It was a time for our state to mourn. Last week, a Washington State Patrol trooper shot in the line of duty was laid to rest. While most of us could not be along the processional route when Trooper Tony Radulescu was brought to his final resting place, many grieved across the state. Now, the chief of the Washington State Patrol is saying thank you.

Trooper Tony Radulescu was shot and killed in late February by a man he stopped for a traffic violation. It happened on a dark highway near the Kitsap County town of Gorst. The man who killed Trooper Radulescu shot and killed himself a few hours later as the SWAT team was closing in. Radulescu's death was the first trooper death in the line of duty in 13 years. Tuesday, WSP Chief John Batiste sent a letter to media outlets across the state, hoping to pass on his department's thanks for the support during this diffucult time.

Here is that letter:

The Washington State Patrol would like to thank all the wonderful people of Washington who showed their compassion and care following the tragic death Trooper Tony Radulescu.

It's hard to imagine the smiles you could bring, granting wishes for needy kids in our area. But, you don't have to imagine anymore. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington is looking for volunteers to grant wishes and bring hope to children and families.

Make-A-Wish currently has 17 kids in our area, waiting for wishes to be granted. The kids all have life-threatening medical conditions. Past wishes range from kids wanting to be superheroes for a day, to simply wanting a laptop to communicate with friends. What may seem like material possessions to us can make an incredible difference to these kids and their families.

Without volunteers, these wishes could not be granted. That's why Make-A-Wish is looking for volunteers who are over the age of 21 and able to give freely of their time.

To learn more, the local chapter is hosting inline training for all prospective volunteers. The training takes place Monday February 13th from 6 to 8 pm. For more information and to register, contact Julie McClave, volunteer manager. She can be reached at juli@nwwishes.org or 800-304-9474.

A new Eagle Ridge home holds the power to change the lives of children. Sunday, everyone is invited to view the home where 100-percent of proceeds from the sale will go towards the Children's Miracle Network.

The home is located at 5501 South Ravencrest in Spokane's Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The house will be open to the public on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. Members of the Spokane Shock team will be there for a meet-and-greet from noon to 2 p.m.

The home, designed as a rancher by Morse Western Homes, was upgraded to include three additional bedroom, a full bathroom and living area. The home is listed for $389,900 and is 3080 square feet.

Newland Communities, Condron Homes, Morse Western Homes and Homes by George Paras collaborated to make the Miracle Home possible.

“The generosity of the building industry has been overwhelming and because of that the proceeds from the three Miracle Home projects to date will total over $500,000 for the kids in the Inland Northwest,” said Kirsten Carlile, Children’s Miracle Network Director.