After a memorial in his home state of Arizona, Sen. John McCain’s body is returning to the Capitol on Friday for memorial services there and at the National Cathedral this weekend.The senator, a decorated Navy pilot who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, will be buried Sunday at the U.S. Naval Academy on Sunday.Here is the schedule of events this weekend for celebrating the senator’s life: Friday At approximately 10:30 a.m. McCain’s motorcade will enter the East Capitol and be received with a ceremony on the East Capitol Plaza, carried into the Rotunda by Armed Forces body bearers, and placed on the Catafalque.Cindy McCain will be escorted to her seat, followed by the McCain family. The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda will begin at approximately 11 a.m. PreludeInvocation by Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, S.J., Chaplain of the U.S. House of RepresentativesRemarks by Majority Leader Mitch McConnellRemarks by Speaker of the House Paul RyanRemarks by Vice President Mike PencePresentation of the Senate Wreath by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck SchumerPresentation of the House Wreath by Speaker of the House Paul RyanPresentation of the Administration Wreath by Vice President Mike PenceBenediction by Rear Admiral Barry C. Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate Postlude At the conclusion of the formal ceremony, Cindy McCain will be escorted to view the casket and lead the procession.At 1 p.m., doors will open for the public to pay their respects to McCain as he lies in state in the Capitol with a Capitol Police guard of honor. The guard of honor will keep vigil overnight.Capitol speakers and wreath presenters (listed alphabetically)Senate Chaplain Rear Adm. Barry C. BlackHouse Chaplain Rev. Patrick J. Conroy, S.J.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellVice President Mike PenceHouse Speaker Paul RyanSenate Minority Leader Chuck SchumerMcCain family attending Cindy McCainRoberta McCain, motherMeghan McCain, daughterBen Domenech, son-in-lawJack McCain, sonRene McCain, daughter-in-lawJimmy McCain, sonHolly McCain, daughter-in-lawBridget McCain, daughterCindy McCainDoug McCain, sonAshley McCain, daughter-in-lawCaroline McCain, granddaughterShep McCain, grandsonAndy McCain, sonLucy McCain, daughter-in-lawMargaret McCain, granddaughterAndrew McCain, grandsonSidney McCain, daughterJason Sweet, son-in-lawJoe McCain, brotherSandy McCain Morgan, sisterOther notable attendeesCurrent and former members of CongressCurrent and former administration officialsCurrent and former senior military officialsMembers of the diplomatic corpsMcCain’s Senate staffPublic GuidanceVisitors should enter through the Capitol Visitor Center.Members of the public may begin lining up Friday morning on First Street NW/SW between Constitution and Independence avenues, or Second Street NE/SE between East Capitol Street and Independence Avenue SE.Visitors should be prepared for the weather since they will be standing outside before entering the building.No flowers, sealed envelopes or other offerings/tokens will be allowed into the Capitol or Capitol Visitor Center.The McCain family asks that if you are so inclined, you can send flowers to your local Veterans Affairs hospital. SaturdayVietnam Veterans Memorial scheduleAt approximately 9 a.m. Saturday, McCain will be carried from the Capitol by Armed Forces body bearers and moved by motorcade to the National Cathedral. The motorcade will pause at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where Cindy McCain will lay a ceremonial wreath honoring all who were lost during the Vietnam War.National Cathedral scheduleMcCain’s motorcade will arrive at approximately 9:40 a.m. at the National Cathedral. Cindy McCain and immediate family will be seated and Sen. McCain will be carried into the Cathedral by Armed Forces body bearers and positioned at the Main Crossing of the Nave. The song, “Going Home” will be played at this time. The memorial service will begin at approximately 10 a.m.Anthems in procession by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of WashingtonWelcome by The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral“Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)” sung by the congregationTribute by Meghan McCainReading of Poem, “The Requiem,” by Jimmy McCain“My Country Tis of Thee” sung by the congregationalTribute by former Sen. Joseph I. LiebermanTribute by Dr. Henry A. Kissinger“Battle Hymn of the Republic”Tribute by former President George W. BushTribute by former President Barack Obama“Battle Hymn of the Republic”Collect for Burial by the Very Rev. HollerithPrayer for Those Who Grieve by the Very Rev. HollerithReading, Wisdom 3:1-5, 9, by former Sen. Kelly Ayotte“The Lord is my Shepherd” led by the Washington National Cathedral ChoirReading, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, read by Sidney McCain“How Great Though Art” sung by the congregationGospel, John 15:12-13, read by Sen. Lindsey GrahamHomily by Father Edward A. Reese, S.J.“Danny Boy” sung by Renee FlemingThe Lord’s PrayerPrayersConcluding prayer led by the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington“America the Beautiful”The Commendation, led by the Very Rev. Hollerith, the Right Rev. Budde, and Fr. ReeseBlessing by the Right Rev. BuddeDismissal by the Very Rev. HollerithPostlude, “Final,” from Symphony I, OP.14 and Piece d’orgue, BWV 572Tributes and readings (listed alphabetically):Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte, friend.Sen. Lindsey Graham, friend.James McCain, sonSidney McCain, daughterFormer President George W. Bush, friendFormer President Barack Obama, friendFormer Sen. Joseph Lieberman, friendDr. Henry A. Kissinger, friendMeghan McCain, daughterPallbearers (listed alphabetically)Former Vice President Joseph BidenWarren Beatty, friendFormer New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, friendFormer Defense Secretary William Cohen, friendFormer Sen. Gary Hart, friendStephen Dart, friendRichard Davis, friendCarla Eudy, friendFormer Sen. Russ FeingoldFormer Sen. Phil GrammVladimir Kara-Murza, friendRonald Perelman, friendFormer Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, friendFormer McCain Chief of Staff Mark Salter, friendFred Smith, friendSen. Sheldon Whitehouse, friendSundayU.S. Naval Academy ceremoniesOn Sunday at approximately 2 p.m., a private memorial service will take place in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland.McCain’s family and friends, along with the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1958, Navy and military leaders, and the Brigade of Midshipmen have been invited to the ceremony.At approximately 1:45 p.m., McCain will be received with ceremony, carried into the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel by Navy body bearers, and placed on a bier. The Navy Band and Navy Ceremonial Guard will provide a formation consistent with Arlington National Cemetery honors for the retired Captain.A private ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.: Hymn “Amazing Grace” led by U.S. Navy ChoirInvocation by Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, chief of chaplains of the NavyReading of Psalm 107:23-32, read by Mark SalterTribute by Sen. Lindsey GrahamTribute by Gen. David PetraeusHymn “Faith of our Fathers,” sung by the U.S. Navy ChoirTribute by Jack McCainReading of Ephesians 6:10-18 by Doug McCainFinal Blessing by KibbenHymn “Eternal Father” and recessional Following the ceremony, McCain will be carried by Navy body bearers and placed on the caisson. A procession will then form and proceed to the final resting place at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery.McCain will be removed from the caisson and honors will be rendered. The procession will proceed to the final resting place, where a private interment will be conducted by the U.S. Navy chaplain: Words of ScriptureThe Lord’s PrayerThe Pastcoral PrayersThe BenedictionTributes and readings (Listed alphabetically):Jack McCain, sonDouglas McCain, sonGen. David Petraeus, friendFormer McCain Chief of Staff Mark Salter, friendPallbearersBen Domenech, son-in-lawFormer McCain Legislative Director Joseph Donoghue, friendCmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., friendJon Fer, friendFrank Gamboa, friendMichael Harper, friendRear Adm. Thomas Lynch, friendGen. James Mattis, friendAndrew McCain, grandsonAndrew McCain, sonCaroline McCain, granddaughterDouglas McCain, sonMargaret McCain, granddaughterShep McCain, grandsonJohn Raidt, friendAdm. John RichardsonWatch: Ryan, McConnell and Pence Honor McCain at the Capitol[jwp-video n="1"]
