by Jim Heath | Aug 27, 2018 | Headlines, McCain
A Vietnam veteran gave his military medallion to Cindy McCain as she left an Arizona funeral home following the death of her husband, decorated Vietnam prisoner of war Sen. John McCain. David Carrasco was one of several well-wishers who came to pay their respects to...
by Jim Heath | Aug 27, 2018 | Headlines, McCain, Trump
After a severe backlash that included veterans groups, Republicans, Democrats and blistering attacks on social media, President Trump late Monday finally expressed “respect” for Sen. John McCain, and ordered flags to fly at half-staff following a...
by Jim Heath | Aug 27, 2018 | Headlines, McCain
Sen. John McCain’s funeral in Washington, D.C. this weekend will include pallbearers and speakers who represent the pre-Donald Trump era. McCain was lauded throughout his life for maintaining friendships and striking deals across the aisle, and the ceremonies...
by Jim Heath | Aug 27, 2018 | McCain
Sen. John McCain will now greet the millions of visitors who pour into D.C.’s National Portrait Gallery. The gallery today hung a portrait of McCain shot by then-New Yorker photographer Steve Pyke in 2005 on a wall on the first floor, just inside the G Street...
by Jim Heath | Aug 27, 2018 | Headlines, McCain
Former McCain campaign manager Rick Davis read aloud Sen. McCain’s final statement to the American people at a press conference in Phoenix. McCain gives warning, but also optimism, for the future of the country: A Note From Sen. John McCain to the American...
by Jim Heath | Aug 26, 2018 | Headlines, McCain
Sen. John McCain‘s mother Roberta is aware that her son his died, according to People. A close McCain family friend told the magazine that Roberta is “incredibly proud” of her middle child, the longtime politician and decorated war veteran who lost his battle to...
