WASHINGTON (TNND) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral will be at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, with several political figures set to make an appearance.
Cheney, 84 years old, died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease earlier this month.
Former President George W. Bush will offer a tribute at the service. Cheney served under Bush for two terms as his vice president.
Cheney’s daughter, Liz, a former congresswoman, and his grandchildren will also deliver remarks.
More than 1,000 guests are expected at Cheney’s funeral, including former President Joe Biden and former vice presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore, and Dan Quayle.
Congressional leaders, past and present, from both sides of the aisle are also expected to attend.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to Cheney’s funeral, according to CNN.
The memorial service is set to take place at 11 a.m., with Cheney to receive full military honors.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the family said in a statement. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Cheney served as the 46th vice president for two terms, from 2001 to 2009, alongside Republican President George W. Bush.
Bush called Cheney’s death “a loss to the nation and a sorrow to his friends” in a statement.
Before serving as Vice President to Bush, Cheney served as a Representative for Wyoming, White House Chief of Staff, and Secretary of Defense.
The politician dealt with several heart attacks from cardiovascular disease throughout his life, leading to a heart transplant in 2012.
Cheney is survived by his family, his daughters Liz and Mary, his wife Lynne, and seven grandchildren.