Today was a sad, but excellent opportunity to learn about Senator John McCain. We discussed his past as a third generation naval officer, his service during wartime, capture and captivity during the Vietnam War and his subsequent entry into U.S. politics. After two terms in the House of Representatives, Senator McCain served 6 terms as a Republican Senator - 36 years in the Senate! We discussed his presidential bid, too. But most important, we discussed how Senator McCain was the quintessential politician: one who placed ideas and the good of the nation before his party platform. He leaves behind an incredible legacy, one that includes reaching across the aisle to democrats on Capital Hill and even working with presidents from both parties such as George W. Bush and Barack Obama.