John McCain's 106-year-old mother Roberta will not miss his memorial, burial services
John McCain's memorial and burial services are to be held in Washington and Maryland this week, and his 106-year-old mother Roberta (Wright) McCain will not miss the ceremonies by any means.
Endearing called by his mother as "Johnny", the Republican congressman, senator, Vietnam POW, and two-time presidential candidate succumbed to terminal brain cancer on Saturday, at the ripe age of 81. McCain described Roberta, in one of his books, as "a strong, determined woman who thoroughly enjoyed life, and always tried to make the most of her opportunities. She was encouraged to accept, graciously and with good humor, the responsibilities and sacrifices her choices have required of her," he continued. "I am grateful to her for the strengths she taught me by example."