Gov. Gregoire�s statement on death of park ranger at Mount Rainier

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2012

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today made the following statement on the death of Nick Hall, a climbing ranger with Mount Rainier National Park:

�My thoughts go out to the family and friends of ranger Nick Hall and to the Mount Rainier Ranger community. Those who put their lives on the line to protect the lives of others are to be commended. This tragedy is felt even more so by the recent loss of one of Nick�s colleagues, ranger Margaret Anderson. Nick�s selflessness won�t be forgotten and I thank him for his service to others.�


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