In this June 6, 2015 file photo, Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his family, holds his hand over his heart as he watches an honor guard carry a casket containing the remains of his son.
A color guard from NOSC Nashville carry the colors during a memorial concert to pay tribute to the servicemen who lost their lives in the July, 16, shootings on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at ICCM World Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. The concert also honored first responders, including injured Chattanooga police officer Dennis Pedigo, and included a motorcade from Finley Stadium to the church.Vice President Joe Biden is traveling to Chattanooga to attend a memorial service at McKenzie Arena to honor the fallen service members killed on July 16.
The announcement was made in a news release from the White House this afternoon.
He’s one of a host of elected officials expected to attend the citywide memorial service.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke also are expected to attend.
“We just want to take the opportunity to not only thank the community of Chattanooga for all their support but we want to formally honor the lives of the fallen service members,” said Capt. Andrew Chrestman, Marine Forces Reserve spokesman.