gathering there to pay tribute to senator john mccain. the hearse carrying him will arrive at the academy in the next couple minutes for a private service for friends and family. we are told by our crews on the ground that 1500 navy midshipmen havshipmendecided to come to the to pay their respects to one of the most fay u famous alumni oft storied institution. gillian: for more on his legacy, let s bring in james cheevers and heritage command director, retired rear admiral samuel cox. tell us about the significance of the senator wanting so much for his final resting place to be on the grounds of the academy. well, i think he definitely wanted to influence future generations of midshipman to