Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half staff Monday in honor of the late Sen. John McCain.

“Senator McCain will long be remembered for his years of dedicated service to our nation,” said Gov. Colyer Monday, “He displayed great courage and strength in the way he lived his life. We are grateful to him for his devotion to this country and send our deepest condolences to his family as they grieve his passing.”

The Arizona republican died Saturday at the age of 81.

His body will lie in state in phoenix on Wednesday and at the U.S. capitol on Friday. Mccain's funeral will be held the Thursday at the National Cathedral. Then, he'll be buried at the U.S. Naval Academy Sunday.