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.