code. he lived by a set of public virtus that brought strength and purpose to his life and country. he was curages. with a curage that frightened his captors and inspired his countryman. he was honest. no matter whom it offended. presidents were not spared. he was honorable. always recognizing that his opponents were still patriots and human beings. he loved freedom with a passion of a man who knew its spbs. he respected the dignity inherent in every life. a dignity that does not stop at borders cannot be erased by dictators. perhaps above all john detested the abuse of power. could not abide bigots and swagering despresident trumps. there was something deep inside him that made him stand up for