I love you so much, and I'm so lucky to have been born to you and mum. Thank you for inpiring me to believe in my dreams. Thank you for being patient with me and allowing me to make my own mistakes; I know sometimes it wasn't easy for you to sit by and watch me learn my lessons when you already knew the answers. Thank you for every investment you made in my future, for hoping for me, believing with me, and supporting my upbringing and education. Thank you for being such a strong father image for me , such a good role model. I resrect you and appreciate your strenght, your judgement, and your love and compassion. If I could, I'd tell the world what an outstanding man you are, what a wonderful dad you are and what a great example you are as a father. If I could, I'd give you the highest award in the land for being the best dad in the world. I know at times I may have disappointed you, but you've been so understanding, so good to me, and so loving. Whatever I do is okay with you, You've never disowned me for my opinions or my actions. You care for me no matter how you feel about how I live my life. That is such a healthy enviroment for a child to grow into. Your acceptance will always serve as the love that provides, the light that leads, and the tie that binds the heart and blood of a family. I'm so lucky, Dad. You're so good to me, and I love you more than I know how to tell you. Miss you so much Dad. Always in my thoughts. Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx