'He Was The Real Deal': Politicians, Friends Of Jim Inhofe React To Former Senator's Death
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The family of former United States Sen. Jim Inhofe announced on Tuesday the politician had passed away after a sudden illness over the 4th of July holiday.
They said he passed peacefully surrounded by his wife Kay and his three surviving children, Molly, Jimmy, and Katy. His son Perry passed away several years ago in a private airplane accident in Tulsa.
Several politicians and friends of the former senator have expressed their condolences and shared Inhofe's impact on the country and the state of Oklahoma.
Senator James Lankford talked to News 9 at 9 to share his respect for Inhofe.
"Jim was always a force to be reckoned with, to say the least. He was very strong opinions and very passionate about our military, about infrastructure, about aviation, about environmental regulations, about Oklahoma energy," Lankford said.
He said Inhofe dedicated his life to service and his work benefits Oklahomans every day.
"The passing of Jim Inhofe, senator huge loss for the state. We grieve for the family, and we as a state will all pause and remember his great service to the state and be incredibly grateful, not only for his personal relationship with Jesus but for his love for the state and for his love for our nation.
T.W. Shannon, Former Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker, also spoke with News 9 at 9 about Inhofe.
"This is not just the loss of the state, this is a loss for the nation. I mean, this guy, Senator Inhofe, who was a mentor to many of us, he was the real deal," Shannon said.
He shared fond memories of Inhofe and what he respects most about the former senator, including his passion for his family and personal relationships.
"They just don't make him like Jim Inhofe anymore. He was one of a kind and his love for his wife and his family has also been an inspiration," Shannon said.
Shannon said Inhofe was a strong leader and embodies the Oklahoma spirit better than anyone.
"He was able to stand for Oklahoma, to stand for the Constitution, to stand for Christianity, and he did it in a way that made us all proud every single day." Shannon said. "He's going to be missed. My family, we're grieving, we miss him already."
Governor Kevin Stitt said that he will order all flags to be flown at half-staff in a statement issued on Tuesday.
"Sarah and I are saddened by the news of the passing of Senator Inhofe and our hearts go out to Kay, their children, and grandchildren. Jim was a generational Oklahoman who relentlessly championed our veterans, never wavered in protecting our values, and a firm believer in the American Dream. Jim will be remembered as a true statesman and public servant— and a fighter for Oklahoma.
In honor of his memory and service, I'm ordering all flags on state property to be flown at half-staff until tomorrow evening."
They said he passed peacefully surrounded by his wife Kay and his three surviving children, Molly, Jimmy, and Katy. His son Perry passed away several years ago in a private airplane accident in Tulsa.
Several politicians and friends of the former senator have expressed their condolences and shared Inhofe's impact on the country and the state of Oklahoma.
Senator James Lankford talked to News 9 at 9 to share his respect for Inhofe.
"Jim was always a force to be reckoned with, to say the least. He was very strong opinions and very passionate about our military, about infrastructure, about aviation, about environmental regulations, about Oklahoma energy," Lankford said.
He said Inhofe dedicated his life to service and his work benefits Oklahomans every day.
"The passing of Jim Inhofe, senator huge loss for the state. We grieve for the family, and we as a state will all pause and remember his great service to the state and be incredibly grateful, not only for his personal relationship with Jesus but for his love for the state and for his love for our nation.
T.W. Shannon, Former Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker, also spoke with News 9 at 9 about Inhofe.
"This is not just the loss of the state, this is a loss for the nation. I mean, this guy, Senator Inhofe, who was a mentor to many of us, he was the real deal," Shannon said.
He shared fond memories of Inhofe and what he respects most about the former senator, including his passion for his family and personal relationships.
"They just don't make him like Jim Inhofe anymore. He was one of a kind and his love for his wife and his family has also been an inspiration," Shannon said.
Shannon said Inhofe was a strong leader and embodies the Oklahoma spirit better than anyone.
"He was able to stand for Oklahoma, to stand for the Constitution, to stand for Christianity, and he did it in a way that made us all proud every single day." Shannon said. "He's going to be missed. My family, we're grieving, we miss him already."
Governor Kevin Stitt said that he will order all flags to be flown at half-staff in a statement issued on Tuesday.
"Sarah and I are saddened by the news of the passing of Senator Inhofe and our hearts go out to Kay, their children, and grandchildren. Jim was a generational Oklahoman who relentlessly championed our veterans, never wavered in protecting our values, and a firm believer in the American Dream. Jim will be remembered as a true statesman and public servant— and a fighter for Oklahoma.
In honor of his memory and service, I'm ordering all flags on state property to be flown at half-staff until tomorrow evening."
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