Lindsey Graham funeral services to be held in South Carolina and DC
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced the funeral arrangements for her brother, who passed away on July 11 due to an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The funeral services are scheduled for July 28 in Washington, D.C., beginning with a private arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, which will be livestreamed. afterward, Graham’s remains will be taken to Washington National Cathedral for a public service at 2 p.m., featuring a tribute by President Donald Trump. On July 29, his remains will be transported to the South Carolina State House for a procession and a public event at the First Baptist Church of Columbia, including a funeral service. The procession will include a flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing. Graham’s death marks the loss of a long-standing Senate member with leadership roles, and his legacy is noted for his dedicated service in the Senate, House, south Carolina House, and the air Force. Nordone expressed gratitude to those involved in honoring her brother’s memory.
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC), the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, on Tuesday announced details for her brother’s funeral services, which will be held next week in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
The services will take place July 28 in Washington and July 29 in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina.
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The Washington service will begin with an arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony will be closed to the public but will be available via livestream.
Following the Capitol ceremony, Graham’s remains will be taken to Washington National Cathedral for a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a tribute, with additional participants to be announced. The cathedral service will also be invitation-only.
On July 29, Graham’s remains will make a final visit to the South Carolina State House at approximately 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to pay their respects along the procession route.
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The funeral procession will travel from the south side of the State House to the north side via the West Walkway. An F-16 flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base is scheduled for approximately 11 a.m. The caisson will then proceed down Main Street to the First Baptist Church of Columbia, where the funeral service will be held. Seating at the church will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“I am grateful to all those who have come together to help honor and remember Lindsey,” Nordone said. “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to President Trump and his team, Washington National Cathedral, Senate leadership, First Baptist Church of Columbia and the Senate Sergeant at Arms for going above and beyond to ensure these will be honorable tributes to Lindsey.”
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Graham died suddenly on July 11. A preliminary report found that he died from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Graham served in the Senate for more than two decades, where he held several leadership positions. Before joining the Senate, he served in the U.S. House and the South Carolina House of Representatives. He also served for 33 years in the Air Force.
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