MIAMI (WSVN) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered all U.S. and state flags at federal buildings across the state to be flown at half-staff with aim to pay tribute to former U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart.
Diaz-Balart passed away on Monday at the age of 70 after he lost his battle with cancer.
The flags will be flown at half-staff in his memory until sunset on Friday.
Diaz-Balart served several terms in the Florida State House and Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
He was known as a strong advocate against communism and the Castro regime throughout his political career.
A memorial Mass for Diaz-Balart will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Miami.
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