“The United States Congress is united in grief, gratitude, and solemn recognition 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 honor Officer Sicknick with this lie – in a ceremony of honor, “Pelosi and Schumer said in a joint statement.
According to the announcement, Sicknick will be at the Capitol Roundabout starting Tuesday night, and will begin a viewing period for members of the U.S. Capitol Police from 10 p.m. A tribute will be held Wednesday morning before Sicknick’s burial in Arlington National Cemetery
The announcement comes amid support from lawmakers and U.S. Capitol police for Sicknick to receive the posthumous honor. Sicknick was hit 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 is not diverted from our duty toward the Constitution, “Pelosi and Schumer said in their paper. joint statement. “His sacrifice reminds us every day of our obligation to our country and to the people we serve.”