Today marks the 14th year anniversary of my dads death. Not a day goes by that I feel his presence, love, and his lessons. Without a doubt I would not be anywhere near the person I am today if it wasn’t for him.

My dad and I had a rough love relationship with numerous arguments. But every time I think about him it’s only the laughs, lessons, and good times that I can remember.

My dad taught me to treat women with the utmost respect and to never disrespect them no matter how badly they treat you. He taught no matter what situation I’m in wether it be something simple or complex always give it my 100%.

He always knew how to push me to my limits to do my best. I remember hating redoing my homework because of sloppy writing or if he knew that it wasn’t going to get good grades. I’ve spent late nights perfecting school work and never knew the point until unfortunately I was much older. I didn’t realize the only reason he pushed me so hard was that my dad saw potential in me that i was capable of doing something great with my life.

Fourteen years has gone by with me making mistakes, learning from my mistakes, heartaches, and experiences from the highs to the lows. I feel as if I’ve lost the lessons my dad has taught me and has not taken advantage of the gifts he blessed me with.

Along the line I have lost my way to making my dad proud. I want to assure him that I will not stop pushing myself to be the best person, husband, dad, and son I know he knows that I can be. One day I want to be able to say, hey dad I did my best and know that you are proud of me because when I see the look my son gives me, it’s the same look I gave you.

May you rest in peace. Thank you for always being my guardian angel.

I love and miss you Dad each and everyday.