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John McCain’s Funeral — PICS

By:
Paige Kindlick
August 29, 2018 1:36PM EDT
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John McCain’s Funeral

John McCain’s Funeral
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Cindy McCain takes a moment at the casket of her husband Senator John McCain after a memorial service in the Rotunda, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 12:22PM
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John McCain’s Funeral

John McCain’s Funeral
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Roberta McCain, mother of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., wipes her eyes as she looks at his casket in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 12:22PM
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John McCain’s Funeral

John McCain’s Funeral
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Meghan McCain takes a moment at the casket of her father Senator John McCain after a memorial service in the Rotunda, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 12:22PM
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John McCain’s Funeral
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Cindy McCain, wife of late US Senator John McCain, holds a hankerchief during ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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Roberta McCain, mother of late John McCain, is seated prior to ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 11:14AM
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John McCain’s Funeral
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Meghan McCain, daughter of late US Senator John McCain, cries as she turns from her father’s casket during ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 12:08PM
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John McCain’s Funeral
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Jimmy McCain, son of late US Senator John McCain, touches his father’s casket during ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Roberta McCain, the 106-year-old mother of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., stops at his flag-draped casket in the U.S. Capitol rotunda during a farewell ceremony, in Washington. McCain was a six-term senator, a former Republican nominee for president, and a Navy pilot who served in Vietnam, where he endured five-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. He died Aug. 25 from brain cancer at age 81
McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Roberta McCain, mother of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., sits in front of her son’s casket as he lies in state in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral

John McCain’s Funeral
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Cindy McCain, stands with her son Navy Lt. Jack McCain, before the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is carried up the steps to lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington
McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Cindy McCain with her sons and family waits for the casket of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., to arrive at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 11:36AM
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John McCain’s Funeral
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John McCain’s widow Cindy McCain and his sons Jack (C) and James (R) watch joint service members of a military casket team carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Meghan McCain, Roberta McCain & Vice President Mike Pence

August 31, 2018, 11:32AM
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John McCain’s Funeral
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Vice President Mike Pence pays tribute to Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington
McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 2:02PM
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John McCain’s Funeral
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Cindy McCain (C), wife of late US Senator John McCain stands with her son John (R) and Vice President Mike Pence (2-L) and his wife Karen Pence (L) during ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

August 31, 2018, 11:27AM
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Cindy McCain prays at the casket of late US Senator John McCain in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Cindy McCain (C) prays at the casket of her late husband, US Senator John McCain in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman (L) and actors Warren Beatty (R) and his wife Annette Bening (2-R) arrive before the casket of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., lies in state in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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US Senator Jeff Flake (C), R-AZ, arrives prior prior to ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
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Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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US Attorey General Jeff Sessions (C) and former Defense Secretary William Cohen (2-R) arrive prior to ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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The casket of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-NY, lay a wreath at the casket during the memorial service of former Senator John McCain in the Capitol Rotunda where he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, DC , 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
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Counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway stands as the casket of former Senator John McCain in the Capitol Rotunda lies in state at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Cindy McCain (C), wife of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., talks with Vice President Mike Pence (L) while her son Jack McCain looks on at a ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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The casket of US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., is carried up the steps of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 31 August 2018. John McDonnell/The Washington Post, PoolMcCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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John McCain’s widow Cindy McCain (L), and his sons Jack (C) and James (R) watch joint service members of a military casket team carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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US Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy touches the Lincoln catafalque prior to the casket of Senator John McCain’s arrival into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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Joint service members of a military casket team carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
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McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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The flag-draped casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is carried into the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, to lie in state
McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. leaves the Arizona Capitol with her sons Jimmy, left, and Jack for a a memorial service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, in Phoenix
McCain, Phoenix, USA – 30 Aug 2018

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Meghan McCain cries as she says goodbye to her father at his American flag-draped casket.

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The casket of Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., lies in state in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Joint service members of a military casket team prepare to carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Joint service members of a military casket team carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the Rotunda, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Joint service members of a military casket team carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the Rotunda, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Senator John McCain lies in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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John McCain’s Funeral
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Joint service members of a military casket team carry the casket of Senator John McCain into the Rotunda, where he will lie in state for the rest of the day in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
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John McCain’s Funeral — PICS
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Meghan McCain sobbed as she approached her father’s casket at the Arizona State Capitol

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Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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Roberta McCain, mother of late John McCain, is seated prior to ceremonies honoring US Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 31 August 2018. McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Casket of Senator John McCain laid in state at US Capitol in Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Joint service members of a military casket team rehearse carrying the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for one day in Washington, DC, USA, 30 August 2018. McCain died 25 August, 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.
Rehearsal for Senator John McCain to lie in state at US Capitol, Washington, USA – 30 Aug 2018

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Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. leaves the Arizona Capitol with her sons Jack and Jimmy, left for a a memorial service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, in Phoenix
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The Arizona National Guard carries the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. from the Arizona Capitol as it heads to the North Phoenix Baptist Church for a memorial service, in Phoenix
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Cindy McCain escorted by her son, Jimmy McCain, follow John McCain’s casket into the Arizona State Capitol building.

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Meghan McCain cries as she and her husband, Ben Domenech, follow her father’s casket into his memorial service.

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Cindy McCain, widow of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Wipes a tear away next to her son Jack during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol, in Phoenix, Arizona

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Cindy McCain rests her head on her husband’s casket in a heartbreaking moment

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The moment was even more poignant when seen from above, with Senator McCain’s casket sitting on the Arizona state seal

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Sidney McCain, Meghan McCain and her husband Ben Domenech, Bridgett McCain, front center and daughter-n-law Holly McCain, follow behind John’s casket at his memorial

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The Arizona National Guard carries John McCain’s casket into the Arizona State Capitol building 

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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and first lady Angela Ducey meet John McCain’s casket at the Capitol building

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Cindy McCain is escorted into the Arizona State Capitol by her sons, Jimmy and Jack

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The Arizona National Guard carries John McCain’s casket into the capitol rotunda, where he will lie in state 

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Cindy McCain sits with her son Jack during the memorial service at the Arizona capitol

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An aerial shot of the Arizona National Guard carrying John McCain’s casket into the capitol building 

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Members of Arizona law enforcement wait at the capitol for John McCain’s funeral procession to reach the building 

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The Arizona Army National Guard honor guard carry the John McCain’s casket into the Arizona State Capitol building

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McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018
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Roberta McCain, the 106-year-old mother of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., stops at his flag-draped casket in the U.S. Capitol rotunda during a farewell ceremony, in Washington. McCain was a six-term senator, a former Republican nominee for president, and a Navy pilot who served in Vietnam, where he endured five-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. He died Aug. 25 from brain cancer at age 81
McCain, Washington, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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