Funeral And Memorial Services For Senator Robert C. Byrd

Washington, DC – MEMORIAL AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR
U.S. SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD

THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2010
9:45 a.m.
Hearse arrives at U.S. Capitol, Senate Steps

9:50 a.m.
Honor Guard to proceed with casket up Senate Steps, into U.S. Senate Chamber, where casket will be placed upon the Lincoln Catafalque

10:15 a.m. – 12 noon
Senator Byrd’s family will receive Members of the Senate and House who wish to pay their respects

10:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
U.S. Senate Chamber Public Galleries open to all those who wish to pay their respects

U.S. Capitol restrictions:
http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/Visit/Visitor%20Safety%20and%20Policies/

10:30 a.m.
U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black will offer prayer

5:50 p.m.
Aircraft to arrive at Yeager Airport,
Charleston, West Virginia

6:00 p.m.
Casket transported to Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse,
300 Virginia Street, East
Public procession ending at West Virginia State Capitol
Casket moved to Capitol Rotunda

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight
Public viewing in Rotunda of State Capitol

FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2010

12:01 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Public Viewing in Rotunda of State Capitol

11:30 a.m.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life
West Virginia State Capitol
Capitol’s North Plaza

12:30 p.m.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life concludes

TUESDAY, JULY, 6, 2010

11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service

Memorial Baptist Church
3455 North Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia

You can also visit www.byrd.senate.gov for a link to leave condolences for the Byrd Family.