John McCain and the Code

John McCain is being remembered this week for many reasons.  How do you think his life reflected the Code?  He certainly gave his best effort, played by the rules, was a positive influence on others, and conducted himself with honor.  He put team goals ahead of personal goals; while a prisoner of war he was given the opportunity  to go free, but refused since the Navy expected prisoners to be released in the order in which they were captured, and as a team player he did not want special treatment.  We think his most outstanding trait was his courage, which was reflected not just in war, but in his courage to tell the truth as he understood it, and to act according to his conscience, and not what was politically expected.  This courage led others to refer to him as a “maverick.”  In what ways would you like to be considered a maverick?