by Andy Chow
Astronaut, veteran and U.S. Senator John Glenn will lie in repose at the Statehouse so mourners can honor the Ohio-born legend.
This Friday, observers can pay their respects to John Glenn in the Statehouse Rotunda.
Statehouse spokesperson Luke Stedke says the public is welcome to come to the Rotunda remember this American icon.
“It’s just a way for the citizens of Ohio to pay honor and tribute to a man who has done so much for not only all Ohioans but for all Americans,” he said.
The law allows current and former governors, statewide office holders and state lawmakers to lie in repose. Statehouse leaders voted to make an exception for Glenn. While he served four terms as a U.S. Senator, Glenn never held a state-level title.
His casket will remain in the Statehouse with a U.S. Marine guard Friday night. It will be escorted through the city to the Ohio State University campus for a ceremony Saturday afternoon.