[Fuzzysabeast]: 282.A Hero's Tribute

I woke when I was young to find that the one thing I needed the most had suddenly appeared. A Dad..... You were
the one that took the place noone else would step up to take. Through the years you were the one that was there for me. You
taught me so many things.
You disciplined me when I was bad and taught me right from wrong. You showed me what it meant to love
someone. You taught me through example what it was to respect someone. You explained to me what was worth fighting for
and what wasn't. The most important thing you taught me was what it is to be a Dad.
So many times you sacrificed things for me that you really wanted. Because of you I can now stand up and be the
man you taught me to be. I am independant and strong, loving and caring, kind and compassionate, responsible and honest,
but most of all I'm now a Dad and understand everything you taught me and the reasons for everything you have done for
me.
When other little kids bragged about sportstars I bragged about you. You are my reason for being the man I am
today. I stand in front of you a reflection of all the things you have taught and done for me.
Dad you are my hero!

Written and copyrighted by Jason Howe'07
Dedicated to my Dad, Wilson (Eddie) Lanning.