Brian Sicknick, the United States Capitol Police officer who died of injuries sustained in the January 6 pro-Trump rebellion, will be honored at the building’s Rotunda, lawmakers announced on Friday.
“The US Congress is united in mourning, gratitude and solemn appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Officer Brian Sicknick,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., And Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, DN .Y., In a statement set.
“The heroism of Officer Sicknick and the Capitol police force 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. 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’s office, where he passed out, the Capitol Police said in a previous statement. He was taken to a hospital, where he died around 9:30 pm on January 7. He was 42 years old.
A ceremonial arrival will take place on February 2 at 9:30 pm on the Eastern Front of the Capitol, lawmakers announced. The preview will start shortly thereafter and continue through the night. Members of Congress are invited to attend the screening the next morning, which will be followed by a tribute from lawmakers.
Sicknick will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
