I recall stories about my Dad that really tells the kind of man he was. One particular I recall is one of his customers giving him a lecture about the need to be a more strict businessman telling him…..” he was just to honest”. My Dad replied “you know friend when I lay my head on my pillow at night I can go right to sleep. I never want to have guilt that would keep me awake”. Dad always stressed to us kids “never lie, if you lie you will eventually steal”. He believed in setting a good example and he did so by living a clean and wholesome life. He was a man of integrity. He also said that a mans name is the most important asset in his life and you need to make sure you always take care of it. His way of doing business was simply his word and by the shake of the hand.
Dad we miss you and well never forget the upbringing you bestowed in us kids. We can only hope that we’ve managed to do the same in ours.
Until next time….MtnAire Travlers.
It is sad that we don't have more men like your Dad around anymore. Everyone is out to see if they can get ahead with less efforts. Oh well you have some wonderful memories. He would be proud of the person you turned out to be.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed that you honor your dad this way even after all these years. Mine died 10 years ago, and I have to admit I have forgotten his birthday many times. I need to put it on my calendar and do a post like yours. Thanks for the unintentional reminder to remember those we love after they're gone.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of hero's from your dad's generation in heaven now, simple country values, and knowing right from wrong, nothing can replace that, we tried to instill that in raising our 4 boys and they rae better for it.Nice to see a tribute such as yours to your Dad. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.
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