Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ranger Margaret Anderson's death is a real tradgety. Ocfcuring in an area where this type of incident is certainly not expected. My heart goes out to her loved ones.
I am an Anderso also, but no relationship.

Rick Anderson, Supt. J.T.N.P. retired
NPS, retired

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Anderson Family.

Officer Polyak
US Fish and Wildlife Service

January 5, 2012

My Heart is breaking for the family and Friends of Park Ranger Anderson. I hope my words help bring them some comfort in the times ahead.

Michele Scott
Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resource Operations BC

January 5, 2012

God Speed!!!!Thank you for keeping us safe on your watch!!!

Compliance Officer Grover
Salt Lake City Compliance

January 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ranger Anderson.

Law Enforcement Ranger Dan Shaffer
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks

January 5, 2012

Thank you for your memories of Margaret and your condolences for her family (especially for Eric and their daughters). Please know that I have read every single one of these comments. They bring me comfort. I knew from childhood that Margaret was an amazing person. I am glad to see that so many others recognize this as well.

Sarah
Margaret's loving sister

January 5, 2012

Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family as well as the NPS family.

Thanks for all your service.

D. Schelling, Wildlife Officer
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

January 5, 2012

rest in peace

RET P/O BK North
NYPD

January 5, 2012

I remember Margaret's gentle strength, passion for the outdoors, and her smile. Throughout our academy she was a constant source of encouragement and friendship. She was remarkable, in that she was perfectly driven to succeed, but would always take time to help others do the same. I mourn the loss of a friend, a kind and capable ranger, and a truly good person. Margaret has gone Home to be with the Lord, leaving an earthly legacy of love and service.

My deepest sympathies to her family, Eric, and the girls.

Paul M. Tanis
U.S. TVA Police/ LMPT-603

January 5, 2012

Words are not adequate to express the emotions I feel for Ranger Margaret Anderson and her family, for friends and colleagues at Mount Rainier NP, and for the entire NPS family. Some of the most wonderful people I know are or have been rangers, and Margaret clearly fits in that category. We all hurt over her loss.

Molly Ross
Retired NPS and DOI

January 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Ranger Anderson's Husaband, young children and Department. Please email me directly if there's anything I can do to help the family.

Animal Control Officer II
Hanover County

January 5, 2012

Thank you for your service Mr. Anderson. Our hearts ache for the loss of your wife and the mother of your children. I hope you and your famiy find comfort in our Father's love.

Officer Joseph O'Connell
Puyallup Tribal Police

January 5, 2012

My husband was a law enforcement ranger for 30 years and I was thankful everyday he came home. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of grief for this young family. Know that your NPS and park families from all across the globe share in your grief and will do everything in our power to bring you peace.

Ranger Marianne Duvendack
National Park Service

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ranger Anderson. As a member of the Thurston County Sheriff Dept (Olympia Washington) Honor Guard I attend these funerals always with a heavy heart. RIP Ranger Anderson

Lt Belcher, Claude
Thurston County Sheriff Dept/Corrections

January 5, 2012

RIP Ranger Margaret Our toughts and prayers are with your husband and children

Kieran Roche Water-Keeper
Irish Voluntary Fisheries Protection

January 5, 2012

My condlences are with the family of Ranger Anderson. I hope they find comfort in the Lord. Thank you ma'am for your service and sacrifice to our country. Rest Peacefully sister!

MSgt/Sgt Daryl Cornett
Lenoir Police Department, NC/USAF Afghanistan

January 5, 2012

I was driving through a remote part of Nevada when I heard about this tragedy, it sent a cold chill down my spine. My wife sitting next to me, started to cry.

The bravery shown by Ranger Anderson that day solidified my resolve to carry on the watch.

My sincere condolences and grattitude goes out to the Anderson family.

S.Powers U.S. Park Ranger (seasonal)
National Park Service

January 5, 2012

I've had the pleasure of working with the LEO's, Climbing & back-country Rangers at Mt Rainier and they are the BEST! My heart is breaking over this.

Eric, I remember so well when you and Margaret arrived at MORA and how excited you were to be coming to a busy park where you would be put to work doing what you both love. I was so impressed and appreciated both of you so much.

I am praying for you and your family for healing. Margaret will be very missed by anyone who knew her. My only comfort is that she is with Jesus.

Margaret, you've always been a hero to me, just watching you work every day. Rest in peace!

Val Kunz
NPS/MORA/NOCA

January 5, 2012

Your dedication to the preservation of our Natural Resources was your calling; your Dedication to protect those who enjoyed them was a duty undertaken with great Courage & Passion. You excelled at both and paid dearly. May your children know the Honor with which you served is appreciated by every visitor who has marveled at the breath-taking grandeur of our national Parks.
My thoughts and prayers are with your Family.
May the love you showered upon them carry them through this devastating tragedy.

May St. John Gualbert welcome you Home.

PSR II S.Unger
Los Angeles Police Dept.

January 5, 2012

Words can't say how saddened my wife and I are by this tragic loss. Our heart goes out to your family.

J.A.J.
National Park Service

January 5, 2012

Words can't say how saddened my wife and I are by this tragic loss. Our heart goes out to your family.

J.A.J.
National Park Service

January 5, 2012

To NPS Rangers of Mount Rainier and husband Eric, daughters Anna and Katie, family of Margaret...you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susy Boyd, Forest Ranger
City of Santa Cruz, Water Department

January 5, 2012

The summer of 2011 was my first season a Climbing Ranger VIP on Mt Rainier. It was the best summer of my life and I met the happiest, most amazing people there and Margaret was definitely one of them. I worked with her several times on various search and rescue operations, she was always a pleasure to work. My heart and prayers are with the family.

Shane Rathbun, climbing ranger
MORA Climb

January 5, 2012

At this point I will be number 1180 in terms of comments and reflections here and I know my words will likely never be read. I have all my adult life dreamed of being a park ranger at Mt Rainier National Park, but was put off by the law enforcement aspect. My grandparents served as rangers in the mid 1940's and spent thier honeymoon at Paradise Lodge. I don't really know if this influenced my dreams but I'm sure its in the narrative somewhere. I grew up in the 70's and 80's spending many a weekend visiting what my grandparents called "Our Mountain", too many locations to name her but I know you know Margaret. Being residents of Tacoma, the mountain was always or backdrop, weather permiting. I am overcome with a deep sadness since hearing of Ranger Andersons passing, so senseless and random and impossible to understand. I chose the safer road, I carry out my days in service to the people of Washington state as a financial worker with DSHS. It can be a difficult job I assure you but one I never expect, as I know Margaret didn't , to give my life for. I commend and honor you Margaret for having the bravery that I didn't, to get past the Law Enforcement aspect of the job qualifications, something that so many of the public that you serve never realize is a requirment, and to live what I hope was your dream. I am so sorry for your babies, and will never forget you but will think of you often. You have inspired me to rethink the costs of the jobs you and I do, and perhaps I will fulfill my dream after-all.

Financial Specialist III, Amy A. Valenti
State of Washington; Dept. of Social and Health Services

January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Ranger Anderson as well as the brotherhood at U.S. National Park Service. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

January 5, 2012