today was the beginning of john mccain's long journey to his final resting place. it continues into this evening. the senator's casket lying there the state capitol building in phoenix. people passing by, paying their respects on what would have been his 82nd birthday. these are live pictures from phoenix. among the first to honor the late senator was his widow cindy mccain. you can see her bending over the casket. she lingered for a bit before moving on. very poignant images. senator mccain had meticulously prepared the plans for his funeral, including invitations to former presidents bohm and bush to deliver eulogies. cnn's jeff zeleny reports he phone ed obama in april.