Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Memorial Service for Arizona Sen. John McCain Defense.gov Aug. 30, 2018 | 01:43:52 Arizona Sen. John S. McCain's memorial service is held at the North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Aug. 30, 2018. McCain, who died Aug. 25 at age 81, was a senator for 31 years, a naval aviator, and was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.