Honor Guard collapses before Justice O’Connor’s casket
Honor Guard Collapses to Ground in Front of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Casket
An officer serving as part of the honor guard for the casket of former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the Supreme Court in Washington collapsed Monday.
O’Connor’s body was lying in repose at the high court following her death on Dec. 1 at 93.
WATCH: Honor guard collapses as Justice Sandra Day O’Connor lies in repose at Supreme Court pic.twitter.com/eeAirDZ9Sq
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The officer apparently was a member of the Supreme Court’s police force.
A livestream of the incident showed the officer getting wobbly and receiving assistance from a colleague before falling to the floor.
No information about the officer’s status was available early Monday afternoon.
Standing at attention for a long time can cause fainting, as can dehydration, according to the University of Arkansas Medical Services.
O’Connor’s body was to lie in repose from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, The Washington Post reported.
There will be an invitation-only funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington on Tuesday.
The Hill reported that all nine current members of the court, along with retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, attended a private service for O’Connor at the Supreme Court.
Appointed by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1981, she was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
The Senate approved the Arizona native’s nomination by a vote of 99-0, according to The Associated Press.
O’Connor authored many prominent opinions during her time on the court, but the 5-4 Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision in 1992 might be the one for which she will be most remembered.
In it, the court upheld the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling but affirmed the right of states to place restrictions on abortions, such as a 24-hour waiting period and parental notification.
O’Connor served on the high court from 1981 until her retirement in 2006.
Justice Samuel Alito, a George W. Bush nominee, replaced O’Connor on the court.
Alito would go on to write the majority opinion in the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe and returned the issue of abortion policy to the states.
The Western Journal
What happened during the solemn occasion at the Supreme Court?
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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 93. As a highly respected figure in American history, her legacy will forever be remembered. To pay tribute to her remarkable life and achievements, her body was lying in repose at the Supreme Court in Washington. However, an unfortunate incident occurred during this solemn occasion. One of the officers serving as part of the honor guard for her casket collapsed suddenly on Monday.
The incident was captured in a video that was shared on social media. In the clip, the officer can be seen visibly wobbling before falling to the floor. Fortunately, a fellow officer quickly came to his aid. As of now, no information about the status of the officer has been released.
The officer involved in the incident was believed to be a member of the Supreme Court’s police force. Standing at attention for long periods of time can lead to fainting, especially if the individual is dehydrated. According to the University of Arkansas Medical Services, both of these factors can contribute to fainting spells.
Despite this unfortunate incident, the tribute to Justice O’Connor continued as planned. Her body remained in repose from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Supreme Court on Monday. On Tuesday, there will be an invitation-only funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington to honor her memory.
The Hill reported that all nine current members of the Supreme Court, along with retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, attended a private service for O’Connor at the Supreme Court on Sunday. This demonstrates the immense respect and admiration that the legal community holds for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was a trailblazer and a champion for equality and justice. Her groundbreaking career and dedication to public service have left an indelible mark on the history of the United States. As we mourn her passing, let us also celebrate her remarkable contributions to our society and continue to strive for the ideals she held dear. May she rest in peace.
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