Ohio State House: Celebrating John Glenn with Public Viewing

Starting at noon, visitors will be able to pay final respect to one of Ohio’s and the world’s most beloved heroes, John Glenn.

The 95-year old astronaut passed away last week after being hospitalized.

John Glenn lies in repose @OhioStatehouse Rotunda. #JohnGlenn. Photos throughout the day will be here: https://t.co/Y2O2MHTm0Y pic.twitter.com/ybBAI6TVeP

— NASA HQ PHOTO (@nasahqphoto) December 16, 2016

The public viewing is scheduled for eight hours starting at noon on Friday. The waits are expected to be long and traffic could be delayed in the area. The Marine Honor Guard has asked everyone to remain patient and respectful.

Glenn was born and grew up in a small town in Ohio. He was the first American to orbit the earth among other similarly incredible feats such as serving in the U.S. Senate for over 20 years, and service in World War II and Korea.

He was the oldest man in space at 77.

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