July 2, 2010: Kaptur Attended Memorial Service for Senator Robert Byrd in WV

Senator Byrd’s great-granddaughters participated in the wreath-laying and Bishop William Boyd Grove, the former Bishop for the W.V. Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.

The welcome introduction was given by Governor Joe Manchin, and the benediction was given by the Reverend James L. Patterson, President of the Partnership for African American Churches.

Bagpiper Major Mark Burdette of the Kanawha Valley Pips and Drums playeda rendition of "Amazing Grace", and the 249th Army Band ended the serviceby playing “Country Roads”, while the crowd sang along.