John Glenn funeral: Astronaut, U.S. senator laid to rest at Arlington

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Photos: John Glenn laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Photos and coverage: John Glenn, first American to orbit the Earth and a US senator was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery

Annie Glenn, seated, widow of John Glenn, watches as members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, carry the casket of her husband during his graveside service in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington load the remains of retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., onto the caisson during his funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington carry the remains of retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., during his funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington carry the remains of retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., during his funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Lyn Glenn, daughter of Retired Marine Col. John H Glenn Jr., gives remarks during his funeral services at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Quartet sings during the funeral services of retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Rev. Dr. David A. Renwick delivers the bendiction during the funeral service of Retired Marine Col. John H Glenn Jr., at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Family and invited guest listen to the benediction during the funeral service of retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., at Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Annie Glenn, wife of of Retired Marine Col. John H Glenn Jr., grives during her husbands funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, delivers words of rememberance during the funeral service of Retired Marine Col. John H Glenn Jr., at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Rev. Dr. David A. Renwick delivers the call to worship during the funeral service of Retired Marine Col. John H Glenn Jr., at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington carry the remains of Retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., during his funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington carry the remains of Retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., during his funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, and the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

The Commant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller observes the procession of retired Marine Col. John H. Glenn Jr., during his funeral service at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Meyer, Arlington, Va. April 6, 2017. Glenn passed away Dec. 8, 2016. Glenn was a U.S. Marine aviator who flew 149 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War. He later became a NASA astronaut and was the first man to orbit the earth aboard the âFriendship 7â in 1962. H was then elected to the U.S. Senate for the state of Ohio in 1974 and served four consecutive terms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Varney)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, participate in the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, participate in the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, presents the American flag to Carolyn Glenn, daughter of John Glenn, during the graveside service in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes Annie Glenn, widow of John Glenn, following the American flag presentation during the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, speaks with Annie Glenn, widow of John Glenn, during the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, presents the American flag to Annie Glenn, widow of John Glenn, during the graveside service in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, participate in the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, participate in the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, participate in the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

Marine Sgt. Christian Rangeo, bugler with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays Taps during the graveside service for John Glenn in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

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Annie Glenn, seated, widow of John Glenn, watches as members of the U.S. Marine Corps, from Marine Barracks Washington, carry the casket of her husband during his graveside service in Section 35 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 6, 2017, in Arlington, Va. Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth, and later a United States senator, died at the age of 95 on Dec. 8, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Larue/Arlington National Cemetery/released)

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