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An Open Letter To My Father For Father's Day

"Everybody has a father, you had a Dad." - M.A.S.H

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An Open Letter To My Father For Father's Day
Dennis Begley

Dear Pops,

I knew that when I got this job, I would have to take this opportunity during Father's day. I knew I needed to tell you that I'm thankful for you and I needed to just thank you for everything you've done for me in my life. So I will take these next couple of minutes to tell you what I just want you to know.

I want you to know that I'm thankful for every single moment of support whether it'd be on the wrestling mat or in the classroom or whatever have you. I want you to know that I'm thankful for every moment that you ever told me that I could do something I set my mind to. Even on the days when I didn't believe that statement was true, I want you to know that the fact you believed in me and continue to believe in me meant the world, I want you to know that I'm thankful for everywhere you drove me, such as wrestling tournaments and hanging out with friends. I want to thank you for staying in the stands for hours to watch me compete. I want to thank you for pushing me to be the best possible version of myself. I want to thank you for getting me motivated to go after my dreams, even on the days when they seem like simple pipe dreams.

Not a lot of people had quite the support system that I have gotten in my life, and one of my greatest supporters and one of my greatest fans has always been my father. I'm very lucky to be able to call you my Dad and a lot of people would agree. Truth be told, if I was to thank you for every single thing you've done for me, five hundred words could never cover that. You've done more as a father than any son could possibly ask for and I truly hope one day I can just earn enough money to get you that Jeep Wrangler you've been talking about, and maybe buy you a nice house. I just want you to know that one day, I will pay you back for everything.




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