Today would have been my Dad's 75th birthday. As I was reminded last weekend, he taught me many things in the time we spent together:He taught me how to check the oil and tire pressure on my car
, and showed me that the Mustang is a magnificent machine.His goal was for me to be independent, and he sent me off to college so I would never have to depend on anyone.
My Dad taught me that girls can be good at sports, and that I should compete as long as I'm still having fun
.His work ethic showed that effort and perseverance pays off, and that there's nothing more rewarding than being your own boss.
My Dad loved his family with all his heart
and he soothed sickness with a can of chicken soup and 50 bucks.He taught us that traveling is an education in itself
but there's no place like 809.An Irish fan he was not
, but that showed us how rivalries can be good family fun 
.That character
passed on his crazy beautiful feet, which to this day continues to build my own character. He modeled value and respect for the women in his life
and he protected them 
...but nothing made him more proud than his boys
. To Dad hard work was a must, but he showed us that sometimes you just have to sit down in the shade and drink a cold beer
.My Dad marched to the tune of his own whistle, which made him a very unique individual. That is the most important lesson of all.
I think of you every day Dad, and miss you so very much. You are always in my heart...
5 comments:
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Beautiful, just beautiful and the memories and emotions and value just intensify over the years! I like to think of it like Gandolf does, death is just the next adventure!
Andy M
An awesome tribute. Makes me miss my dad, too. Well written!
very touching.
after my father died, I tried to emphasize the good things about him to my siblings, and that I was a good person because of my father, not in spite of him.
Patrick
Thanks fellas! Let us never forget from where we came...
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