breeze. and then take my leave in the cemetery back where it began. >> his long lf time friend chuck larson, they were classmates together. where he did pass away was up at that cabin that he loved so much. a beautiful part of the state and of the country. >> stephanie elam, planning out exactly how senator mccain wanted it to, we appreciate that report. president trump is facing backlash for his tweet on senator mccain which made no mention of his four decade career in washington nor his sacrifice in vietnam. the president wrote, quote, my deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of john mccain. our hearts and prayers are with you. cnn learned the white house did draft a statement for president trump specifically praising senator mccain. it was never released to the public. let's get back to athena jones. she's at the white house.