Gallego Remarks on Senseless Death of Koontz Family

Congressman Pete Gallego (TX-23) issued the following statement in regards to the tragic death of the Koontz family.

“I join the entire Brackettville community in mourning the senseless death of the Koontz family- Ken Koontz, his wife Melissa and their two young daughters Marley and Madison who still had their whole lives ahead of them.

My thoughts and prayers are with their extended families and all of those who feel the pain of their loss. No one feels the pain more than their son, Zack – who although survived this horrific accident- will forever live with the agony of losing his family. He is foremost in my mind and in my prayers.

The Koontz family was headed back home to Brackettville from a one-act play competition in San Antonio. Many of us can relate because we routinely follow our kids to all of their events. And, many of us routinely drive along Highway 90.

However, their lives were senselessly ended when their vehicle was hit by a drunk driver.  The tragedy teaches us that any day can be our last, but that time came much too soon for the Koontz family.

More than just in Brackettville, I know that our entire region – and legions of parents across the state, mourns their loss.”