Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Memorial Service for Arizona Sen. John S. McCain Defense Media Activity - Proper Aug. 31, 2018 | 02:09:31 Arizona Sen. John S. McCain's memorial service is held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Remarks and wreath laying provided by Vice President Mike Pence, among others. 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.