Dad- My Best Friend And My Hero! Happy Father’s Day Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Scare

Dad- My Best Friend And My Hero! Happy Father’s Day Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Scare

Mangaluru: “Father- he’s a man of great dignity, honor and strength. His merits are noble, and of admirable length. He is far greater than all other men that you know, He’s your Dad, he’s your best friend and a true hero.” That’s right- and remembering my dad who passed away in the year 1992, and being grateful to all that he had done to me while I was growing up, and on his birthday two days ago, I went and prayed, at his tomb in Bejai cemetery. While it might seem that mothers are often more appreciated, we should not overlook the importance of a great father. Sometimes harsh and maybe a little distant, sometimes more nurturing than one could expect, a dad builds the image of a true man in his son’s or daughter’s eyes. He is the one you run to when your mother goes all nuts for making a mistake, but he is also the one that will make your tremble like a soldier in front of his sergeant.

A dad is often the entertaining figure in a family. Dads are the ones teaching us about sports, tricks and… pranks – someone has to do this too. When a kid gets to say “My dad is better than your dad” — not the best thing to say, true — it’s only proof that a father has done his job right and for his child, he is better than anyone, a true role model and hero. A great dad will always support you, help you and protect you, and most importantly, he will always have your back. And today, 21 June is Father’s Day, therefore take time, and appreciate and thank your dear dad for all the good things he has done to you.

Remembering My Dad on Father’s Day Who’s in Heaven-Happy Father’s Day, Dad.

I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection. A father is a man who expects his children to be as good as he meant to be. My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. Dads are most ordinary men turned into heroes, many a times. Back in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge of United States of America proclaimed the first national Father’s Day. Since then, Father’s Day has been celebrated on the third Sunday of June, including India. But the officially recognized date of Father’s Day varies from country to country.

We have the sneaking suspicion that Father’s Day pales in comparison to the hoopla surrounding Mother’s Day. But that is probably as it should be- for fathers are often those supporting souls in the background. Your father is the one you always turn to for advice, quite encouragement and support. He’s your guardian and a guide, someone that you count on and to be always on your side. Dad was the one who taught you how to ride a bicycle or drive a car, or many other things which you wanted to know or learn. That knowledge and sense of self-sufficiency then could be passed on to the next generation- from father to son, from father to son.

Pro-Cyclist Donny Menezes after hectic Cycling Spree takes care of new-born child

Prof Maria D’costa and her dad Late John D’souza (Karwar)

Father’s Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but all men who act as a father figure : Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, ” Big Brothers “, and adult male friends. So on Father’s Day take time to show your dads, and also to those who acted like your dad how much you appreciate them and what they have meant in your lives. And make sure you love and respect your dad all year long, and not just on Father’s Day. Remembering her Dad, Prof Maria Phyllis D’costa – the Director of Uxcel-the Institute of Excellence, Mangaluru has dedicate this poem – “FOR PAPA WITH LOVE”

“When I look back at my sunshine days,
I can see Papa ever so happy!
He prided over our childlike ways,
For we made him proud and chirpy!

He carried me on his bicycle,
While everyone walked to school;
He delighted us with his paintings
When the artist in him ruled!

Papa loved to make us laugh;
His acting often cheered us up
His was a dedicated scouter;
In cricket he won the umpire’s cup.

Papa’s writing is worth a memory,
For his calligraphy, he was sought;
His English was impeccable!
The editorial ,he said, contained concise thought.

Papa urged us to read the newspaper,
We didn’t understand then the need
He tucked my net very neatly
He saw me tired, I appreciate Pa’s tender deed!

How can I Thank You Papa,
For the strength you were to us then?
We pray God grant you peace,
Keep you safe within his ken!”

I end this column with ‘ Daddy’s Hands ‘ by Holly Dunn, which would be a perfect tribute song for Father’ Day. Happy Father’s Day to you all !