Former U.S. Senator Al Simpson to Lie in State in the Wyoming Capitol Rotunda

The family of Al Simpson has shared details for the public to pay their respects to the former U.S. Senator, who will lie in state in the Wyoming State Capitol Rotunda on Thursday and Friday, March 27-28. According to information from Governor Mark Gordon’s Office, a processional will arrive at the Wyoming Capitol at approximately 8:45 am on Thursday, March 27 with a military procession from 26th street, between the Herschler buildings and through the north doors of the Wyoming Capitol.  Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate Fox will offer brief remarks upon the arrival of the casket.

The Capitol will remain open until 8 pm on Thursday to accommodate visitation, and will open at 7 am on Friday. A military recession of the casket will take place at 2 pm on Friday with a short prayer service conducted by Reverend Christian Paul Basel, Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Cheyenne, as well as remarks by Senator Simpson’s brother, Dr. Peter K. Simpson and Governor Gordon. The Simpson family will host a free public celebration of life for Senator Simpson at the University of Wyoming’s Arena Auditorium at 11 am on Saturday, March 29. The U.S. and Wyoming flags should be returned to full-staff at sunset on Monday, March 31, the day of Senator Simpson’s interment.