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

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.

Chaplain Kathy Corbett-Welch
MdTAP, Maryland

January 1, 2012

Thank you Margaret for your courage. Your bravery and sacrifice inspire us all. Rest in peace knowing that your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will not rest until they apprehend your murderer. God bless your husband, children, and all of your family.

Timothy Morgan, Chief Ranger, Ret.
Former Mt. Rainier Ranger-Longmire

January 1, 2012

To Margaret's daughters, parents, husband and family: May God and those you love be with you in comfort and healing in your grief. Know that we who have never met you are holding you in the light and sending you prayers for strength and peace. We will remember Margaret as a hero and protector, honored by her devotion and service. God bless you and keep you.

Judith M. Pilla
Mother of an NPS Chief Ranger

January 1, 2012

Thank you Ranger Anderson for your bravery and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Washington State....You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my sister....

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant / CA-OR Retired

January 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Ranger Anderson. My thoughts and condolences are with your husband and children. Thank you for your dedication and service to the job you loved.

Special Agent
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

January 1, 2012

My prayers to the family.

ret. police cpl. stanley massey
alamo community college police dept san antonio tx

January 1, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the family, especially Eric and the girls. Margaret's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten and her ranger sisters and brothers will hold her in our thoughts and memories. Peace to the family. To all the rangers still on the manhunt, stay safe.

Chief Ranger Janette Gillespie
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

January 1, 2012

May God Bless you, your husband, your two children, and the National Park Service.

Sergeant
PA State Police

January 1, 2012

Your actions today will not be forgotten.

U.S. Park Ranger Peter Zahrt
National Park Service / LAMR

January 1, 2012

So sorry to hear about this. Your actions today will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

U.S. Park Ranger Peter Zahrt
National Park Service / LAMR

January 1, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Ranger Anderson. What a sad day. God bless her and her service.

Diana Hiiesalu Bain
Widow ~ Dep. Pierre Bain ~ E.O.W. March 23, 2006

January 1, 2012

Margaret, may you rest in peace. Your family is in all of our prayers. This monster will be caught, and justice in this life or the next will be done. God Bless

Jeff, U.S. Park Ranger LE
National Park Service

January 1, 2012

Rest in peace sister, we'll take it from here. May God welcome you with open arms and may God give peace and comfort to your family.

Sr Police officer
Austin PD

January 1, 2012

Thank you Ranger Anderson for your service and that of your family's. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ranger Andrew Ritzdorf
Denver Parks and Recreation

January 1, 2012

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. Rest in Peace Sister. We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

January 1, 2012

This is truly a tragic event.. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP Margaret and thank you for your service.

Miles
Forest Protection Officer, U.S. FOREST SERVICE

January 1, 2012

My heart is heavy with sadness with the loss of Ranger Anderson. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to her family, friends and coworkers at Mt. Rainer NP

Judy Bartzatt, Chief Ranger (Retired)
US National Park Service

January 1, 2012

A tragic loss - All condolences to Ranger Anderson's family, friends, and coworkers. I'm sure the the Pierce County Sheriff's will have little running the perpetrator to ground and sending to jail where he belongs.

Bryce Milton - Civillian
Mt. Rainier Regular Visitor

January 1, 2012

While working for the Lewis County Sheriffs Office I had the privilage of working with Rangers from Mt Ranier...they are a very dedicated group fo LEO's and helped me on a number of cases. My prayers are with the family of Ranger Anderson.

Kurt Wetzold
Lewis County S.O (Former)

January 1, 2012

Thinking of Margaret and her family this evening, and the entire team at Mt. Rainier.

Jacqueline L. Ashwell

January 1, 2012

National Park Rangers are the most beloved employees in the National Park System. They not only share their love for parks, but protect them and lives, as well, keeping our national parks safe for all visitors. Rest in Peace, Ranger Margaret. You will be sorely missed by your friends, family, and the entire National Park Service family.

Susan
Employee, National Park Service

January 1, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Margaret's family. May you rest in peace Margaret.

John
Supportive citizen

January 1, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Ranger Anderson. This case reminds us that crime does occur in our parks and forest recreation areas around our country and those who protect us in these venues need our support not just in times like these, but all of the time. Deepest sympathy to Ranger Anderson's family and Agency.

Officer Jason Redulla
Hawaii Dept of Land and Natural Resources Enforcement Division

January 1, 2012

So sad...have enjoyed the helpfulness and protection of rangers when visiting our national parks. Their role is so important and appreciated....always cheerful, informative and helpful...sometimes it is easy to forget they are law enforcement. My heart & prayers go out to her family.

general public
audrey

January 1, 2012

God bless the family and all rangers. Our prayers are with you.

Chaplain Dale Amundsen (ret.)
King County Sheriff's Office

January 1, 2012

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