“Dad, you are my idol, my hero, my knight in shining armor. Every lesson I learned in this life began at your feet, and all the best parts of me come from you and your example. My life has been blessed by your love. I am the man I am today because of your support, and your guidance, and your unwavering, undying belief in the best of me. You cradled my dreams in your heart and you taught me that nothing was out of reach. There is no dream too big in my life, no hope that I can’t wrap my arms around—”
