Dick Cheney's Funeral: Exclusive Details on the Private Service at Washington National Cathedral
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The nation mourns the loss of Dick Cheney, the 84-year-old former US Vice President who passed away on November 3 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac vascular disease. A private funeral service is set to take place at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Thursday, November 20, at 11 am ET. According to USA Today, the service will be attended by a select few, including former President George W. Bush, who will pay tribute to his former colleague. Among the notable speakers scheduled to honor Cheney's legacy are his daughter, Liz Cheney, his grandchildren, and a handful of distinguished guests. These include The Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of Washington National Cathedral, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a renowned Professor of Medicine and Surgery at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and Pete Williams, a former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and veteran NBC News Justice Correspondent. While the funeral is private, the public can livestream the service. The nation will remember Dick Cheney as a patriot who exemplified integrity, intelligence, and dedication to public service throughout his illustrious career. Former President Bush described Cheney as a 'decent, honorable man' in a heartfelt Facebook statement. The funeral is a poignant reminder of Cheney's enduring impact on American politics and his enduring legacy as one of the finest public servants of his generation.
