7 s HERO: Boise man s love for the National Anthem leads to invitation to Gowen Field
Max Sandmeyer listens to the anthem at Gowen Field every day. When the Idaho National Guard heard about his patriotism, they invited him to base for the ceremony. Author: Maggie O Mara Updated: 10:27 PM MDT April 18, 2021
BOISE, Idaho For 55-year-old Max Sandmeyer of Boise, 5 p.m. is the best time of the day. That s when he walks out to his backyard, puts his hand on his heart, and listens to the United States National Anthem as it plays over the loudspeakers at Gowen Field.
He lives about a mile away from Gowen Field and looks forward to hearing it in the distance every day.