Indiana's U.S. Senators, Others Remember John McCain

Todd Young and Joe Donnelly are honoring John McCain, who died Saturday.

U.S. Senator John McCain

(Washington, D.C.) - Indiana's leaders on Capitol Hill are among many Americans remembering John McCain as an American hero.

The decorated war hero and 38-year lawmaker died Saturday at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona from an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 81.

Republican Senator Todd Young said McCain served the nation with extraordinary courage, passion, sacrifice, and integrity.

“I join with his family, his friends, our colleagues in the Senate, and all Americans in mourning the passing of one of the finest leaders our nation has produced. We can honor his life and legacy by ensuring America continues to lead from a position of strength and principle – standing up for freedom, the oppressed, the dispossessed, and the rule of law.”

Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly said on Saturday that McCain represents the very best of what makes America great.

READ: Joe's statement on the loss of @SenJohnMcCain: pic.twitter.com/4vyh1sy3le

— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) August 26, 2018

Other Hoosiers also shared their condolences:

Karen and I send our deepest condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family on the passing of Senator John McCain. We honor his lifetime of service to this nation in our military and in public life. His family and friends will be in our prayers. God bless John McCain.

— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) August 26, 2018

.@FLJanetHolcomb and I are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Sen. John McCain. He lived a model life of service and heroism. A real-life hero, who always worked for causes greater than himself. Fair winds and following seas, O Captain! My Captain!

— Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) August 26, 2018

McCain will lie in state at the Arizona State Capitol on Wednesday, which is his birthday. He will then lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Friday.

McCain will be laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Maryland.