Family, friends and dignitaries gathered at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. today to pay tribute to former Secretary of State Colin Powell. The retired 4-star general died from complications of COVID-19. He was 84.
Powell served in three presidential administrations. He broke barriers as the first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state.
President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush attended.
Kenny Holston is a military veteran who served 14 years in the Air Force as a photojournalist both in combat and in garrison. Follow him on Instagram@kenny_holston.
Michael A. McCoy is a combat veteran and Washington, D.C.-based photojournalist. Follow him on Instagram@michaelamccoyphotography.
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