Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the schedule of events in honor of Gov. Charles W. Turnbull, whose body will lie in state at Government House on St. Croix and St. Thomas and The Battery on St. John.
Additionally, there is a candlelight service planned that will take place at Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas, as well as a funeral service at Christchurch Methodist and interment at Eastern Cemetery, followed by a repast at Fort Christian on St. Thomas.
The schedule is as follows:
- August 10: Governor Turnbull will lie in state at Government House in Christiansted, St. Croix, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 11: Governor Turnbull will lie in state at The Battery in Cruz Bay, St. John, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- August 12: Governor Turnbull will lie in state at Government House on St. Thomas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A candlelight vigil will take place in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- August 13: A viewing will take place at Christchurch Methodist Church at 9 a.m.
The funeral service will take place at Christchurch Methodist Church at 10 a.m.
Interment at Eastern Cemetery on St. Thomas immediately after the funeral service.
Repast will take place at Fort Christian on St. Thomas following interment.
Members of the public are invited to attend all events.
