Everyone has a dad, and whether or they not play a significant role in their life is up to

them. Father’s play one of the biggest roles that there is in building a child’s future. From

making sure the child is fed and safe, to creating a loving bond with them and showing them that

they are just as important to them as they are to you. Growing up, my dad has always played an

important role in my life, whether it was just from who he was as a person, to how he taught me

throughout my adolescent years and even now. He has always been someone I look up to, and

was the person I wanted to grow into. He has helped me pursue my dreams, and encouraged me

to be the best person that I can be.

My dad was the first man I ever knew. He showed me what a man can really be, and who

they should be as a father. He was not always the best at showing his emotions, but at the end of

the day, I knew that he loved me for who I was. When I was a kid, I was very reserved and shy.

He was always my best friend. I remember the days when I lived at home, no matter how old I

was, he would greet me like I was still his little girl. He would come home from work everyday,

covered in dirt and grime. The first thing my brother and I would see when he came home from

work was his head of silver hair. When he walked through the door, he would always make sure

to stop by our rooms and give us a big hug and ask us how our day at school was. When he

hugged you, you could feel his rough hands from being used at work everyday. This was always

a reminder of how hardworking he was. His skin was always darker than the rest of my family,

from being out in the sun all day. I’ve never known anyone funnier than my dad. He can make

me laugh so hard that my stomach hurts. He has always been loving, but he can also be hot

headed too. Sometimes he is quick to judge, but I know that he always means well in his heart. I

always felt like my dad and I were one in the same, and I could always see through his hard

exterior to his soft inside.

 Throughout my childhood, I remember so many adventures that he had taken my brother

and I on to make sure that we were always having fun. From as far back as I can recall, he would

take me fishing. There are pictures of me and him, holding up big fish that we caught with my

tiny pink Barbie fishing rod. He showed me not to be scared of the slimy pink worms. Then as I

got older and my brother came along, he was also included in our adventures. We were a trio,

always together. First, I remember our bike rides along the Susquehanna River. My dad would

pack up all of our bikes because my brother and I were too small to load them ourselves. Then

we would drive down to the river in my dad’s big silver truck, which would make a loud noise

every time it accelerated. Then he would always make sure that we had our helmets on, and our

bikes were all safe and ready to go. I could always feel that our safety and happiness were his

main priority, no matter the circumstances. Even though his exterior was hard and tough, his

interior was soft and full of love for his family.

I have always admired how smart and independent he is. I believe that he knows

everything there is to know about cars, and fixing things. I don’t think that there is a thing that he

cannot figure out how to fix. Even without having a college degree, he has proved to me time

and time again that he is the smartest man I know. He has always taught me to be strong and

independent myself. He has always been my best friend in the entire world. When I turned 18,

we had a plan to go get matching tattoos of a pea pod. The tattoo represented our bond and our

connection, and how we were one in the same, hence two peas in a pod! He has inspired me to

go to college and get my degree. After highschool, I was confused on what I wanted to do with

my life, and my dad helped me pick out my strengths, so that I could grow into my best self. He

has always told me that he was proud of me, and that I could accomplish anything that I had put

my mind to. He is the reason that I am pursuing my dream of becoming a detective.

 Father’s play one of the biggest roles there is to play in a child’s future. Nobody has ever

cared about me the way that I know my dad cares about me. He has shown me how to be myself,

and not be scared to do so. He is the reason I am as strong and carefree as I am.