How I remember Dad

To me my Dad will always be a man of all titles

A doctor
who healed my skinned knees when I'd scrape them

A coach
who taught me how to throw and catch so I could play ball

A judge
who sentenced me to my room when I was too rough to handle.

A guide
who through his trials and tribulations lit for me a candle

A gardener
who sewed in me the seeds of life, hope, and compassion

A poet
whose words never rhymed but his writing was beautiful

A suave businessman
whose top priority was always family

A knight
who taught me that chivalry isn't dead, it's just rusty

A chef
who knew just how much French toast and cartoons to use for the perfect Saturday morning

A pillar
who was always there to support me when I'd waver

A sage
whose greatest insight was the ability to listen

To me
Dad was all of these things and much more.

But above and beyond all
he was a father by every definition of the word

Dad was a very bright person who brought light to my life

And today I see that light reflected in all of his friends family and loved ones who have gathered here today to remember him

I ask to take that light with you when you go

Because if you do he will never be forgotten.

I love you DAD.

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