A SALUTE TO THE LAST MAVERICK: SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN - The 4th Annual Veterans Awards will pay a special tribute to Senator John McCain's legacy. We will remember Senator John McCain for his many formidable traits--he was a father, prisoner of war, U.S. senator and a presidential nominee, yet we will most remember him as 'The Last Maverick.' McCain's resiliency and courage was evident to all not only in the battlefield but right here in our nation's capital. We admire his honor and the way he was a pioneer in his field, never afraid to stand up for what was right or stand strong in his values and beliefs. As a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the son of a four-star admiral, McCain was the epitome of strength, resiliency and excellence. His leadership qualities and charismatic nature even in the face of adversity were a testament to the impact of his legacy. He stood tall in his fight for social justice and equality and continues to be an inspiration for activism everywhere.