Washington, D.C. ­– U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today on the Maricopa Board of Supervisors’ petition to name the Estrella Mountains peak in honor of Charles Keating IV:

“I strongly support the Maricopa Board of Supervisors’ petition to name the Estrella Mountains peak in honor of Charles Keating IV, who was killed in action in support of the U.S. mission against ISIL. Charlie represented the very best among us. He was a star athlete, an elite military officer, a trusted friend, and a devoted husband, son and brother. He was a courageous leader and loyal adviser, and gave his life serving a cause greater than his own. I’ll do everything I can to support this designation, which will serve as a reminder of Charlie’s incredible life to all those who visit this Arizona treasure.”

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