Happy Father's Day Daddy.
Over the last year, it has been amazing getting to know you the way I always wanted to. To
have you meet my wife and children and show them so much love really means the world to
me.
Growing up, I didn't realize the full sacrifice you made in order to help your family, extended
family, friends, and community survive, and how you eventually paid the price by being placed
in the situation you are in. I admire what it takes to make a decision of such magnitude, and
while my childhood was not filled with glitter and gold, I must thank you for that.
I often felt jealous of others who had their Fathers by their side when I was a youth, and even
now, there are parts of me that wish you were around to confide in personally. As a man and a
father, I can now understand the complexity of who you are and the risks you took to thrive not just for yourself, but for your children.
I say all that to show my thanks. I love you Daddy. Happy Father's Day.
