Lying in State at the Arizona State Capitol

On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Senator McCain will lie in state at the Arizona State Capitol, where the public is invited to pay respects and honor the senator’s life and service.

At 10:00am local time, a private, formal ceremony inside the Rotunda of the Arizona State Capitol will take place to honor Senator McCain’s life and service to the State of Arizona and the nation.

Invocation by Father Edward A. Reese, S.J.
Remarks by Senator Jon Kyl
Remarks by Governor Doug Ducey
Presentation of Wreath by Congressman Jim Kolbe
Benediction by Senator Jeff Flake
Concluding Prayers by Father Edward A. Reese, S.J.