Honor your father today!: Friday, April 3, 2026

Hi, it's Friday, April 3rd.

Today would have been my dad's birthday.

I always remembered my dad's birthday.

Always bought him something and he was like

every other dad impossible to buy for.

And I think when he said the thought was all that mattered,

I think he really meant it.

He taught me three important things.

One more Catholic, as a firefighter,

he never took a day off.

Even on his days off, he frequently worked.

Two, punctuality.

My dad was never on time.

He was always early.

And three, the balance between confidence and humility.

My dad lived right on the 50 yard line.

His nickname was the rooster because he was so cocky.

And yes, he could blend into the woodwork

and give somebody else the focus very easily.

Now, if your dad has passed away,

how can you take one of the things you learn from him

and use it today?

And if your dad's still alive, go and tell him what you learned.