Former Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lay in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on July 28 as mourners gathered to remember the longtime member of Congress.
Graham died at the age of 71 on the evening of July 11 from a suspected aortic rupture.
At the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Sherri Biggs (R-S.C.) paid tribute to Graham.
“When people talk about Lindsey Graham, they often talk about the titles he has held—the congressman, the senator, the chairman, the colonel—but titles only tell a small part of the story,” she said. “To truly understand Lindsey, you have to understand his deep love for South Carolina and his family, and his belief that public service is a responsibility, not simply a position….
Lindsey Graham Honored in Capitol Memorial Service
