Following the death of Sen. John McCain on Saturday, Pennsylvania’s senators have added their own words of support for those mourning his loss.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., both released statements about the veteran and Arizona senator.

“Today is a sad day for the Senate and America,” said Toomey. “Senator John McCain was a hero and one of our nation’s greatest patriots.”

“But most of all Senator McCain was a fighter. He fought for his country in Vietnam. He fought for his brothers in arms while being held as prisoners of war. And for more than 30 years, Senator McCain fought for Arizonans in the Senate. Most importantly, Senator McCain was not afraid to fight for what he thought was right, even when it was unpopular,” Toomey continued.

Toomey offered more personal words on the Arizona senator, too.

“Senator McCain led a life that should be admired and respected by all Americans,” he said. “I am proud to have called him a friend. Kris and I send our deepest sympathies to Cindy and the entire McCain family.”

Casey also talked about McCain’s service in the military.

“John McCain was a patriot who served our nation with honor and distinction as a Navy pilot and public official,” Casey said. “Today, we come together to mourn his loss, to express gratitude for the sacrifices he made for America and to extend our condolences to his family. As a servicemember, he experienced the horrors of war and captivity and still returned with a desire to continue serving our nation.”

Casey expressed appreciation of McCain’s work as a longtime lawmaker.

“Throughout his time in the House of Representatives and more than 30 years in the Senate, John McCain was a tireless fighter for his principles and a champion of U.S. service members,” he said. “We have all benefited from Senator McCain’s lifetime of service. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”