Gov. Gregoire's statement on Deputy Kent Mundell

For Immediate Release: December 28, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers tonight are with the family of Deputy Kent Mundell. Words can't express the profound sadness that my husband Mike and I feel, along with our daughters Michelle and Courtney and our son-in-law Scott. Our hearts reach out to his family, friends, colleagues, and community that Deputy Mundell proudly served.

"Though his life was cut far too short by this act of violence, his memory will live on in the many people he protected and served. I stand with law enforcement from across the state as we honor this fallen hero."