John Glenn lies in State at Ohio Capitol for Public Goodbye

[Donkees]

Marines stand guard at the casket of the John Glenn as he lies in repose, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. Glenn's home state and the nation began saying goodbye to the famed astronaut as he lies in state at Ohio's capitol building. Glenn, 95, the first American to orbit Earth, died last week. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


Dec. 16, 2016, at 12:31 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mourners are filing by John Glenn's flag-draped casket at Ohio's capitol building as his home state and the nation say goodbye to the history-making astronaut.

The first American to orbit Earth will lie in state at least eight hours Friday in Columbus before a public memorial service Saturday.

A steady stream of visitors are lining up to see Glenn's closed casket while a Marine honor guard stands by inside the Ohio Statehouse.

The 95-year-old Glenn died last week.

Several events are scheduled to celebrate his life.

http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2016-12-16/us-begins-to-bid-john-glenn-farewell-with-public-viewing

[LongTomH]

1. Godspeed John Glenn

You served your country well in war, as a test pilot and astronaut, and in the Senate.

[Boomerproud]

2. K & R

There really isn't more to say.

[monmouth4]

3. A wonderful human being and a true patriot. RIP sir..n/t

[Unrepentant Fenian]

4. John Glenn lived his life like...

He was the only coyote at a poodle party!

[blue neen]

5. John Glenn.