Gen. Colin Powell was an influential figure in American life for decades — known around the world as a soldier and a diplomat who blazed trails and mentored those who followed in his path. His devotion to public service landed him in major roles at the White House, the Pentagon and the State Department, but as News4’s Barbara Harrison shows, he also spent a lot of time in unofficial Washington, giving back to the local community.
A memorial service for Gen. Colin Powell will be held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., a spokesperson said.
The service on Friday, Nov. 5 will be by invitation only. There will be limited seating.
Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state.
The National Cathedral has hosted funeral and memorial services for some of the highest-ranking government officials and celebrities, including former president George H. W. Bush and Sen. John McCain.
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Powell died of complications from COVID-19 earlier this week at age 84.
He was vaccinated against coronavirus but also immunocompromised. He suffered from several health issues, including multiple myeloma.
