Martin James Durkan

Tim and Meagan, Some of my fondest memories are of all of us lounging around in your house on Lake Sammamish. Your parents always seemed amused to see all the Forest Ridge girls pulling up every day around 3:30! Your dad provided you with a strong foundation, a Boston Whaler and a really cool car!
I still miss "Big Blue".
Senator Durkan lived a long and noble life and he will be watching down on you, doing the same.
Much love, Kelly

Thank you, Wes and Art, for your kind remarks about my Dad. He taught me everything I know about politics- and that is quite alot. When all of this - funeral, burial, wake - is done, I'm going to be writing a piece about walking in my father's footsteps and would love to hear the memories that others in politics have of Dad.

Remember that he was Irish so, if at all possible, he'll be watching!

His legacy will live on through the Durkan political science scholarship fund at Gonzaga University. His civic and community influence set the bar for generations to come.

Martin was a great legislator and lobbyist, but more importantly he was the kind of person to whom you could always turn for advice, friendship, or whatever you needed. I turned to him on many occasions and he always gave me sage advice. He would be honest, straightforward, and candid. I learned to look to him for advice about my personal political career as well as about issues. There was no one I respected more as a lobbyist in Olympia. He was certainly a mentor to me, a term I would not...

Very sorry to miss the memorial service, but I'm out of the city. Martin was a friend & a collegue who we shall all miss greatly. His legacy of contributions to Washington State will continue to live on! Rest in peace, Senator!