Some call him Dennis; others call him Denny, but I just call him Dad. My father is one of the greatest men I know. What makes a man great? Well there are many different reasons a man could be considered great. My Dad has always been a hard-working man. For all of my childhood and adult life (until recent years) my Dad has worked as a Police Officer. He would work 4 days on and 2 days off. Most of his career he worked the midnight shift. I would see him come home early in the morning in his uniform and always felt a little sense of pride that he was "my Dad" My Dad is funny or should I say "witty" He has a very quick and sometimes dry sense of humor. He is a fantastic story-teller and can often capture a small audience when we say "Dad tell the story about such and such" My Dad is honest in everything he says and does. My Dad is kind to others and generous; and when he gives he does so quietly so as not to boast. My Dad is humble, there are alot of things he could brag about, but he just doesn't. He is very smart and very wise. I remember one time a debate was going on about politics and the future of our country. The debate was getting a little heated; and my wise father simply said "The History of the world is written; we can only move towards it in hope" My Dad is a true Christian and lives what he believes to the best of his ability. I am grateful for the teacher and example my father has been to me through out my life. His values have become my values. A child truly learns by watching and I had and still have a great man to watch and learn from. One more thing, my Dad has always had a sense of adventure. He likes fast cars, and in recent years fast motorcycles. These days he can be seen riding around on his Suzuki GSXR 1000 sport bike. Not only is he a great Dad; he's pretty cool too! Happy Father's Day to one of the greats - I love you Dad.
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