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In Memory of John McCain (1936-2018)

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Cindy McCain lays her head on the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a burial service at the cemetery at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. AP
Cindy McCain lays her head on the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during a burial service at the cemetery at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. AP
 A military honor guard moves the casket containing the remains of Senator John McCain at the end of his memorial service at the National Cathedral, in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 1, 2018. McCain, an Arizona Republican, presidential candidate, and war hero, died August 25th at the age of 81. He will be buried tomorrow at the U.S. Naval Academy. UPI
A military honor guard moves the casket containing the remains of Senator John McCain at the end of his memorial service at the National Cathedral, in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 1, 2018. McCain, an Arizona Republican, presidential candidate, and war hero, died August 25th at the age of 81. He will be buried tomorrow at the U.S. Naval Academy. UPI
Crowds walk past the wreath that Cindy McCain, wife of late US Senator John McCain (R-AZ), placed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall September 1, 2018 in Washington, DC. AFP
Crowds walk past the wreath that Cindy McCain, wife of late US Senator John McCain (R-AZ), placed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall September 1, 2018 in Washington, DC. AFP
John McCain (Bottom R) poses with his U.S. Navy squadron in 1965. National Archives/Reuters
John McCain (Bottom R) poses with his U.S. Navy squadron in 1965. National Archives/Reuters
In this file photo taken on October 27, 1967 A photo taken in 1967 shows US Navy Airforce Major John McCain being examined by a Vietnamese doctor. - US senator John McCain died on Saturday August 25, 2018, at 81 according to his office. AFP
In this file photo taken on October 27, 1967 A photo taken in 1967 shows US Navy Airforce Major John McCain being examined by a Vietnamese doctor. - US senator John McCain died on Saturday August 25, 2018, at 81 according to his office. AFP
In this undated file photo provided by CBS, U.S. Navy Lt. Commander John S. McCain lies injured in North Vietnam. McCain, the war hero who became the GOP's standard-bearer in the 2008 election, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was 81. AP
In this undated file photo provided by CBS, U.S. Navy Lt. Commander John S. McCain lies injured in North Vietnam. McCain, the war hero who became the GOP's standard-bearer in the 2008 election, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was 81. AP
An undated photograph made available by the National Archives on 25 August 2018 shows Naval Aviator John McCain (C) as he is being released with other prisoners of war from detention in North Vietnam in 1973. According to news reports, Republican Senator John McCain has passed away on 25 August 2018 at the age of 81. John McCain - a former naval aviator shot down on a mission over Hanoi in October 1967, captured and made a prisoner of war until 1973 - was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama. AP
An undated photograph made available by the National Archives on 25 August 2018 shows Naval Aviator John McCain (C) as he is being released with other prisoners of war from detention in North Vietnam in 1973. According to news reports, Republican Senator John McCain has passed away on 25 August 2018 at the age of 81. John McCain - a former naval aviator shot down on a mission over Hanoi in October 1967, captured and made a prisoner of war until 1973 - was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama. AP
In this Sept. 4, 2008, file photo, Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledges the crowed as he goes on stage at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Aide says senator, war hero and GOP presidential candidate McCain died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. AP
In this Sept. 4, 2008, file photo, Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledges the crowed as he goes on stage at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. Aide says senator, war hero and GOP presidential candidate McCain died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. AP
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) points into the crowd at an airport campaign rally in Roswell, New Mexico November 3, 2008. Reuters
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) points into the crowd at an airport campaign rally in Roswell, New Mexico November 3, 2008. Reuters
In this file photo taken on January 19, 2009 US President-elect Barack Obama walks off stage with Arizona Senator John McCain after addressing a bipartisan dinner in McCain's honour in Washington, DC. - US senator John McCain, a celebrated war hero known for reaching across the aisle in an increasingly divided America, died Saturday after losing a battle to brain cancer, his office said. He was 81. 'Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28pm on August 25, 2018. With the senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their family,' his office said in a statement. 'At his death, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 60 years.' AFP
In this file photo taken on January 19, 2009 US President-elect Barack Obama walks off stage with Arizona Senator John McCain after addressing a bipartisan dinner in McCain's honour in Washington, DC. - US senator John McCain, a celebrated war hero known for reaching across the aisle in an increasingly divided America, died Saturday after losing a battle to brain cancer, his office said. He was 81. 'Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28pm on August 25, 2018. With the senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their family,' his office said in a statement. 'At his death, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 60 years.' AFP
In this file photo taken on November 03, 2008 Republican presidential candidate Arizona Senator John McCain speaks at a campaign rally at the airport in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. AFP
In this file photo taken on November 03, 2008 Republican presidential candidate Arizona Senator John McCain speaks at a campaign rally at the airport in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. AFP
- In this Nov. 3, 2008, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks at a rally in Tampa, Fla. Aide says senator, war hero and GOP presidential candidate McCain died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was 81. AP
- In this Nov. 3, 2008, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks at a rally in Tampa, Fla. Aide says senator, war hero and GOP presidential candidate McCain died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. He was 81. AP
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) joke and embrace before Sen. John Kerry's (D-MA) confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the next Secretary of State in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill January 24, 2013 in Washington, DC. Nominated by President Barack Obama to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, Kerry has served on this committee for 28 years and has been chairman for four of those years. AFP
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) joke and embrace before Sen. John Kerry's (D-MA) confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the next Secretary of State in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill January 24, 2013 in Washington, DC. Nominated by President Barack Obama to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, Kerry has served on this committee for 28 years and has been chairman for four of those years. AFP
Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain leaves in a wheelchair after an Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 30 November 2017 (reissued 26 August 2018). According to news reports, Republican Senator John McCain has passed away on 25 August 2018 at the age of 81. John McCain - a former naval aviator shot down on a mission over Hanoi in October 1967, captured and made a prisoner of war until 1973 - was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama. EPA
Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain leaves in a wheelchair after an Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 30 November 2017 (reissued 26 August 2018). According to news reports, Republican Senator John McCain has passed away on 25 August 2018 at the age of 81. John McCain - a former naval aviator shot down on a mission over Hanoi in October 1967, captured and made a prisoner of war until 1973 - was the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama. EPA
Flags flying a half-staff in honor of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., frame the U.S. Capital at daybreak in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. McCain, 81, died at his ranch in Arizona after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. AP
Flags flying a half-staff in honor of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., frame the U.S. Capital at daybreak in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. McCain, 81, died at his ranch in Arizona after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. AP
A former U.S. Marine salutes near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. AP
A former U.S. Marine salutes near the casket during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Phoenix. AP
A Boeing C-32 military plane carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., takes off as members from the Arizona Army and Air National Guard stand on the tarmac to pay respects Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. AP
A Boeing C-32 military plane carrying the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., takes off as members from the Arizona Army and Air National Guard stand on the tarmac to pay respects Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Phoenix. AP
oint service members of a military casket team rehearse carrying the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for one day in Washington, DC, USA, 30 August 2018. EPA
oint service members of a military casket team rehearse carrying the casket of Senator John McCain into the US Capitol, where he will lie in state for one day in Washington, DC, USA, 30 August 2018. EPA
Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the memorial service of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) at National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., September 1, 2018. Reuters
Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the memorial service of U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) at National Cathedral in Washington, U.S., September 1, 2018. Reuters
A casket with the body of late U.S. Senator McCain lies in state in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2018. Reuters
A casket with the body of late U.S. Senator McCain lies in state in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2018. Reuters
In this image proved by the U.S. Navy, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, leads as the family follows as the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is moved from the Chapel on the grounds of the United States Navel Academy after a service Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The casket was carried by horse-drawn caisson to the cemetery at the Naval Academy where McCain was buried. AP
In this image proved by the U.S. Navy, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, leads as the family follows as the casket of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is moved from the Chapel on the grounds of the United States Navel Academy after a service Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The casket was carried by horse-drawn caisson to the cemetery at the Naval Academy where McCain was buried. AP
Cindy McCain, wife of, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, USA, 01 September 2018, during a funeral procession to carry the casket of her husband from the US Capitol to National Cathedral for a Memorial Service. McCain died 25 August 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008.  EPA
Cindy McCain, wife of, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, USA, 01 September 2018, during a funeral procession to carry the casket of her husband from the US Capitol to National Cathedral for a Memorial Service. McCain died 25 August 2018 from brain cancer at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona, USA. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, served two terms in the US House of Representatives, and was elected to five terms in the US Senate. McCain also ran for president twice, and was the Republican nominee in 2008. EPA
The Arizona Diamondbacks honor Sen. John McCain before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Phoenix.  Sen. McCain died of brain cancer on Saturday. AP
The Arizona Diamondbacks honor Sen. John McCain before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Phoenix. Sen. McCain died of brain cancer on Saturday. AP
Choi Won-suk wschoi@koreatimes.co.kr


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