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I have learned many life lessons from my father because he is a man of great wisdom. Of course he did not grow wise until I grew older. My Dad is a family man who keeps life simple as his goals have always been to give his family what they need and of course many of there wants also. He taught me leading by example that FAMILY is lifes greatest asset. He always has great work ethics and taught me the same. I take great pride in all my actions. My dad always has a plan for tomorrow as he said often save for a rainy day. It rains often. My dad always taught me its okay if you make mistakes along the way as long as you learn from them. Also taught me to always have the facts and journal all details if it a subject of importance as there are two sides to every story but the one with the facts will win. From the time i was very little he informed me that the word hate was worse than a swear. This is very true cause hate in the heart will consume you. He also whispered words of wisdom to me LET IT BE. My dad is the greatest dad i could have asked for and I thank God everyday that he chose me. Happy Fathers Day Dad 2014. — Amy Dall
I have learned many life lessons from my father because he is a man of great wisdom. Of course he did not grow wise until I grew older. My Dad is a family man who keeps life simple as his goals have always been to give his family what they need and of course many of there wants also. He taught me leading by example that FAMILY is lifes greatest asset. He always has great work ethics and taught me the same. I take great pride in all my actions. My dad always has a plan for tomorrow as he said often save for a rainy day. It rains often. My dad always taught me its okay if you make mistakes along the way as long as you learn from them. Also taught me to always have the facts and journal all details if it a subject of importance as there are two sides to every story but the one with the facts will win. From the time i was very little he informed me that the word hate was worse than a swear. This is very true cause hate in the heart will consume you. He also whispered words of wisdom to me LET IT BE. My dad is the greatest dad i could have asked for and I thank God everyday that he chose me. Happy Fathers Day Dad 2014. — Amy Dall
My Dad:

My Daddy is so nice and generous and kind. He reminds me of Martin Luther King, Jr. because he is kind to everybody in the world. He is so caring to me and gives me the greatest lesson of time — time to be with him, and especially time to PLAY with him! Time to play with my Daddy is the most fun of all because he loves me and we laugh. If I'm playing with a toy and it falls on the ground, Daddy picks it up. My Daddy ran a race called the Tough Turtle so my favorite children's garden could win money for new garden things. And then I ran the race for children and Daddy ran close to me and said,
My Daddy is so nice and generous and kind. He reminds me of Martin Luther King, Jr. because he is kind to everybody in the world. He is so caring to me and gives me the greatest lesson of time — time to be with him, and especially time to PLAY with him! Time to play with my Daddy is the most fun of all because he loves me and we laugh. If I’m playing with a toy and it falls on the ground, Daddy picks it up. My Daddy ran a race called the Tough Turtle so my favorite children’s garden could win money for new garden things. And then I ran the race for children and Daddy ran close to me and said, “Good job! Keep going! You can do it!” and I was fast
I am thankful to my father for teaching me the value of good work ethics – “Hard work pays off.” My father came from humble beginnings in his life which inspired him to be ambitious. He believed in an honest day’s work made for an honest day’s pay. Daddy worked hard to provide for his family and he always somehow had more to give to others in need. He was modest about his accomplishments- never one to boast or brag. He would be the first one to be humble about him when praised. The greatest gift I received from my father was his ability to say “I love you”. He never left a conversation with me or any of his family without saying “I love you”. And he didn’t stop there. If he knew you, he would find something special to say to you to express his fondness for you. I had the good fortune to hear him say “I am proud of you”. How happy he made me feel when he would say “Daddy loves you dear”. I miss my father every day. I smile when I think of him and whisper, “ I love you, Daddy.” — Georgia Temple
I am thankful to my father for teaching me the value of good work ethics – “Hard work pays off.” My father came from humble beginnings in his life which inspired him to be ambitious. He believed in an honest day’s work made for an honest day’s pay. Daddy worked hard to provide for his family and he always somehow had more to give to others in need. He was modest about his accomplishments- never one to boast or brag. He would be the first one to be humble about him when praised. The greatest gift I received from my father was his ability to say “I love you”. He never left a conversation with me or any of his family without saying “I love you”. And he didn’t stop there. If he knew you, he would find something special to say to you to express his fondness for you. I had the good fortune to hear him say “I am proud of you”. How happy he made me feel when he would say “Daddy loves you dear”. I miss my father every day. I smile when I think of him and whisper, “ I love you, Daddy.” — Georgia Temple
Claude Poulin

My Dad:

Kenneth Toothaker, Sr.

My Dad:

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just like him and now we are both Tough Turtles. We even have walkie talkies and I say, “Come in, Tough Turtle! Happy Father’s Day, over and out!” Time with my Daddy is the best of all because I will be just like him — so caring and so fun.

— Grace Montana

My Dad:

Alfred O. Pullen

I wish to pay tribute to my wonderful stepfather, who I fondly called Rick. Rick taught me the value of being a positive role model.

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He came into my life over 40 years ago and it was easy to accept him. Rick was a quiet man who put his family first beyond himself. He never shirked the responsibility of the children in the life of the woman he loved. Instead he faced the challenge with an open heart and accepted us as if we were his own. I commend him for that and I am grateful for the love and support he provided to me.

Recently this wonderful man passed away and I will miss him. I thank you, Rick, for accepting me and for being the “Dad” that you didn’t have to be. “

Thank you.

— Georgia Temple

My Dad:

John Frederick Stoll

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He taught me that “God is Good.” “How?” you ask. He taught me by example.

He voted. It was a Godgiven privilege. He took our family to church every Sunday. He opened his own TV business when he was unemployed for several years at age 50. He supported our family of six on $60 a week that he earned at his TV shop. His favorite song was “What A Friend.”

Every evening about 7pm we had family altar. My father read the Bible and my mother prayed. I was around 10 or 12. I remember the saying back then. “The family that prays together stays together.” Our family stayed together.

My brother and I were with my father when he died September 14, 2003. Dad’s eyes waved me “Goodbye” as he went to meet our Good God.

— Lucy Holm


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