HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered the U.S. and Commonwealth flags at the Capitol Complex and throughout all public buildings and grounds throughout the state lowered to half-staff to honor the passing of Arizona Senator John McCain.
“Senator John McCain dedicated his entire life to his country and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his sacrifice and contributions over decades of service,” Wolf said.
“Senator McCain embodied the core principles of American citizenship and he put his country over himself at every turn. He will be missed.”
McCain, 81, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He served as senator from Arizona from 1987 until his passing and two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
McCain served his country in the U.S. Navy and was captured and held as a prisoner of war before retiring and entering politics.
The flags shall be lowered immediately, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, through sunset on the day of interment, which will occur on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.