Florida representative calling for flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Rush Limbaugh
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Wednesday, following the death of Rush Limbaugh, Florida representative, Anthony Sabatini (R-Clermont), has called on Governor Ron DeSantis to order flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the talk radio host.
A year go, Limbaugh announced that he had lung cancer, and his death was announced on his show by his wife, Kathryn.
In a letter published on his Twitter account, Rep. Sabatini requested that all flags across the state be lowered “in honor of a radio icon and great Floridian.”
Rep. Sabatini Tweeted that, ”Rush was a relentless champion of America and of civic engagement” and called Limbaugh a “champion of of the Constitution, civic engagement, and a true American patriot.”
Today I sent a letter to Governor DeSantis requesting the lowering of Florida’s flags to half-staff in honor of the passing of a great Floridian—Rush Limbaugh.
— Rep. Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) February 17, 2021
Rush was a relentless champion of America and of civic engagement. May his memory live on forever. pic.twitter.com/5vXHbo9mDz
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