What is your Dad's legacy for you?

Question

This Sunday is Father's day,for some of you.Is your Dad still alive? Will you see him? How will you celebrate? Are(were)you good friends? Was him a good father to you,when you were a child?
And now?

Any good stories?

Memories?

Tell me more about him,please! Where were he born? How was his life? What is(was)his job? And his hobbies? His favorite sports? Music?What else does(did)he like?And what he doesn't(didn't) like? His favorite foods? Snacks? Drinks? What kind of clothes does(did)he like to wear?

What are(were)his eccentricities?

What else can you tell me about him?

Thank you for sharing your life with me!:)

Answer 1

A life VERY WELL LIVED in the field of medicine and saving lives; the son of two immigrant European parents in New York; at five years old, he knew and bragged about the fact that he was going to be a doctor; a World War II medic and survivor; the founder of a prominent local physician's group practice; he met and married a wonderful woman who bore him six children, and subsequently nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren (so far); lots of honors and awards for outstanding service to his career and his community, including one that was established in his name for future generations; a fantastic sense of humor with a story for every occasion; survived the deaths of two of his children, my brothers, with great dignity and grace, as well as heartache; I've never known a more incredible man, because his kind doesn't exist any more. He comes from an era of complete selflessness, duty, courage, faithfulness, and REAL family values! Just last month, we had a 90th birthday celebration for him, one of the best days that I've ever lived! I get choked up when I hear the song by Dan Fogelberg, Leader of the Band:

"The leader of the band is tired, and his eyes are growing old. But his blood runs through my instrument, and his song is in my soul. My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man. I'm just a living legacy to the leader of the band".

Answer 2

When I was a kid, my dad wasn't around a lot because he was always working and there was 6 of us. He was more into my brothers than me and he was physically abusive to me. However, after a bunch of therapy, I made peace with him when I was in my late 20's. Now in my 40's he's my best friend and I try to learn everything I can from him because he's been through a lot. He taught me to never give up, try to accept my circumstances and he showed me that a real man takes care of his family, no matter what. Unfortunately, I didn't marry a man like my dad, I'm now divorced and really suffering for it because my x hasn't paid child support in over a year. My dad would never do such a thing and he helps me, even though I'm an adult.

Here;s a really funny story--when I was a teenager, I loved David Bowie. There was a line in one of his songs and I didn't know one of the words, so I said, "Say dad, what's a phallus?" He says "where'd you hear that" I say "Oh, it's in this Bowie song, he says 'I'm a phallus in pigtails". My dad had to turn away because he was cracking up. He clears his throat and says, "well, that's a penis." I could have died, I was so embarrassed I ran to my room and slammed the door. How he ever kept a straight face, I'll never know.

I'll be sooooo sad when he's gone, I can hardly bear it. So I try to enjoy every moment with him. He's a wonderful man and great father.

Answer 3

My father passed away in February 2001. He was an incredible man. He married my mom in 1970, when she had six kids and the oldest one was pregnant. He took care of us and taught us right from wrong.

We were all there when he passed. His whole family around him giving him the love and respect he deserved. He helped raise all six kids and numerous grandkids. He was a kind and loving man who worked hard. He worked for the railroad for 32 years....in the end, even when he was too sick to work, the guys on his crew would lift him into the truck and let him stay there all day. He had only a few months more to go until he could retire with full benefits. He made it. Thanks to his stubborn determination and the respect of his men, my mom has enough money to live comfortably for the rest of her life. Which is why he held on for so long.

The last thing he said to me was "Sissy, take care of your Mother." I have been taking care of Mom for the last 5 years. I will not let him down. Or let myself down.

Without his guidance I wouldn't be the person I am today. Even though I made some serious mistakes I always did the right thing in the end. Mostly because of what he and Mom taught me. I hope to be able to teach my daughter the same things.

Answer 4

My dad was my mom ... he had patience and perseverance (which is a Bishop to his excellency) ... he was also ornery and liked to push everyone's buttons ... being my daddy, he certainly knew all my buttons; but he also knew how to calm me down after working me all up in a frenzy. He was a great sound post that helped me organize my thoughts and he was always navigating me on where to take my life. My natural state is to just sit and enjoy the scenery, but he always was looking at where I've been ... where I am ... and where he wanted me to go. I usually went where he navigated (willing or not).

I can't say he lived a saintly life, but he was a good man with values that were admired. He did indulge in fine dining, and lavish trips. He loved technology but never bought the new technology. Instead, he'd shop, drool and then in a year or two after the prices went down, he'd jump on the technology band wagon.

Amazingly, he embraced the music that me and my sister listened to. We had this CD which we called "Convertible music" and it made no sense ... Backstreet boys ... Chile Peppers ... a little Blondy ... with Clearance Clearwater ... Greenday ... and Spice Girls. He liked to pop that in the convertible and jam away. People would stare at him like he was a freak.

People always give me the sympethetic sigh or sad eyes when I tell them I was "Motherless" ... but they'll never understand the greatness that my dad gave me in a mother's place. I think I was blessed to have him as a mother & father in one.

Answer 5

I miss my dad who died almost three years ago.I thank my father for instilling in me a strong sense of integrity. I have been known within my family for saying "you can;t take the ethics test twice".One of my dad'd favorite hymns was Standing by a purpose true.He believed you should stand up for what you believed in, even if you were standing alone. He was not a pretentious man but knew the measure of a man.He didn't prejudge anyone that I know of, he was firm but fair.We enjoyed trips to the museum, forts and fairs. Once we had a big family picnic and it started to rain(no lightning, just enough to put a damper on things).My dad noticed we were all a little glum and he said "Anyone can have fun when the sun is shining,but it takes real spirit to have fun in the rain" . He loved all his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.Some he only knew briefly like the breeze brushing against your cheek but he loved them all the same.What a man ,I miss him but just talking about him made me feel he was right beside me.

Answer 6

My father is still alive, and I love him dearly. Although he was not the greatest father figure in my life.

My grandfather acted the role for me. We just had his funeral. It was hard. All the memories were so powerful, and it is sad that it took his sickness and death to bring them out.

We all will remember flannel shirts. He had so many, shirts and those big baggy flannel jacket things.

I think the thing that is the strong the reignites with me was his work ethic. He taught his family how to be diligent and loving.

He was not a rich man in the sense of material objects he had so much more.

My grandfather was one of the most pivotal men in my life. I shall miss him this fathers day. I think of him and know he is in a better place.

Answer 7

My mom and dad got divorced at an early age. My dad refused to ever come and see us and when he did he would take us for a drive around the block. YIPEE!! About six years ago finnally got tired of being treated like second class to him so I told him how I felt. So no I did not spend time with my dad on fathers day. He did not deserve to see me. I spent time with my stepdad who is the best dad in the world!!

Answer 8

Well, I never knew my father, so have nothing really to tell. I was three years old when he and my mother divorced, and I do not remember him at all. After they divorced, he had nothing whatsoever to do with me or my sister. I have no idea if he is still alive or not, and quite frankly, have no desire to know, or to see him. I was raised by my mother and stepfather. My stepfather passed away one month before I was married, in 1983. He was a good man, and really all the father that I ever needed. :)

Answer 9

My dad showed me what kind of man I DID NOT want to marry.
Sorry...I know you were looking for good stories but that is about as good as it gets for me.

Answer 10

My Dad was a good man..........hard , but fair. He taught me to love to work, and to be fair and honest in my dealings with others. He taught me that you can succeed, if you want to bad enough. He died almost 11 years ago, but the things he taught me, live on through me.