“The United States Congress is united in grief, gratitude and solemn appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Officer Brian Sicknick … On behalf of the House of Representatives and the Senate, it is our great privilege to pay tribute to Officer Sicknick for this lie. honor the ceremony, ”said Pelosi and Schumer in a joint statement.
According to the announcement, Sicknick will be in the Capitol Rotunda starting Tuesday night, with a viewing period for members of the US Capitol Police starting at 10 p.m. A convention tribute will be held Wednesday morning before Sicknick’s funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.
The announcement comes amid support from lawmakers and the US Capitol Police for Sicknick to receive the posthumous honor. Sicknick was punched in the head with a fire extinguisher during the riot and later died in a hospital.
“The heroism of Officer Sicknick and the Capitol Police during the violent uprising against our Capitol helped save lives, defend the temple of our democracy and ensure that Congress was not diverted from our duty to the Constitution,” said Pelosi and Schumer in their joint statement. “His sacrifice reminds us every day of our obligation to our country and the people we serve.”