Sen. Lisa Murkowski: “Alaskans are devastated by this shocking and sad news and I am saddened beyond belief about the loss of my friend. We have lost a giant who we loved dearly and who held Alaska in his heart —always. Don was coming home to the place that he loved, and to the people that loved him best. We love you, Don.” Politicians and friends react to the death of Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, on Friday.