Slade Gorton Death / Obituary | Slade Gorton Cause Of Death – Dead – Former Washington Senator Dies | Died – Passed Away
Slade Gorton Death / Obituary – Former American politician, Slade Gorton was pronounced dead on August 19, 2020, at the age of 92.
Former Washington Senator, Thomas Slade Gorton III died with family, friends and loved ones left in total devastation. Our prayers, thoughts condolences are with the loved ones of the deceased for the great loss. We are yet to observed the deceased obituary, all further details concerning this news will be updated upon confirmation.
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Reactions And Sharing On Slade Gorton Passing
Slade Gorton was one of the finest men I ever met and one of the greatest public figures Washington state has ever seen. I, and hundreds of others, were lucky to call him a friend and mentor. God bless Slade Gorton.
— Chris Vance (@Chrisvance123) August 19, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Slade Gorton. He was always exceptionally kind to my family. Like many elected officials in this state, I always appreciated Slade’s enthusiasm and support for my campaigns. #Rip pic.twitter.com/T8FKEylJHM
— Michael Baumgartner (@VoteBaumgartner) August 19, 2020
Senator Slade Gorton passed earlier this morning at the age of 92. Legacy covered his life in a biography by our John Hughes. When John asked him for his final thoughts after roughly 80 hours of interviews, he said “I’ve had an absolutely marvelous life!”
— Legacy Washington (@Legacy_WA) August 19, 2020
I met him once or twice at think tank events. Everyone I knew respected him immensely. #sladegorton
— Greg Piper #TeamReality (@gregpiper) August 19, 2020
RIP Slade Gorton, former senator from Washington
— Jeff Mapes (@Jeffmapes) August 19, 2020
Just to give you a sense of how long Slade Gorton’s political career and life was, I’m counting at least a dozen @seattletimes photographers who covered him in @LyndaVMapes(pictured: my contribution…throwing out @Mariners first pitch in 2017) pic.twitter.com/k0RFZjM9XM
— Ken Lambert ? (@SeaTimesFotoKen) August 19, 2020
Remembering Slade Gorton and family in our thoughts and prayers.
— Dave Lucas (@votedavelucas) August 19, 2020
We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of our close friend Sen. Slade Gorton. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time of bereavement.
— Taiwan in Seattle (@TECOinSeattle) August 19, 2020
That time Slade Gorton stood up to the dishonest conspiracy theorists on the far right, “I knew that if I said yes it would cost me. And I knew that if I said no I’d be a coward. Looking back that may have been the pivotal moment in my career in politics.”
— TakingHayekSeriously? (@FriedrichHayek) August 19, 2020
I just heard the very sad news that former U.S. Senator from Washington State Slade Gorton, a force of nature and an inspiration to those who knew him, has died. Even in old age, he still strove to be impactful because his passion never abated. He will be greatly missed. RIP
— Bryan S. Myrick (@BryanMyrick) August 19, 2020
We have to restore and preserve our democracy, because we stand on the shoulders, skinny as they may been, of men like Slade Gorton. RIP Senator.
— rBkauffman (@rbk5280) August 19, 2020
My state of Washington just lost one of our former Republican leaders, Senator Slade Gorton. He did the job for The People & was never mistrusted by opposing party. That was when I could vote either way because it was the candidate not party line that mattered. RiP Senator Slade.
— mhahse57: Sims/Simmers/Historians/BlackLivesMatter (@FramerMichele) August 19, 2020
I worked on the campaign to unseat Slade Gorton in 2000 and don’t regret it one bit. But at the same time, I sure miss his dignified brand of Republicanism right about now, and will mourn his loss as a devoted public servant.
— Mike Seely (@mdseely) August 19, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of Slade Gorton. #Mariners fans owe him a debt of gratitude for his tireless efforts to keep baseball in Seattle.
We are worse off for his passing. pic.twitter.com/f1s7UYqcka
— Todd Myers ??? (@WAPolicyGreen) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton, former Republican U.S. senator from Washington state Sad for his loss and my heart goes out to his family. I almost ran against him in 1999. You have to wonder if he would even recognize the Republican Party anymore?
— Bill Marler (@bmarler) August 19, 2020
Three-term Republican Senator from Washington state, Slade Gorton, has died at age 92. Gorton’s positions could seem at odds at times: he was pro-choice, anti-busing, supported the Brady gun bill, but opposed the ban on assault weapons.
— Derek Wang KUOW N3 (@DerekJWang) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton died.
He never met a polluting mine proposal in pristine wild nature that he didn’t like. He was a thorn in the side of Northwest environmentalists, and way too cozy with polluting corporations. And yet he was to the left of nearly every GOP senator today.
Amazing.— Lauren (@sequinpants) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton died.
He never met a polluting mine proposal in pristine wild nature that he didn’t like. He was a thorn in the side of Northwest environmentalists, and way too cozy with polluting corporations. And yet he was to the left of nearly every GOP senator today.
Amazing.— Lauren (@sequinpants) August 19, 2020
Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton, who passed today at the age of 92, was first elected to the WA House of Representatives in 1958 and served until 1969 when he was elected Washington’s Attorney General. #waleg pic.twitter.com/8iQdvH3VHl
— Washington State Archives (@WAStateArchives) August 19, 2020
I served as a teenage page for Democratic Sens. Magnuson & Jackson. In 1980 Slade Gorton was kind, gracious & supportive of this kid from Bellingham. I was proud to honor him on the state Senate floor with colleagues last year. A lifetime of service. #waleg pic.twitter.com/hZyfJZIBRM
— Sen. Reuven Carlyle (@Reuvencarlyle) August 19, 2020
Growing up in Washington State I admired Slade Gorton’s service to our State. Meeting him multiple times over the years that admiration only grew. He was very passionate about public service and invested in supporting others aspiring to the high call of public service.
— Caleb Heimlich (@CalebHeimlich) August 19, 2020
“Slade Gorton saved the Mariners. As Attorney General, he sued Major League Baseball. His lawsuit resulted in Seattle getting the Mariners. I had the opportunity to attend a baseball game with Senator Gorton. He kept score, and I asked him to sign the scorecard after the game.” pic.twitter.com/Nqrd8qRGql
— Washington State Attorney General (@AGOWA) August 19, 2020
BREAKING: Three-term Republican Sen. Slade Gorton, has died at age 92. Gorton’s positions that could seem at odds: he was pro-choice, anti-busing, supported the Brady gun bill, but opposed the assault weapons ban. @AustinJenkinsN3 on his life and career.
— KNKX Public Radio (@knkxfm) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton, a patrician and cerebral politician who served as a U.S. Senate Republican leader before he was ousted by the growing Seattle-area liberal electorate in 2000, has died. He was 92.
— KOMO News (@komonews) August 19, 2020
The last time I spoke to Slade Gorton was in 2018, after the passing of John McCain. He spoke about McCain’s courage, patriotism, and willingness to “take a position” – even if it cost him politically. Gorton did just that in recent years, speaking out against President Trump. pic.twitter.com/DqqFYELx9a
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) August 19, 2020
Sen. Maria Cantwell releases statement about former Senator Slade Gorton.
Gorton has died at the age of 92, according to the Seattle Times. pic.twitter.com/jxHsccGYYn
— Steve McCarron KOMO (@SteveTVNews) August 19, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Former U.S. Senator, Slade Gorton. He had a tremendous impact on Washington State politics and the Republican Party, where his presence will be missed. pic.twitter.com/WPtK7Rallc
— Washington College Republicans (@wacollegegop) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton, a 3-term Republican US Senator from WA, has died at age 92. His positions could seem at odds: he was pro-choice, anti-busing, supported the Brady gun bill, but opposed the ban on assault weapons.
— Northwest Public Broadcasting (@NWPBroadcasting) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton, a patrician and cerebral politician who served as a U.S. Senate Republican leader before he was ousted by the growing Seattle-area liberal electorate in 2000, has died. He was 92.
— Everett Herald (@EverettHerald) August 19, 2020
I am saddened to hear Senator Slade Gorton passed away. Today Washington lost a great leader, brilliant legal mind, and political giant. He supported and inspired people to reach their greatest potential. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/uO8RYMhoTJ
— Kim Wyman (@KimWyman12) August 19, 2020
RIP to Slade Gorton. Thanks for bringing the Mariners to Seattle in ‘77 and thanks again for keeping them here in ‘91.
— Doug Montgomery (@Doogle29er) August 19, 2020
Senator Slade Gorton (R-WA) has passed. He was elected during the Reagan landslide 1980 and was part of the Gorton Seafood family.
The family had land and timber holdings in WA.
He served 2 terms.
My ? to the family?— Jack ?CovidForce2020??????????? (@JackRevered) August 19, 2020
Condolences to the family of Senator Slade Gorton. He was a fierce champion for Washington State and will be sorely missed.
— Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib (@waltgov) August 19, 2020
And here’s a post I wrote years ago about Slade Gorton’s ancestors here in my neck of the woods and how a tragic event led to the founding of Gortons of Gloucester
— Bob Ambrogi (@bobambrogi) August 19, 2020
I had the distinct pleasure to spend a little time with Slade Gorton in his later years. Inspired me to keep working with all views, to work hard, and to lead with evidence.
— Ken Smith (@CoachKenSmith) August 19, 2020
I was fortunate to talk w/ Slade many times over the years. His intellect was impressive & his perspectives enlightening. I will miss him, as will our State & Country. Slade Gorton, former U.S. senator and a heavyweight in Washington state politics, dies
— Bruce Dammeier (@brucedammeier) August 19, 2020
“In Slade Gorton, you’ll find a man whose life is devoted to making a difference for Washington state.” –@hanszeiger | Spending decades in public service, former GOP U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton passed away Wednesday.pic.twitter.com/7FOmMc08mW
— Seattle Channel (@SeattleChannel) August 19, 2020
It’s with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my friend and mentor, Senator Slade Gorton. He was brilliant, always cheerful, genuine, and had a way of building others up to do and be their best. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/9bCMue3WmW
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) August 19, 2020
As tributes roll in, I thought of this story from former Gov. Chris Gregoire, who graduated law school in 1977. She was preparing her resume when Slade Gorton, WA’s attorney general, called. He knew private law firms were still reluctant to hire women.
— Bob Young (@PotReporter) August 19, 2020
Terrific summation of Slade Gorton’s sweeping 40-year life in Washington state politics via @LyndaVMapes
— Brad Shannon (@BradShannon2) August 19, 2020
I’m covering this on @KOMONewsradio this afternoon. I always appreciated how Slade Gorton would return my calls, and didn’t seem to mind doing an interview about whatever issue was prominent that day. Here he is in 2016, when he endorsed a third-party candidate for president. pic.twitter.com/mvAlwxZzHL
— Charlie Harger (@KOMOCharlie) August 19, 2020
Saddened to hear of Senator Slade Gorton’s passing today. His rich legacy will continue in the work of the @Gorton_Center. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.
— Jesse Jensen (@JesseJensen2020) August 19, 2020
Slade Gorton dedicated his life to public service and making life better for folks across our state. Perhaps one of his most significant legacies can be seen in the generations of people who worked on his team and went on to continue making a difference in our region…
— Rep. Derek Kilmer (@RepDerekKilmer) August 19, 2020
This moment marks the passing of one of the giants of state politics.
I did not always agree with Slade Gorton on policy, but I held great respect for his commitment to civility and the public good. pic.twitter.com/m0W5HlsHrw
— Dow Constantine (@kcexec) August 19, 2020
.@BPC_Bipartisan is saddened by the passing of Sen. Slade Gorton. A statesman and friend, Slade was always clear in his convictions and interested in the views of others.
As a BPC Senior Fellow, Slade was a key leader in our work on national security, political reform and more.
— Jason Grumet (@JasonGrumet) August 19, 2020
Slade was the best boss I’ve ever had. Brilliant, unassuming, and a magnificent advocate for the Constitution. It was an honor to be his legislative counsel—and he really didn’t need my counsel at all. #sladegorton
— Elayne Wells Harmer (@elaynewharmer) August 19, 2020
It’s with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my friend and mentor, Senator Slade Gorton. He was brilliant, always cheerful, genuine, and had a way of building others up to do and be their best. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/9bCMue3WmW
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) August 19, 2020
I was proud to start my path in national politics by being asked by Senator Slade Gorton to serve on his Senate advisory board during his term. We will miss his statesmanship, his wisdom and his collegial manner that contributed so much to our body politic
— Daniel Garza (@danielggarza) August 19, 2020
Senate Republican Leader on the passing of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton: “Washington has lost a giant – a man who exemplified the very best in politics, and who inspired those of us who followed him into the public arena.” #waleg pic.twitter.com/TQvdRn2kij
— WA Senate Republicans (@WashingtonSRC) August 19, 2020
Senator Slade Gorton served our state and nation with dignity and distinction and will be missed.
— Drew MacEwen (@DrewMacEwen) August 19, 2020
Slade gave me my first real job. He set the bar high for bosses. He was an amazing man and public servant. He dearly loved this country he served for so many decades. Rest In Peace. #sladegorton #wapol #waelex
— I’ve Made A Huge Mistake (@marylanestrow) August 19, 2020
Former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton, a Washington Republican, is dead at age 92. His career spanned decades and included a role as “consensus builder” on the 9/11 Commission.
— OPB (@OPB) August 19, 2020
Senator Slade Gorton was a truly good human. He cared with all of his heart and thought deeply with his whole mind. It was always a pleasure to talk with him both personally and formally. This interview he gave @KaciAitchison and I remains a favorite
— Travis Mayfield ??️? (@TravisMayfield) August 19, 2020
RIP Senator Slade Gorton. I got to meet him in 2018 on a visit to the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, where they were throwing him a 90th birthday party. pic.twitter.com/sYZn2HPmDP
— Stephanie Cates (@catesteph) August 19, 2020
Sad to hear today of the passing of former Sen. Slade Gorton, who helped launch the #SenateBalticFreedomCaucus. We fondly remember his support for #Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania, and for building strong U.S.-Baltic ties. Thank you and RIP. @SladeGorton
— JBANC chatter (@JBANCchatter) August 19, 2020
I know he was a Republican Senator but Slade Gorton holds a special spot in my life. We had a assignment to write somebody important in 4th grade. I wrote to my US Senator as a 4th grader thinking I could make a difference.
— Denny, Yo Semites! (@drinkmasta) August 19, 2020
Rest In Peace, Slade Gorton. I interviewed him many times over the years. Here with Bob Kerry talking about their work on the 9/11 Commission. He was a brilliant man. I had a great deal of respect for him. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/uXPLzC4m1d
— Enrique Cerna (@enriquecerna) August 19, 2020
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