I was able to visit the homestead of one of our great founding fathers today, George Washington's Mount Vernon. It was rather fitting that today was Father's Day as well!
George Washington was an altogether great and exemplary leader, about whom there is not much negative to say. When his country needed him he stepped up. When it was his time to step down he did so willingly. He did not seek for power or glory. He gave many great years of his life in service to his country.
My dad's not the President of our nation, or the General of our armies, but he is our family's father and a great leader. He works harder than anyone I know, except maybe his father but it'd be a close call :) He has never done anything of which I have been ashamed, embarrassed sometimes yes haha he's a goofy guy sometimes too. He provides for our family's financial, spiritual, and physical needs. He's a teacher and he teaches best by his unfailingly good example.
In short there's none greater.
Thanks Dad.
Thank you Jeffrey. You are very kind to say these things, and I appreciate that your memory softens over time. By the way, you look very natural, mature, and professional in a suit in an office.
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