Meghan McCain was visibly sobbing and holding onto his brother Jimmy McCain Cindy McCain accepted her husband's coffin

Family and friends continue to receive condolences at the death of the late John McCain after a battle with cancer.

Senator John McCain arrived at the Capitol in Arizona on Wednesday morning, then allowed the public to enter the coffin and show respect.

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Megan McCain breaks down in tears as she stands on her father's coffin.

Megan later posted a Twitter message to her followers to express how wonderful her father was.

"I was with my father in the end, where he was with me at the age of thirty-three, we shared it together, lifted me up, took care of me, corrected me, congratulated me, encouraged me, and supported me in everything." I wrote. He always brought his love and care, from girl to girl, and showed me what I wanted to be a man. "

"All I will do is thank him, but now he has gone, and my job is to be superior to his example, his expectations and his love."

I love you forever - my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/Y50tVQvlVe

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2018

On Thursday morning, a procession will be held through Phoenix on the way to a memorial service. The event will include readings, musical performances and tribute from former Vice President Joe Biden.