Dianne Feinstein's Legacy: Honoring California's Beloved Longtime Senator at Her Funeral Service
Mourners honor the legacy of late Sen Dianne Feinstein at a solemn funeral service on the front steps of San Francisco City Hall
A funeral service will be held on Thursday to honor the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall. However, the memorial will be closed to the public at 1 p.m. PT due to "increased security," according to an announcement from Feinstein's office. The service was originally planned to be open to the public on the steps of city hall, but no additional details were given regarding the need for heightened security.
Feinstein, who passed away at the age of 90 last week, was born in San Francisco. She made history as the city's first female mayor, serving in this role for a decade. Later, she went on to serve more than 30 years in the US Senate.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Eileen Mariano, Feinstein's granddaughter, are scheduled to deliver speeches at her memorial, as stated by the office of the late Democratic senator.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, surrounded by her family, stands over the casket of Sen. Dianne Feinstein as she lies in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
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The Senate floor will close on Thursday so members can attend the service.
A live stream link will be available for those who cannot attend. After the service, the senator will be laid to rest in a private ceremony exclusively for family members. Californians honored the late senator on Wednesday by paying their respects while she lied in state at San Francisco City Hall.
People line up at San Francisco City Hall to pay their respects to the late senator.
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A plane from the presidents military fleet carrying the body of Feinstein, accompanied by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, arrived in San Francisco on Saturday evening.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill Feinsteins seat on an interim basis, and she was sworn in on Tuesday.
