Brian Sicknick, Capitol Police officer who died in riot, lie in honor to Rotunda

Brian Sicknick, the U.S. Capitol Police officer who died of his injuries in the pro-Trump riot on Jan.6, will lie in honor in the building’s rotunda, lawmakers said on Friday.

“The United States Congress is united in sorrow, gratitude and solemn appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Officer Brian Sicknick,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., And Chief of majority in Senate Chuck Schumer, DN.Y. declaration.

“The heroism of Officer Sicknick and the Capitol Police in the violent insurgency against our Capitol has helped save lives, defend the temple of our democracy, and ensure that Congress is not turned away from it. our duty to the Constitution. His sacrifice reminds us every day of our obligation to our country and to the people we serve.

Sicknick, who served in the New Jersey Air National Guard before joining the Capitol Police in 2008, was injured “while physically engaging with protesters” and returned to his division office, where he collapsed, Capitol Police said in an earlier statement. He was taken to hospital, where he died around 9:30 p.m. on January 7. He was 42 years old.

An arrival ceremony will take place on February 2 at 9:30 p.m. on the Capitol’s eastern front, lawmakers said. Viewing will begin shortly thereafter and will continue overnight. Members of Congress are invited to attend the screening the following morning, which will be followed by a tribute from lawmakers.

Sicknick will then be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.