Memorial and funeral details announced for Senator John McCain

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Details announced for John McCain memorial service
A memorial will be held for John McCain starting Wednesday August 29.

Details have been announced in regards to a memorial and service for Vietnam War veteran and six-term Arizona Senator John McCain.

According to Senator McCain's website, between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., the public is invited to pay respects and honor McCain's life and service on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Arizona State Capitol.

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For anyone unable to attend, there will be a live stream of the viewing.

On Thursday, Aug. 30, there will be a memorial service to celebrate Senator McCain's life at the North Phoenix Baptist Church.

The service will begin at 10 a.m.

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Anyone wanting to attend the service must complete a ticket request form here.

A ceremony will be held Friday, Aug. 31, at the United States Capitol, where Senator McCain will be honored by his family, colleagues, staff, and the public for his life and service.

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The ceremony will be held in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.

Senator McCain will be buried at the naval academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

For more information on John McCain's arrangements. click here.