On Thursday, August 30, 2018, at approximately 10:00am PT, a memorial service will take place to celebrate the life of Senator John McCain at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Senator McCain’s family and friends, along with state, local and tribal officials, and business and civic leaders from across Arizona have been invited to attend the service. In addition, about 1,000 seats have been made available to the public.

When the motorcade arrives at North Phoenix Baptist Church, the Arizona National Guard Casket Team will retrieve Senator McCain and proceed to the front of the church where the casket will be placed. The memorial service will begin at approximately 10:00am PT:

Prelude
Processional
Welcome and Invocation by Senior Pastor Dr. Noe Garcia
Hymn, “Amazing Grace,” performed by the Brophy Student Ensemble
Reading, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, read by Bridget McCain
Tribute by Grant Woods
Tribute by Tommy Espinoza
Hymn, performed by Jonah LittleSunday, Navajo flutist
Tribute by Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
Tribute by Vice President Joe Biden
Reading, 2 Timothy 4:6-8 by Andrew McCain
Song, “Arizona,” performed by the Brophy Student Ensemble
Message by Father Edward Reese
Hymn, “Going Home,” performed by Jay Smith of Arizona Fire Service Pipes and Drum on bagpipe
Benediction and Dismissal by Senior Pastor Dr. Noe Garcia
Recessional, “My Way,” original music by Frank Sinatra

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Senator McCain’s motorcade will depart North Phoenix Baptist Church for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Tributes and Readings (Listed Alphabetically):

Vice President Joseph Biden: Friend. Former Vice President of the United States, six-term United States Senator from Delaware, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. First became friends in the late 1970’s when Senator McCain served as the Navy’s liaison to the Senate and accompanied then-Senator Biden on overseas trips.

Tommy Espinoza: Friend. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Raza Development Fund Inc. Formerly, President and Executive Director of Chicanos Por La Causa.

Larry Fitzgerald: Friend. Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals for 13 seasons, 11-time Pro Bowl selection. All American for the University of Pittsburgh. Walter Payton NFL 2016 Man of the Year.

Andrew McCain: Son. President of Hensley Beverage Co.

Bridget McCain: Daughter.

Grant Woods: Friend. Formerly, two-term Attorney General for the State of Arizona, and Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative John McCain. Founder of the Mesa Boys and Girls Club, the Mesa Education Foundation and the Mesa Arts Academy.

Pallbearers (Listed Alphabetically)

Richard Adkerson: Friend. Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Former Chairman of The National WWII Museum.

David Berry: Friend. Vice President of Swift Transportation, board of directors of the American Trucking Association and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.

Steven Betts: Friend. Founder and President of Betts Real Estate Advisors. Retired Chief Executive Officer of SunCor Development Company.

Charles Black: Friend. Chairman of the Prime Policy Group, a subsidiary of Burston Marsteller Global Public Relations. Strategist on the McCain for President Campaign, 2008.

Don Brandt: Friend. Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West and Arizona Public Service. Chairman of the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Robert Delgado: Friend. Chief Executive Officer of Hensley Beverage Company. Board member for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Shane Doan: Friend. Retired National Hockey League forward. Played 21 seasons and was the all-time goal scorer for the Winnipeg Jets and Phoenix Coyotes, after the franchise moved to Arizona in 1996.

Luis Gonzales: Friend. Retired Major League Baseball outfielder. Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks 1999-2006. Hit the series-winning single in the 2001 World Series.

Dr. Oliver Harper, M.D.: Friend and neighbor. Co-founder and past president of the Arizona Medical Clinic, board member for St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and the Phoenix Symphony.

Joseph Harper: Friend and neighbor. Partner, Explorador Capital Management, LLC.

The Honorable Diane Humetewa: Friend. U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona. Formerly, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona and counsel to the Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs.

Chris Koch: Friend. Formerly, President of the World Shipping Council. General Counsel of Sea-Land Service Inc., Chairman of the Federal Maritime Administration, and Administrative Assistant to Senator McCain.

George Weisz: Friend. President of Weisz Ventures. Chairman of Scottsdale Community Bank. Former member of the Arizona House of Representatives.

Greg Wendt: Friend. Director, Partner of Capital Research Global Investors, and Portfolio Manager at Capital Research and Management Company. Serves on the Board of the American Conservatory Theater and Teach for America.

Ushers (Listed Alphabetically):

Paul Hickman: Friend. President and Chief Executive Officer at the Arizona Bankers Association. Formerly, Arizona State Director for Senator McCain

Deb Gullett: Friend. Executive Director Arizona Health Plans. Formerly, member of the Arizona House of Representatives, Chief of Staff to former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, and Administrative Assistant to Senator McCain.

Wes Gullett: Friend. Partner and Chief Executive Officer of OH Strategic Communications. Formerly Arizona State Director for Senator McCain and Chief of Staff for former Arizona Governor Fife Symington.

Tim McKone: Friend. Executive Vice President for Federal Relations at AT&T.

Bettina Nava: Co-founder and owner of OH Strategic Communications. Formerly, Southwest regional director for the 2008 McCain presidential campaign and Arizona State Director for Senator McCain.

Babs Donaldson: Friend. Formerly Deputy Staff Director for Senator McCain.

Nancy Ives Schroeder: Friend. Senior Director of Communications at West Health. Formerly Communications Director for Senator McCain.

Michelle Shipley: Friend. State Director for Senator McCain.

More information for the public is available here.