USCP Officer Billy Evans Will Lie in Honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda

The U.S. Capitol Police Department is deeply grateful for this tribute to our fallen hero. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer.

Pelosi, Schumer Announce U.S. Capitol Police Officer William ‘Billy’ F. Evans Will Lie in Honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda

Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that late U.S. Capitol Police Officer William ‘Billy’ F. Evans will lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda.

Officer William Evans was an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police, who died in the line of duty protecting the U.S. Capitol on April 2, 2021, Good Friday. 

“The United States Congress joins all Americans in mourning the tragic death of one of our Capitol Police heroes, Officer Billy Evans,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.  “In giving his life to protect our Capitol and our Country, Officer Evans became a martyr for our democracy.  On behalf of the entire Congress, we are profoundly grateful.”

“It is now the great and solemn privilege of the House of Representatives and the Senate to convey the appreciation and the sadness of the Congress and Country for the heroic sacrifice of Officer Evans with a lying-in-honor ceremony in the U.S. Capitol,” continued Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer.  “It is our hope that this tribute will be a comfort to the family of Officer Evans, particularly his children Logan and Abigail, as will the knowledge that so many Americans mourn with and pray for them at this sad time.  May this tribute also be a source of comfort and an expression of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police Force, which has awed our nation with their courage and resilience during this devastating time.”

A ceremonial arrival will take place on Tuesday, April 13th at 10:30 a.m. on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol.  A Congressional Tribute will be held at 11:00 a.m.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony will be open to invited guests only.

A viewing period will commence at 12:00 p.m. for members of the U.S. Capitol Police.  Members of Congress are invited to attend the viewing period from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  A ceremonial departure will occur at 6:30 p.m.  Additional details will be announced at a later date.