McCain laid to rest at Naval Academy alongside old friend

NY Post ^ | September 2, 2018 | By Marisa Schultz and Laura Italiano

[conservative98]

John McCain was laid to rest Sunday on a green hill at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Md. alongside the classmate who was his “wing man” and lifelong friend.

The Vietnam War hero, maverick senator and two-time presidential candidate was bid farewell in a private ceremony beside the Severn River by his closest family members and friends, along with military dignitaries and members of his academy Class of 1958.

The Arizona senator’s final resting place is the cemetery near the fields and classrooms where he and his friend, Admiral Chuck Larson, met as young men six decades ago.

The senator died Aug. 25 from brain cancer at age 81.

A non-conformist to the end, McCain chose to be buried at the academy instead of Arlington National Cemetery with his father and grandfather, both Naval admirals.

“I want to smell the rose-scented breeze and feel the sun on my shoulders,” McCain wrote in his May memoir.

“I want to watch the hawks hunt from the sycamore, and then take my leave bound for a place near my old friend Chuck Larson, in the cemetery on the Severn, back where it began.”

[conservative98]

MARK SIMONE ‏ Verified account @MarkSimoneNY 8h8 hours ago
If it had been Bob Dole who passed away, even though he was just as big a war hero as John McCain, and much more important as a Senator, it would have only gotten 2 minutes of coverage, because he was a Trump supporter.

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Finally!!!

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I’m think I agree with him but probably for entirely different reasons!!!

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That’s what fast forward was invented for!!!!

[New Jersey Realist]

The Vietnam War hero, maverick senator and two-time presidential candidate was bid farewell

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Are they talking about the traitor who gave aid and comfort to the enemy? He’s a hero? Such BS!

[ThePatriotsFlag]

“...laid to rest”. (Finally, after his coffin was dragged the length and breadth of the country for a week.)

[God luvs America]

[stellaluna]

I’ve visited the Naval Academy but the cemetery is not on the tour.

[Slyfox]

Almost dropped him:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1036665080505659392

[libh8er]

McCain should have been Swiftboated in 2008.

No need. He never had a chance.

I meant in the primaries. He didn't face any serious criticism from other GOP candidates mainly because he was a 'senior statesman', a "war hero" and it was 'his turn'. Only an outside Swiftboat type group could have damaged him.

[onyx]

He's now buried to the left of Chuck Larson's grave.
Larson was also a classmate in "'58 the Great'"
Until I saw his tombstone, I hadn't realized spouses were also permitted burial.
I guess Cindy's name will appear on his, ...her death date left open ...

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Maryland “Freak State” PING!