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Events in remembrance of the late Sen. John McCain’s life include a public procession, a memorial service and a final flight to Washington, D.C.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
People pay their respects as Senator John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
People pay their respects as Senator John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
David Wallace/The Republic
John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
People pay their respects as Senator John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
David Wallace/The Republic
John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
People pay their respects as Senator John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Antonio Chavez, of Phoenix, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, salutes Sen. John McCain lying in state. Antonio Chavez is next to his wife, Maria Chavez, in the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A former serviceman salutes near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A U.S. Marine veteran salutes near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Veterans walk past the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
U.S. Naval sea cadets walk past the casket to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A former U.S. Marine Jose Cordero Torres, 82, a Vietnam war veteran leaving his commendation medal on the floor near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Former U.S. Marine Jose Cordero Torres, 82, a Vietnam War veteran salutes near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Former U.S. Marine Jose Cordero Torres, 82, a Vietnam War veteran, salutes near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard carries the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A serviceman salutes as he pays his respects at the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Mourners touch the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., cries during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Father Edward A. Reese prays over the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A guest pays respects at the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Jack McCain, son of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., touches the casket during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., touches the casket during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard moves the casket into the museum rotunda during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona Department of Public Safety honor guard stands over the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill pays his respects at the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., lays her head on his casket during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., touches the casket during his memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Meghan McCain, daughter of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., cries at the casket of her father during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sits with her son Jack during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wipes a tear away next to her son Jack during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain watches a service for her husband at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. Behind her are Sen. John McCain’s sons from his first marriage, Andy (left) and Doug.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. sits with her son Jack during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. stands with her sons Jack and Jimmy, right, during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. sits with her son Jack during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain sits with sons Jack and Jimmy and daughter Meghan during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain at the Arizona Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018. Behind her (from left) are Doug and Sidney, who are John McCain’s children from his first marriage, as well as John and Cindy’s daughter Bridget.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard carries the casket into the museum rotunda during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard carries the casket into the museum rotunda during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard escorts Sen. John McCain’s casket to the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda in Phoenix, Ariz. where he will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Daughters Sidney McCain, Meghan McCain and Bridget McCain (right) follow the casket of their father U.S. Sen. John McCain for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Volunteers depart after the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain arrived for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Members of the Navy line the plaza as the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain arrives for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Members of the Arizona National Guard carry the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
DPS officers line the plaza as the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain arrives for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Officers line the plaza as the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain arrives for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Sen. Jeff Flake waits to be interviewed on television outside the State Capitol, Wednesday, August 29, 2018. The body of Sen. John McCain will be placed in the rotunda in Phoenix ,Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018. A memorial service for Sen. John McCain will be held and McCain’s body will lie in state in the rotunda for the public to pay their final respects.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Children of Sen. John McCain — (from left) Sidney McCain , Meghan McCain and her husband Ben Domenech, Bridget McCain, and daughters-in-law Holly McCain and Renee Swift — follow behind the casket into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service Aug. 29, 2018, at the state Capitol in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Children of Sen. John McCain — Sidney McCain (from left), Meghan McCain and her husband Ben Domenech, Bridget McCain, and daughter-in-law Holly McCain — follow behind the casket into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service Aug. 29, 2018, at the state Capitol in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard escorts Sen. John McCain’s casket to the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda in Phoenix, Ariz. where he will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A Navy honor guard waits for Cindy McCain and her family to arrive at the Capitol in Phoenix Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018. A memorial service for Sen. John McCain will be held and McCain’s body will lie in state in the rotunda for the public to pay their final respects.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Meghan McCain cries as she and her husband Ben Domenech follow behind the casket carrying her father Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they arrive for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. . (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Gov. Doug Ducey greets members of the John McCain family at the Arizona State Capitol for the memorial service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The motorcade arrives at the Arizona State Capitol for the John McCain Memorial Service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Members of the Arizona National Guard carry the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
An Arizona National Guard Casket Team carries the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, escorted by sons, Jack McCain, right, and Jimmy McCain, follow behind military personal carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Gov. Doug Ducey and his wife, prepare to greet Cindy McCain and her family as they arrive at the Capitol in Phoenix Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018. A memorial service for Sen. John McCain will be held and McCain’s body will lie in state in the rotunda for the public to pay their final respects.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Mrs. Cindy McCain is escorted by her sons, Jimmy McCain and Jack McCain, and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and First Lady Angela Ducey (left) as they follow the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Military personal carry the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain escorted by her son, Jimmy McCain, left, follow behind military personal carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and his wife Angela Ducey, follow the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The casket is taken from the hearse with the body of Sen. John McCain after arriving at the Capitol in Phoenix Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018, for a memorial service. McCain’s body will lie in state in the rotunda for the public to pay their final respects.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain, escorted by sons, Jack McCain, right, and Jimmy McCain, follow behind military personal carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Mrs. Cindy McCain is escorted by her sons, Jimmy McCain and Jack McCain as they follow the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The casket is taken into the Capitol rotunda with the body of Sen. John McCain in Phoenix Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018, After a memorial service, the public will be able to give their final respects.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain and her son, Jack McCain, follow behind military personal carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The casket is taken from the hearse with the body of Sen. John McCain after arriving at the Capitol in Phoenix Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018, for a memorial service. McCain’s body will lie in state in the rotunda for the public to pay their final respects.
Tom Tingle/The Republic
John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Military personal carry the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The casket carrying the body of John McCain arrives at the Arizona State Capitol for the memorial service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The casket carrying the body of John McCain arrives at the Arizona State Capitol for the memorial service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain and her family, along with Gov. Doug Ducey and his wife, salute as the casket of Sen. John McCain is taken from the hearse at the Capitol in Phoenix Wednesday morning, August 29, 2018. A memorial service for Sen. John McCain will be held and McCain’s body will lie in state in the rotunda for the public to pay their final respects.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The casket carrying the body of John McCain arrives at the Arizona State Capitol for the memorial service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard escorts Sen. John McCain’s casket to the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda in Phoenix, Ariz. where he will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The motorcade arrives at the Arizona State Capitol for the John McCain Memorial Service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The motorcade arrives at the Arizona State Capitol for the John McCain Memorial Service, August 29, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Sen. John McCain’s motorcade makes its way to the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. where the senator will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard escorts Sen. John McCain’s casket to the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda in Phoenix, Ariz. where he will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
The Arizona National Guard escorts Sen. John McCain’s casket to the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda in Phoenix, Ariz. where he will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Cindy McCain arrives for a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix, escorted by her sons Jimmy, left, and Jack. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Members of Arizona law enforcement wait for the start of a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Sen. John McCain’s motorcade makes its way to the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. where the senator will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Sen. John McCain’s motorcade makes its way to the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. where the senator will lie in state August 29. 2018. The six-term Arizona senator died Saturday after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Law enforcement and military personal rehearse their formation outside the Capitol grounds prior to the arrival of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Workers prepare the Capitol grounds prior to the arrival of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Workers prepare the Capitol grounds prior to the arrival of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Dome of the Arizona capitol in Phoenix Aug. 26. 2018, where Sen. John McCain will lie in state. The six-term Arizona senator died Aug. 25, 2018, at age 81.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Media from around the world focus on the Capitol in Phoenix at 5 a.m., Aug. 29, 2018. The body of Sen. John McCain will lie in state later in the morning in the rotunda.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Flags frame David Carrasco, a member of the POW-MIA-KIA Honor Guard, as he stands watch in honor of the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain at a local mortuary where McCain is being kept Aug. 27, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
Members of the POW-MIA-KIA Honor Guard stand watch in honor of the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain at the local mortuary where he is being kept Aug. 27, 2018, in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
A makeshift memorial to honor Senator John McCain at the A. L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, Aug. 26, 2018, at 710 W. Bethany Home Road in Phoenix.
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John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol
People pay their respects as Senator John McCain lies in state at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
Arizona Republic
Published 5:00 a.m. MT Aug. 30, 2018
Events on Thursday in remembrance of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain’s life include a public procession, a memorial service and a final flight to Washington, D.C.
Events and times
About 9 a.m., Cindy McCain and her family were expected to arrive at the Arizona Capitol. McCain’s casket will be carried out of the Capitol by Arizona National Guard personnel, and a motorcade to North Phoenix Baptist Church will follow. Departure time is estimated at 9:15 a.m.
The motorcade route:
- Northbound 17th Avenue to Westbound Adams Street.
- Westbound Adams to northbound Interstate 17.
- Northbound Interstate 17 to eastbound Camelback Road.
- Eastbound Camelback Road to northbound Central Avenue.
- Northbound Central Avenue to second church driveway. The church is located at 5757 N. Central Ave.
RELATED:A look at the church hosting John McCain’s memorial service
The memorial service, which is scheduled to include a tribute by former Vice President Joe Biden, is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
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After the service, the motorcade will take McCain’s body to Goldwater Air National Guard Base at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
After a short military ceremony, McCain’s body will be flown to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
He will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
Sen. John McCain’s children Doug, Sidney, Jimmy and Jack McCain, greet people who came to pay their respects to their father at the state capitol.
David Wallace, Arizona Republic
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