By fayce2b

June 6, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

The best words of advice my father gave me was that I never “heard” him say anything harsh or hateful about another human being. He never cursed nor raised his voice to me nor my siblings. He was gentle and kind to my mother and his family. His living example has provided us with patience and tolerance in everyday living. His job as a letter carrier involved walking 10+ miles each day but at the end of the day, he would dance through the house to greet us. Now that is an example of how to live happy and provide a good feeling about life to your children. He died 23 years ago on his birthday. I miss him every day but his example has made my life rich.

By Bitter

June 8, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

I’m the product of an affair 34 years ago, so my father chose not to acknowledge me. He has 5 other kids that he gave his last name to. He even refused to sign my birth certificate. Yeah - real stand up guy there, right?

I hate Father’s Day.

By Grateful Son

June 8, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

My Father’s Best Advice:

Whatever you do, STAY SINGLE, Son.

Thanks, Dad.

By StephLeighAnn

June 8, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

I could go on and on about all the great lessons my father has taught me and the many words of wisdom he’s imparted, but what has remained most was this bit of advice from daddy: “Options offset disappointments; ALWAYS have options.” These simple words mean a great deal to me and can be applied to almost any facet of one’s life. I hope my father’s advice touches some of you as it has me!

By StephLeighAnn

June 8, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

I could go on and on about all the great lessons my father has taught me and the many words of wisdom he’s imparted, but what has remained most was this bit of advice from daddy: “Options offset disappointments; ALWAYS have options.” These simple words mean a great deal to me and can be applied to almost any facet of one’s life. I hope my father’s advice touches some of you as it has me!

By Nigel Hull

June 10, 2007 6:57 AM | Link to this

“A man that can grow his own food will never starve.” - Dermot Stewart, circe 1981.

Subsequently, we ate potatoes, squash, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, peas, corn and tomoatoes, seasoned with onions, pepers, and basil for the next 20 years.

By Lanette

June 10, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

I just want to says thanks to whomever at AJC always does these photos sections. I enjoy them sooooo much and I’m from S.GA so I usually don’t know any of the folks! These Dad photos were fantastic.

By fk

June 10, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

My dad’s birthday is June 18. He’ll be 88 this year. Every year, his birthday is celebrated on Father’s Day. He always said to keep your ears and eyes open, and your mouth quiet, that way you’ll appear smarter than everyone else in the room. How true.

He’s the father of ten, grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of three, a retired NYC policeman, a veteran of WWII & Korea and a husband for 58.5 years. He said that the one thing he missed in life was having a brother, so he married my mom, who had six. Okay, that was just a perk. Family always has come first.

By BigDaddy

June 11, 2007 4:33 PM | Link to this

Sometimes it’s better to ask your wife for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

By Carol

June 13, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

Not so much advice, maybe, but it certainly has affected my life immensely. “No matter where you go or what you do, I will always be your Dad, whether you want me to be or not.” How do you rebel against love like that? Not easily, I know, I tried. Wasn’t that long ago that I heard myself say the exact same thing to my (then) teenage daughter! Ahh, the circle of life!

By Teresa

June 14, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

My father told us a quote from a famous song back in the day “Momma may have, Pappa may have, but God bless the child who has his own” This advice is strong and everytime I hear it, I am reminded of my father who passed away 9 years ago.

By Audra

June 14, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

Oh there are so many words of wisdom that my father has donned me with over the years. There is the classic “this too shall pass”. The one passed down from his father, a Methodist Minister; “you can go to hell for lying, just like you can for anything else”. But the one that gets repeated the most these days is “Keep your chin up, it makes for a better target”. I love you, Dad.

By Missing Father

June 14, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

My father never gave me any advice. Didn’t get to know him until I turned 28. The one thing I miss is this: I have never used the word “daddy” in my entire life….

By Marissa S.

June 14, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Although my daddy and I have never really been around each other because of the continental distance we still try to remain close. I love the fact that I can be totally honest with him. The great thing about that is, in return, he is the same way with me. So all his advice has always been honest and well thought out, but my favorite words of advice have to be, “I know you have a good head on your shoulders, so use it.” Funny thing is he’s right and even when I make mistakes he will tell me, “You still have a good head on your shoulders, so learn from the situation.” Although he is there and I am here the advice and love is never lacking. Thank you so much daddy, I love you.

By Happy in Conyers

June 14, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

If you don’t have anything nice to say, write a letter!

By Morris

June 14, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

Audra is one of the 2 daughters that her mom and I have been blessed with and yesthey are indeed loved very much.

My dad has been gone for 13 years and it seems like yesterday. He was the Best Man in our wedding 33 years ago because, quite simply, he was the best man I knew. Other very appropriate advice was “Be sure your sins will find you out”,and ” Birds of a feather flock together.”

During this Father’s Day weekend, children everywhere, regardless of how detached you may be from your father, take the time to remember as he will not always be of this earth.

By Phillip's Daughter

June 15, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

The advice my father gave that I still hear every time I want to give up is, Can’t never could, and won’t never will.

By Mollie

June 15, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

My dad bailed when I was very young - but I do remember his one good lesson.

“You don’t have to finish everything on your plate - if you’re not hungry”.

It was so counter to what everyone else’s parents said and to this day I’ve never had a problem with my weight.

By Susan in Kennesaw

June 17, 2007 7:54 AM | Link to this

My dad would say, “If you play rough, you to get hurt”. So when we were rough housing or fighting we knew better than to come crying to our parents. This taught me that it is o.k. to take risks, but I need to be prepared and willing to be responsibile for what goes along with those risks.