My Hero (happy birthday dad)

I thank God everyday for blessing me with the family that I have. My father's birthday was earlier this week but he was out of town so today is the day I'm celebrating his birthday with him. That being said I wanted to let you all know how important my dad is in my life and how thankful I am to have a father like him.

My dad is my best friend. Growing up my father always coached my sports teams. I know the last thing he wanted to spend his spare time on was coaching a bunch of rugrats in baseball and football. He did it though, because he knew that those were moments I would cherish forever. My dad always treated me like my teammates, some didn't even know he was my dad. He thought it was the only way to be fair and impartial. He made me earn my playing time like everyone else. My dad showed me at a very young age how important it was to be a man of high character.

Since I was a wee little lad, my father has always taken me to sporting events. We have been to the Stanley Cup, the World Series, Bucs Games, Eagles Games, WWF Smackdown (yeah WWF). My dad has always been the father that all of my friends wish they were blessed with. When I look back at most of my favorite memories in my life there is one constant, my father, my best friend, right there by my side.

I have never met another man with my fathers work ethic. I have never met another man who cares about his family the way my father does. No matter the sacrifice, my father would make it a million times over to make me, my brother, or my sister happy.

My father served his country proudly for 20 years. He worked two jobs to put food on the table for my family. My dad has always gone the extra mile for his family, friends, and country. Although at times he is short tempered (wonder if that's where I get it from haha) I have never met a man with the heart that my father has. He constantly goes above and beyond the call of duty in all aspects of his life

Speaking of call of duty, I haven't even mentioned my fathers alter ego GrillMaster62. My father plays battlefield and call of duty with me and my friends on xbox live. He actually enjoys it now, but the only reason my father would play video games was because he knew how much I enjoyed it. My father has a funny way of making everyone feel loved by the little things he does. Far too often people overlook the little things. Im pretty sure even he overlooks all of the little things he has done for me.

My father taught me how to work hard and play harder. My father taught me to love with my whole heart. My father taught me how to be a man of God while being a man for the people. My father is the most special individual I have ever met. I am blessed to call my father my best friend and truly mean it. I love you so damn much pops, I am doing everything I can to make you proud.

Your son,
Christopher