub the green & gray
Dear Lord, please help us protect these lands
And help all people each and every day

Park Ranger
National Park Service

January 1, 2012

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7.
Now you are Home in the mansion God has set aside for you. My prayers go to your family which has been left behind. I pray that God would comfort them during this difficult time. RIP

LE Dispatcher Eli Fernandez
US Fish & Wildlife Service

January 1, 2012

RIP Ranger Anderson, this is a grim reminder that all of us that strap on a gun and pin on a badge are in a dangerous profession, no matter the jurisdiction.

Officer J. Yocum
Downers Grove PD, IL

January 1, 2012

Your bravery, love of your State & the service your heroically provided to the State of Washington shall never be forgotten. May your family feel the love of our Lord during this tragic time. You were a hero.

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Springs PD

January 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Ranger Anderson. YOu may also be comforted in knowing that your killer will be brought to justice very swiftly. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this sorrowful time. God Bless

PSO John Waldron
Tacoma Mall Public Safety

January 1, 2012

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson rest in peace you are now a member
of an elite group The Thin Blue Line of Heroes. There is no greater
sacrifice that one can give for his fellow man. To the Family I
salute your lost loved one, and pray for you during the days
to come Margaret will be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,
badges gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers
and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have
previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome you to this hallowed place. As you march
down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused
on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips Retired
Retired, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

January 1, 2012

Ranger Anderson,

You completed Field Training at my park a few years before I arrived here. I probably passed you somewhere at FLETC. My coworkers mourn the loss of a friend. All of your brothers and sisters in the NPS mourn your loss. Rest in Peace. We miss you.

Michelle Schonzeit, US Park Ranger
National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap NRA

January 1, 2012

May you Rest in Peace, you died in service of your country and God...My prayers are for friends and family.

Bart Perry-Probation Supervisor
Will County Probation

January 1, 2012

My heart and tears goes out to the family. Some say we don't enough or we don't care. But we give our life to help or protect other. What a price one have to pay and badly get a thank you. Some may say she was only doing her job. Rest In Peace. Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. No more tears in heaven. Thin Blue Line.

Sgt. Waters
Dept. of Defense

January 1, 2012

May you rest in peace our sister. May God be with your family and co-workers during this difficult tragic time. Gone, but NEVER forgotten.

Officer Jessica Taylor
Seattle Police

January 1, 2012

Thank you for your service! My prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers. May God's Peace be with you in this time of sorrow.

Officer Lance Poss
CCBOE Campus Police

January 1, 2012

Our prayers go out to the family of Margaret Anderson. Thank you for your service and the service her husband does for us. Rest in Peace Margaret.

Joe Hagen
Friend

January 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co workers.

Dispatcher Nakia Stookey
Sandusky PD sister of Officer Andrew S Dunn EOW 3/19/11

January 1, 2012

Ranger Anderson, thank you for your service and dedication to our mission. Our staff will offer our prayers and thoughts to you and your family tomorrow at SAMA and SAIR.

Jonathan Parker, Chief Ranger of Interpr
NPS (SAMA/SAIR)

January 1, 2012

Rest in peace Ranger Anderson. Thank you for your brave service to keep all of us safe. I am sad that you ended up paying the ultimate price while performing a most dangerous job. I pray for comfort for your family and fellow officers and friends...God Bless You.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

January 1, 2012

I have no words to express my grief of the loss of Ranger Anderson and the pain her family is feeling. I can however express my anger and hate for the person who took her from us and only find comfort in knowing this person will soon be caught. Ranger Anderson my you rest is peace.

Detective Tim Busby
Catoosa Co Sheriff's Office Ringgold, GA

January 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God. Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of The United States National Park Services will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Ma'am.


May the children of Park Ranger Anderson, know that their Mommy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in her debt for all she has done for us. Park Ranger Anderson. Thank You Ma'am for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

January 1, 2012

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