He was from a different time as his father before him. He worked hard and defended freedom, made no excuses, and died too young. Only these past twelve years do I finally know what he tried to teach me about this life, and I’m better for the lesson. There is more to being a father than simply being party to a child’s life, and thanks to him, I embrace that awesome responsibility every single day.

On this Father’s Day Dad, I can see you in him…