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PHOTOS: McCain laid to rest at Naval Academy in Annapolis

See photos from John McCain's final farewell at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he was laid to rest Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018.

Amelia Brust@abrustWFED

September 3, 2018 10:36 am

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People watch as the funeral procession for Sen. John McCain arrives at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, for his funeral service and burial. McCain died Aug. 25 from brain cancer at age 81.

(AP/Jose Luis Magana)

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), a former Navy pilot, Vietnam era prisoner of war and veteran lawmaker was laid to rest a week after his death to brain cancer at age 81. He was buried at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery, following a ceremony attended by his family, Defense leaders and academy midshipmen. Crowds also gathered to watch his casket’s procession to the Naval Academy Chapel on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018.