Lessons From Dads: Readers Share Stories of the Men Who Influenced Them
- A daughter expressed gratitude for her grandfather's care, stating, "You were there to pick me up from the orphanage and took me in as your own daughter, and I am eternally grateful."
- Reggie Leach, a former Stanley Cup champion, cherishes the joy of fatherhood and coaching alongside his son Jamie, also a champion, celebrating their shared legacy.
- Charles Bird, a father and grandfather, has overcome challenges as a sole custodian, striving to provide his children with a proud upbringing and supporting their education.
- All the featured fathers emphasized the importance of listening, fostering relationships, and supporting their children to lead better lives, offering valuable advice to other dads.
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Nod to pops: My hero, my coach, my inspiration, Grandpa Couchot
Father figures can be of many kinds in one’s life, whether that be biological, stepdad, a grandparent, an uncle or even a close family friend. Whoever they may be, their role is the same: to show love, to be a role model, to protect you, to be a hero and inspiration — and, in my instance, a coach. I’ve been fortunate to have many people in my life who have played father-figure-type roles in my life. When I try to narrow it down to the one who tr…
New fathers building strong foundation through F.O.A.M.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Fathers on a Mission, also known as F.O.A.M., held their annual Father’s Day event, but with a new twist. This year, the focus shifted to soon-to-be fathers. Being a dad is not easy. Especially for new dads. It’s something Coldman Johnson is very familiar with. "Just paying attention to detail, being more relevant in the life of my kids, and my sons. It doesn't take a lot to do much, and there is stuff that w…
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