KIDS in a preschool program gather around deputy Mike Anderson. Memorial preparations are underway for Anderson, who lost an ongoing battle with cancer on Friday.
Photo courtesy of Hood River County Sheriff’s Office
KIDS in a preschool program gather around deputy Mike Anderson. Memorial preparations are underway for Anderson, who lost an ongoing battle with cancer on Friday.
Photo courtesy of Hood River County Sheriff’s Office
Hood River County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Anderson lost his battle with cancer this past Friday, Aug. 25.
Anderson was a 16-year veteran of the Hood River County Sheriff's Office. Anderson started his career as a volunteer with the Sheriff's Office in 2001 and was hired as a full-time deputy sheriff 2007. He grew up in Hood River County and was a well-respected and well-known member of the community, sheriff’s office staff said in a written statement.
Anderson served various roles such as marine deputy, search and rescue coordinator, patrol deputy and trainer. He touched many lives throughout the area and state, HRCSO noted.
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, memorial contributions to the “Hood River County Mike Anderson Search and Rescue Fund” may be made at any U.S. Bank branch, including 1309 12th St., Hood River.
Ask your branch to deposit to this account established at the bank. All proceeds will go to support Hood River County Search and Rescue. The Anderson family would also encourage support of the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation at www.oregonfallenbadge.com/help-support-our-efforts.html.
Celebration of life for Mike has been postponed and will be held at the Hood River Valley High School, 1220 Indian Creek Rd., Hood River, on Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m.
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