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I have always compared you to Rush and Paul. I was completely unaware of your involvement with each. Cudo's sir, I recognize them in your show.

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I love this story have heard and read it many times.. It makes me smile. Yes I am a dork. But I have often wondered the point of the first paragraph. It ends with "my phone lit up with a message from Rush". We never revisit that. Was it about your friends be surprised? Was it about you being surprised? Was it him messaging you at some pivotal point in his life or yours? Am I just a poor reader and failed to follow? No matter, I love the insight to Rush and to you, but I have always been curious.

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Third paragraph, "now" is referring to what the phone message was about.

RIP, Rush. I learned a great deal from him.

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I loved everything to Rush for years and I believe he would be very proud of you.

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I miss Rush Dearly but I know he is in paradise and we will all see him again

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My younger sister and I are "Rush babies." We were homeschooled and he was the voice of our childhood.

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I loved Rush Limbaugh so much! I’m going to miss his voice and love for our Country. So glad I get to spend eternity w him❤️🙏🇺🇸

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I'm really sorry for the loss of your friend.

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Thanks Erick. That was touching.

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Great tribute to a great man!

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Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Rush. Your personal reflection is a Confirmation Of who Rush was for all. God must have needed a warrior . I must tell you I believe in your chosen path. God has plans. I am greatful to hear you on the radio and tell everyone, they need to listen.

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Our Godly promise...Absent from the body, present with the LORD! We love you, Rush! Thank you for teaching us how to be sturdy Conservatives. God Bless You Always🙏🏼

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Thank you for your heartfelt tribute to Rush.

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Feb 18, 2021Liked by Erick-Woods Erickson

I have lost a friend today. A friend who I never met or spoke to, but a friend who shared his wisdom and his love for our country with me and his many, many fans. There will never be another Rush. And now he is healed.

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You made me cry...especially the last line. I've been teary all day and your closing put me over the edge. My sadness comes from Rush having to witness our country fracturing as he himself was fighting for his life. I hope he knows how much he did for America and how much we loved him. It makes my heart sing to know he is in Heaven with Our Lord and Savior. Thank you, Erick, for your wonderful tribute.

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I know your heart is full. I wept reading this. He is better than we can imagine. I look forward to seeing him later on in Heaven. A very touching tribute my friend.

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I'll always remember my dad driving my brother and I to elementary school, having Rush on the radio. RIP to the conservative of all conservatives. May God bring peace to his blood and professional families.

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