Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We still miss you today but always know you are looking over us from above.

Amanda Vollmer
I am the Cousin of Margaret Anderson, EOW 1/1/12

January 1, 2023

Thinking of you and your family today. Hard to believe it's been 11 years.

Respect and Honor, Sister.

Earl Cowan
Swinomish Police Department

January 1, 2023

Thank you for your service. You’ve made your country proud. If anything was needed, send Ranger Anderson. Rest in peace brave one.

Seasonal Law Enforcement Ranger Cadet
NPS

December 9, 2022

Margaret will never be forgotten as she served her country and community with distinction and honor.

Steve W. SSD Detective
SSD Retired.

August 29, 2022

10 years have past and our dear daughter, Margaret, remains in our daily thoughts. She is held deeply in our hearts as she is held tenderly in our Savior's arms.

Dorothy and Paul Kritsch
Margaret's parents

January 8, 2022

Ranger Anderson,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 1, 2022

Ten years... How time flies. I'll remember you every new year. God speed warrior.

Former Sgt. Glen Carpenter
Pierce County Sheriff's Department

January 1, 2022

10 years ago January 1st. our beloved daughter, Margaret, gave her life to protect the people at Paradise on Mount Rainier. We have always been very proud of what she did and who she was throughout her life. Our hearts still grieve over what should have been. We find ourselves saying, "Margaret would have loved this" or "Remember when Margaret did or said..." Margaret is deeply missed by us, her Mom and Dad, along with her brother, sister, husband and their families. Her daughters are growing up to be caring and sweet girls. She would have loved to see how well her husband is raising them.

Dorothy and Paul Kritsch
Margaret's parents

December 31, 2021

It is still hard to believe you are gone. Tens years ago you were taken from your family. I still miss you today. Rest in place sweet cousin and thank you for watching over us and your fellow LEO’s.

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

December 28, 2021

Ranger Margaret Anderson, I will always remember your professional no-nonsense demeanor melting away when you talked to my family while we visited Mount Rainier once. You were so sweet to my little boy and girl and I will never forget what you told me. “This mountain is the perfect place for kids.” Thank You Always for keeping it so.

Kevin Flaherty
Ranger Anderson was on duty-Mt. Rainier

April 20, 2021

You served and sacrificed while on duty as part of that “thin blue line”. Doesn’t matter if the uniform is blue, Green, tan, etc. It doesn’t matter the color of your skin. It doesn’t matter what your Gender is.
I’m a retired LEO, and I know without any doubt, if one chooses to put on a badge to serve the “greater good”, and while doing so, loses life or limb, that is exactly the definition of HERO! Thank You! God be with Your Family!

Officer Robert Gann
Fresno PD (retired)

March 20, 2021

The grief of losing Margaret nine years ago hasn't diminished. The grief is in the lost phone calls, laughter, family pictures, and the warm hugs. The grief is in Margaret not being the Mom that she was supposed to be because she was amazing and she deserved to be happy and old with Eric. I just miss you my friend.

A friend

January 4, 2021

You are never forgotten. Thank you for your protection from above. We think of you often.

Don and Amanda
Cousins in Arizona

January 3, 2021

You are never forgotten. Thank you for your protection from above. We think of you often.

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

January 1, 2021

You are missed and have never been forgotten. Your heroics saved multiple lives. Rest easy in Heaven. You will always be with us.

Amanda and Don
Your cousins in Arizona

January 1, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

January 1, 2021

It’s been 9 years since we lost a friend and coworker in Margaret. Those who never knew her lost a protector they didn’t know existed. The Bible says no greater love than to lay your life down for another. She gave her life that day for dozens that didn’t even know they were in danger, people she had never or only briefly met. They went home to families and friends to live their lives, she didn’t go home to her family that day. Anyone who knew her would tell you she would still protect everyone there that day again. That’s the person and Ranger she was.

TC
CoWorker NPS

January 1, 2021

You are missed and have never been forgotten. Your heroics saved multiple lives. Rest easy in Heaven. You will always be with us.

Amanda and Don
Your cousins in Arizona

January 1, 2021

Nine years ago today Officer Anderson saved numerous lives by blocking that roadway with her vehicle. I remember her directing our vehicle to a parking spot as we were one of the first vehicles to arrive.
We were 4 of the 125 people whose lives she saved that day.
We will never forget her.

Sgt. K. F. Nash
IPD (Retired)

January 1, 2021

Nine years ago today Officer Anderson saved numerous lives by blocking that roadway with her vehicle. I remember her directing our vehicle to a parking spot as we were one of the first vehicles to arrive.
We were 4 of the 125 people whose lives she saved that day.
We will never forget her.

Sgt. K F Nash
IPD (Retired)

January 1, 2021

Nine years ago we lost our precious daughter. She loved her family and loved God as a woman of faith. She was a friend to all. She had a funny side and was a friend to all. She loved to learn and loved all of nature. As she wrote in the Acknowledgements of her Master's Thesis, "pure happiness and curiosity is where it all begins. " We will always miss our beloved Margaret.

Dorothy and Paul Kritsch
Parents of Fallen Officer
Margaret A Anderson. EOW 1-1-2012

December 30, 2020

Thank you for your service to this country.

Law Enforcement Officer
National Park Service

March 12, 2020

Very sad to hear and I feel so very bad for her family. My deepest condolences.

retired Il. police officer Eric Lutz
no relationship, Ill State Univ Police

March 6, 2020

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Where the wind sweeps through a mountain pass
Where the sunlight casts the shadow of a mesa
Where the rain falls upon rough waters
And snowflakes cover frozen peaks
Rangers Range

Preserving battlefields of sacrifice and blood
Protecting living things which have no voice
At elevation and in all environs
In twilight and early dawn
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In the silence of terrain at night
In the force of a swift current
In the echo of an avalanche
The cry of a victim
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The smell of black on yellow
The glow of fire in the night
The power of water
And heat of flame
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Blue steel in cordovan leather
Gold on grey above green
Flathat level with the land
Forest green blood
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Loyal to the tradition
Service before self
Formed by fitness
Defined by duty
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Eyes along the skyline
Nose to the wind
What you stand for
Who you are

Steve Mazur
National Park Ranger
January 2000
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Ranger Pilot Steve Mazur
BLM

January 27, 2020

Another year has passed and it still brings tears to my eyes you are gone. I think of you often and know you are watching over us from above. I love you and you are missed.

Amanda and Don
Cousins in Arizona

December 31, 2019