Charlton Heston: Actor, Patriot, Former PLF Trustee.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Pacific Legal Foundation today saluted the memory of legendary actor and patriot Charlton Heston, who served as a PLF trustee for a period in the early 1990s. Heston passed away on April 5, at age 84.

"Charlton Heston uplifted generations of filmgoers with memorable performances of history's heroes - from Moses to El Cid, from Michelangelo to Presidents Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, and Franklin Roosevelt," said PLF President Rob Rivett. "But he also inspired millions in real life, through his dedicated work in defense of freedom."

"Charlton Heston refused to live a self-focused life," said Rivett. "He clearly believed that he had a responsibility to give back, to use his international stature to advance the public good. A passionate lover of his country, he was a tireless and effective activist for constitutional liberties," Rivett continued.

"He was well-known for having marched for civil rights, and - courageously - as a leading spokesman for Second Amendment rights. But he was also dedicated to constitutionally protected property rights for all Americans, no matter their station in life. This dedication is reflected by his decision in the early 1990s to serve as a trustee of Pacific Legal Foundation, America's legal watchdog for property rights and constitutional principles of limited government."

"PLF marks its 35th Anniversary this year, and all of PLF's staff are grateful that Mr. Heston played a role in our history," Rivett said. "We extend our condolences to Mr. Heston's widow and children, while congratulating them on having a father and husband who was a hero in real life, not just on the movie screen."

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