Douglas J. Ericksen

My deepest sympathies to Doug´s family. Doug was a true patriot, a hero, and a friend to many. Hugs to Elsa, Addi and Tasha, we will never forget your Dad and Husband. Much love.

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Doug and I had different political positions when we were on the Senate floor together, but he was a colleague who fought hard and fair for his beliefs, and I appreciated his commitment. I am so sad for his family and they are in my thoughts and prayers.

Doug was an outstanding Senator and an even better person. He was a brilliant intellect: during my eight years serving with him in the Legislature, there was no Senator more talented at crafting legislation. While Doug was proudly a strong conservative, he passed or successfully amended numerous pieces of legislation in a pragmatic and bi-partisan fashion. Few legislators in the history of Washington state have made as big an impact. During our many hours together on the Senate floor, we...

Senator Doug Ericksen was one of the most talented spokesmen for conservative public policy in the history of Washington State. He was an intelligent and passionate debater, a champion for the people of the 42nd District and Whatcom County, and a man of faith. I remember watching then-Rep. Ericksen on TVW before my own election to the legislature. He always spoke eloquently and pointedly, doing all he could to ensure the House minority was heard loud and clear in floor debate and through...

I´m so sad for the family, the people of Whatcom County and the state. Doug was a great man and will be missed by so many.