Father - Daniel K. I never called my father "dad" or "daddy," he has always beenPapa to me. Nothing else quite fits. I have admired him ever since I canremember. I loved everything about him, his sea-green eyes, honest face, even hisgraying hair. Continue...
Father - Edward F. Onthe morning of September 11, 2001, my father followed his normal routine with noidea that the next few hours would change history. My father is a policepsychologist for the New York City Police Department and is very proud of hisprofession. Continue...
Father - Keith N. This selection can be found in Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul, the 7th in the Teen Ink
book series, all available in bookstores nationwide and online.
Father - Mark K Myhero is a man who drives a truck 15 hours a day. I look up to him. He is myfather. He often comes home exhausted and frustrated, but he makes a good livingand supports me well. Continue...
Father - Martin S. Itwas eleven o'clock and I should have been in bed an hour and a half ago. Aproject was due the next day, though, and my dad was helping me with thefinishing touches. The light was dim and we were both tired, but we did it,together. Continue...
Father - Robert W. D. Baird III In 1968, just a few days after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., my dadleft for the jungles of Vietnam. For the next 13 months, he spent his life inconstant danger fighting for his country, and losing many of his friends. Continue...
Father - Thomas S. Since the terrorist attacks, my life has changed dramatically. Yes, I am an American,but the crashes and mass loss of life really hit home because my dad is afirefighter. Continue...
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