Slade Gorton Death – Dead – Obituary : Former U.S Senator From Washington Dies at 92.
Senator Slade Gorton passed earlier this morning at the age of 92, according to a statement posted online on Aug. 19, 2020.
Thomas Slade Gorton III was an American politician. A Republican, he was a U.S. Senator from Washington state from 1981 to 1987, then from 1989 to 2001.
Today, I join Washingtonians in mourning the loss of Senator Slade Gorton. As a devoted public servant, he spent decades working for Washington state and the nation. He will be missed. https://t.co/dWGGn8P4Vw
— Carolyn Long (@ElectLong) August 20, 2020
Cause of Death.
We have no information at the moment on of caused death . This post will be updated as soon as we have that information.
Tributes.
The following are some tributes posted on social media to honor the life and the legacy of the deceased.
Saddened to hear of Sen. Gorton’s passing. He was a kind, decent, and principled public servant. Deep condolences to his family.
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton, a towering figure in Washington state, dies at 92 https://t.co/dW5Xgrh0jC via @seattletimes
— Patty Kuderer (@senpattykuderer) August 20, 2020
Kimberly Holeski wrote
An amazing man, my mom worked for him as Attorney General, and I remember him treating everyone with respect and compassion, no matter who they were. Incredibly smart and thoughtful. Thanks for your service Mr. Gorton, RIPDavid Burke wrote
I didn’t agree with him on much, but he was a nice person who cared and worked hard for Washingtonians. RIP, Slade Gorton.Jeff Hochstrasser wrote
He should have demanded a recount when he lost to Cantwell by only 1500 votes. Grateful that he was instrumental in keeping the Mariners in Seattle.Barbara Thompson wrote
Most honest man in Government. And he listened to the people he represented.Jonathan M Pérez wrote
Did not agree with his politics but the Mariners would not exist without Sen. Gorton. For that, he has my respect.Michelle Ference Gearhart wrote
I’m more of a basball fan, not a politician but this brilliant, amazing, thoughtful man saved baseball in Seattle many times . I’ll miss seeing Senator Gorton & his family in the Suites at the ballpark. RIPJuanita Grant wrote
He and Sally were a great couple. I met them over 40 + years ago. He was very busy as a political person from Seattle to Olympia to DC.Jack Kuehn wrote
Oh this is sad. He was a great man and a fantastic Sen. Its disgraceful what has happened to the state he lovedDamon Adams wrote
One of the best we have ever had, can’t say that about any of them now including the governorRanesto Bello Angeles wrote
A Republican I could respect! Thanks for saving the Mariners. RIP Slade.Elaine Lawson wrote
R.I.P. Senator Gorton. Will always remember how hard you worked for Washington.Agnes F Castronuevo wrote
Godspeed home, Slade Gorton. Your work is done here, and you will be missedBill Lange wrote
For helping to save Major league baseball in Seattle I as a true blue Mariners fan will always be grateful.Kelly Peterson wrote
i owe him a debt gratitude for assisting my wife and i with our expedited process with our marriage petition, 25 years ago, during her imagination process. thank you, Sir… for your thoughtful care, and a job well done.
