Lie-in-State Ceremony

Members of Sir Rabbie’s family were joined by members of parliament, members of the diplomatic corp, and dignitaries to pay final respects.

Sir Rabbie’s final farewell journey began in his home province of East New Britain. He had been flown there for a final visit with family and his people.

His body returned to Port Moresby on Friday April 14.

On April 16, a National Hauskrai was set up at the Sir John Guise Stadium for the public to sit with the immediate family members, friends and colleagues of Late Sir Rabbie, and mourn his loss.

The casket arrived at the Parliament House at around 11am where it was carried by pallbearers from the Correctional Services.

The casket of one of PNG's founding fathers was draped with the PNG flag as it was received by the clerk of Parliament and escorted into the Parliament's grand hall.

The Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae, Prime Minister James Marape and few members of Parliament were present to farewell Sir Pita Lus.

The family of Late Sir Pita Lus was also present at the grand hall.