Press Release - Dec 23, 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUNDAY, DEC., 23, 2007
CONTACT
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370, evan.dreyer@state.co.us
GOV. RITTER STATEMENT ON TRAGIC DEATHS OF JOHN PARR, SANDY WIDENER AND CHASE PARR
Gov. Bill Ritter issued the following statement today regarding yesterday's deaths of John Parr, Sandy Widener and their daughter, Chase Parr. The Ritter family has been friends with the Parr family for nearly two decades. Most recently, John Parr served as a facilitator for Gov. Ritter's Blue Ribbon Transportation Panel.
"There is no way to describe the pain of this terrible, terrible tragedy," Gov. Ritter said. "This is such a devastating loss for the entire community on so many levels. John and Sandy made untold contributions - small, large and every size in between - and touched untold lives. They were loved by so many people that you can feel the tears ripple across Colorado today. We will be in mourning for a very long time."
"Chase and her sister Katy have been an amazing gift to their many friends. We will do everything we can to comfort Katy and help her through this. Let us all hold her deep in our hearts and our prayers."