MARCH 25, 2025|
Photo – Former US Senator Al Simpson – Courtesy Wikipedia
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced the details surrounding the funeral arrangements for former U.S. Senator Al Simpson.
Simpson died in hospice care in Cody, Wyoming on March 14, 2025, at the age of 93.
His body will lie in state in the Wyoming State Capitol Rotunda this week, on Thursday and Friday, March 27-28.
According to the state plans, 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.
Upon the arrival of the casket at the Capitol building, Chief Justice Kate Fox of the Wyoming State Supreme Court will offer brief remarks honoring the senator and his life.
The Capitol will remain open until 8 pm on Thursday to accommodate the visiting public. It will reopen at 7 am on Friday.
A military procession of the casket will take place at 2 pm on Friday with a short prayer service conducted by Rev. Christian Paul Basel, Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Cheyenne.
Also making remarks will be 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 a.m. 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.
