Washington, Idaho U.S. senators hold moment of silence for fallen firefighters

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. senators from Washington and Idaho showed support and solidarity with the north Idaho community mourning the deaths of two firefighters in Coeur d’Alene.

Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch, Maria Cantwell, and Patty Murray spoke on the Senator floor sharing support for the community and held a moment of silence.

“I ask my colleagues to join me in send your prayers for that firefighter’s full recovery, the deceased victims, for their families, and for the entire north Idaho community grieving this heinous act,” said Senator Crapo.

“I stand with my Idaho colleagues,” said Senator Cantwell. “This is a very tight-knit community between Washington and Idaho. Many Washington police and responders participated in yesterday’s activities. Our hearts go out to the people of Idaho and, yes, we want a moment of silence to remember these firefighters.”