Arizona, the nation pays tribute and offers prayers to Sen. John McCain
On Friday morning, Sen. John McCain's office announced that he will discontinue medical treatment for his brain cancer.
A statement, put out by his family, said "The progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict. With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment."
Here's how family and politicians in Arizona and the U.S. reacted:
Meghan McCain, daughter
My family is deeply appreciative of all the love and generosity you have shown us during this past year. Thank you for all your continued support and prayers. We could not have made it this far without you - you've given us strength to carry on. pic.twitter.com/KuAQSASoa7
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 24, 2018
Cindy McCain, wife
I love my husband with all of my heart. God bless everyone who has cared for my husband along this journey. pic.twitter.com/v27sEbboii
— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 24, 2018
Gov. Doug Ducey
.@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero. Angela and I send our prayers to Senator McCain, Cindy and the entire McCain family. Read my statement: pic.twitter.com/oxzKPKXucq
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) August 24, 2018
Sen. Jeff Flake
God bless and keep this wonderful man and his family @SenJohnMcCain
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) August 24, 2018
Rep. Martha McSally
John McCain's life has been one of service and sacrifice. His strength and resolve enabled him to endure 5.5 years as a prisoner of war, and to continue to serve his country for decades.
— Martha McSally (@RepMcSally) August 24, 2018
Rep. Raul Grijalva
My continued thoughts and prayers for my friend @SenJohnMcCain.
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) August 24, 2018
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema
@SenJohnMcCain is not only an American hero who has sacrificed so much for his country, he’s Arizona’s hero. His strength and commitment to our great state and this country can’t be matched. I’m thinking of him and his family today and wishing them peace and comfort.
— Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema) August 24, 2018
John Kerry
God bless John McCain, his family, and all who love him — a brave man showing us once again what the words grace and grit really mean. https://t.co/9aiLxCF24E
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 24, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Very sad to hear this morning’s update from the family of our dear friend @SenJohnMcCain. We are so fortunate to call him our friend and colleague. John, Cindy, and the entire McCain family are in our prayers at this incredibly difficult hour.
— Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) August 24, 2018
Mitt Romney
No man this century better exemplifies honor, patriotism, service,
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) August 24, 2018
sacrifice, and country first than Senator John McCain. His heroism
inspires, his life shapes our character. I am blessed and humbled by
our friendship.
Sen. Marco Rubio
John McCain is going to finish the race the way he has done everything in his life, his way and on his terms. May God bless him & his family as he completes the final leg of his inspiring and heroic journey. https://t.co/agocouXj2N
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 24, 2018
Former AZ Gov. Jan Brewer
Heartbreaking news this morning about my friend @SenJohnMcCain. Please join me in saying a prayer for John, @cindymccain, @MeghanMcCain and the rest of the McCain family during these difficult days. A prayer of peace and comfort for our American Hero.
— Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) August 24, 2018
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Shumer
My thoughts and prayers are with Senator McCain and his family. https://t.co/cqHXdjJntj
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 24, 2018
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
John McCain personifies service to our country. The whole House is keeping John and his family in our prayers during this time.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) August 24, 2018
Sen. John McCain will discontinue medical treatment for his brain cancer, his family said in a statement.