Photos: Former presidents, family, colleagues pay tribute to Sen. John McCain
- Updated
Former presidents, family and colleagues gathered for Sen. John McCain's memorial service Saturday at Washington National Cathedral, the last event in Washington of the five-day farewell tour. Photos from the events:
McCain
Updated
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)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
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/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
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)
Matt YorkAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
Cindy McCain, wife of, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. lays her head on casket during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool)
Ross D. FranklinMcCain
Updated
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)
Matt YorkAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
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 Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
Children of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., from back left Sidney McCain, Meghan McCain and her husband Ben Domenech, Bridget McCain, front center and daughter-in-law Holly McCain, follow behind the casket into the Capitol rotunda for a memorial service, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
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 Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, Pool)
Ross D. FranklinMcCain
Updated
Members of the public pay their respects near the casket of Sen. John McCain during a viewing at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
Members of the public line up to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain during a viewing at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
Members of the public line up to pay their respects for Sen. John McCain during a viewing at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
Members of the public carry umbrellas as they line up to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain during a viewing at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
Albert Cabreira, a 50-year-old school teacher, salutes outside the Arizona Capitol Museum where the body of Sen. John McCain lies in state, after a public viewing was over, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. Cabreira said he came to pay tribute on behalf of his two uncles who served in the Navy. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is seen in Washington, early Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. When the remains of Sen. John McCain are taken from the U.S. Capitol to a service at Washington National Cathedral on Saturday, the motorcade will pause at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial where Cindy McCain, his wife, will lay a wreath. McCain served as a Navy pilot during the Vietnam War and was a prisoner of war for more than five years. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteMcCain
Updated
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 on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
Grant Woods gives a tribute during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at North Phoenix Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
The family of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., from left, son Doug McCain, son Jimmy McCain, daughter Meghan McCain, son Jack McCain. wife Cindy McCain, daughter Bridget McCain, daughter Sidney McCain and son Andrew McCain watch as McCain's casket is moved from the hearse before a memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinMcCain
Updated
Former Vice President Joe Biden wipes a tear away while giving a tribute during memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
Larry Fitzgerald, wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, gives a tribute during memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
Tommy Espinoza gives a tribute during memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool)
Matt YorkMcCain
Updated
From left, Father Edward Reese, former Vice President Joe Biden and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald listen during memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool)
Matt YorkAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
Cindy McCain, back right, walks with her son Jack McCain, back left, as the follow the military honor guard carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., after a memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinMcCain
Updated
Arizona State Troopers escort the motorcade carrying Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as it makes it's way to a memorial service, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Ralph FresoMcCain
Updated
A Boeing C-32 military aircraft carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain takes off as member from the Arizona Army and Air National Guard stand on the tarmac to pay respects Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. McCain will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday before a memorial service at the National Cathedral on Saturday and then being buried at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jae C. HongMcCain
Updated
The flag-draped casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is carried by joint service members into the U.S. Capitol, Friday, August 31, 2018 in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool photo via AP)
JIM LO SCALZOMcCain
Updated
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks during a ceremony for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as he lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
Andrew HarnikAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
The late U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington. (Pool photo by Morry Gash via AP)
Morry GashAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, talks with Vice President Mike Pence, left, after he speaks at a ceremony for John McCain as he lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
Andrew HarnikAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., leans on his flag-draped casket during a farewell ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, 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. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteMcCain
Updated
Meghan McCain reaches out to touch the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of her father, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a farewell ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteMcCain
Updated
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, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, 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. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
J. Scott ApplewhiteAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
Cindy McCain, wife of, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., accompanied by President Donald Trump's Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, second from left, lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, during a funeral procession to carry the casket of her husband from the U.S. Capitol to National Cathedral for a Memorial Service. McCain served as a Navy pilot during the Vietnam War and was a prisoner of war for more than five years. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
Andrew HarnikMcCain
Updated
Cindy McCain arrives at a memorial service for her husband, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. McCain died Aug. 25, from brain cancer at age 81. Watching in the front row from left are President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisMcCain
Updated
Meghan McCain speaks at a memorial service for her father, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. McCain died Aug. 25, from brain cancer at age 81. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisMcCain
Updated
Former President George W. Bush speaks at a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. McCain died Aug. 25, from brain cancer at age 81. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisMcCain
Updated
Former President Barack Obama speaks at a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. McCain died Aug. 25, from brain cancer at age 81. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisMcCain
Updated
From left, Meghan McCain, Cindy McCain, Jimmy McCain and his wife Holly pause as they watch the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arrive at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, for a memorial service. McCain died Aug. 25 from brain cancer at age 81. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Susan WalshMcCain
Updated
The family of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., including from left, Andrew McCain, Doug McCain, second from left, Meghan McCain, from front row left, Bridget McCain, Cindy McCain, Jimmy McCain and Jack McCain, watch as the casket is carried down the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Washington, for a departure to the Washington National Cathedral for a memorial service. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)
Marvin JosephMcCain
Updated
Former President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks at a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. McCain died Aug. 25, from brain cancer at age 81. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisAPTOPIX McCain
Updated
The casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is carried out of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, after a memorial service, as Cindy McCain is escorted by her son Jimmy McCain and other family members. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Susan WalshMcCain
Updated
The family of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., follows as his casket is carried during the recessional at the end of a memorial service at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. McCain died Aug. 25, from brain cancer at age 81. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pablo Martinez MonsivaisTags
View this profile on Instagram#ThisIsTucson đĩ (@this_is_tucson) âĸ Instagram photos and videos
Most viewed stories
-
Ring in 2026 at these fun local New Year's Eve events đĨŗ
-
Looking ahead to Tucson's new and cool for '26
-
What a delicious year: the best meals I ate in Tucson in 2025 đ
-
23 exciting events to start your new year, January 2-4 2026! đĒŠâ¨
-
New eats! 10 new restaurants that opened in Tucson this fall
-
Tania's 33 and 12 other places to find bomb menudo in Tucson
-
Over 20 fun events to do in Tucson December 26-28 đ
-
Get ready to eat all the spicy tuna rolls you can at this viral sushi spot đŖ
-
Can Arizona wineries woo Gen Z? Vineyard owners say they have to đˇ
-
A list of places that will be open on Christmas Day 2025



