CC Biker & motorsports
vol 5 issue 5
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june 2020
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My Father, My Hero: Happy Father’s Day 2020 Kelli Morgan-Langley WRITER
June 21st will mark my twelfth Father’s Day without my Dad, although it seems like only yesterday he was there lecturing me about changing my oil, giving me advice on my job, and spoiling his grandchildren like he never spoiled his children. They say only the good die young, and God took the best that December morning. He left his wife, his kids and his grandkids without a center. Father’s Day is always a bittersweet day for my family. “Papa” was more than a grandfather to his grandchildren, he often had to step into the role of father for one reason or another. He could fix anything, whether it was a Freightliner or a Hot Wheels car. Not the most talkative guy in the world, when he spoke, people listened. He taught me to ride a bicycle and to ride a horse. He taught me to ride a motorcycle and drive a car, but not until I learned how to change the oil, change a tire, adjust points and plugs, and other “basic” maintenance. He taught me life isn’t fair, to get up when something knocked me down, and to stand up for what I believe in. Hard to believe how much I miss that man.
My Hero By Jaime E. Murgueytio
My hero is the quiet type, No marching bands, no media hype, But through my eyes, it’s plain to see, A hero, God has sent to me. With gentle strength and quiet pride, All self-concern is set aside, To reach out to his fellow man, And be there with a helping hand. Heroes are a rarity, A blessing to humanity. With all they give and all they do, I’ll bet the thing you never knew, My hero has always been you.
for your dad or step-dad. Facetime, go out for a ride with him, social distancing from across the street, sending cards and gifts. Take the time to make Dad feel special. And if the powers-that-be do lift this lockdown we’re in then make sure to go see him and thank him for being there! One the times when almost all of my friends day you’ll look up and your dad will be came from 2-parent homes, and divorce gone, and then you’ll regret these mowas something to be embarrassed about. ments we should be cherishing today! We addressed our friends’ fathers by “Mr. Jones”, not their first name, and showed him the same respect we showed our own father. Those days seem long gone, now. Today more than one in every four chilFather’s Day was “his” day (as it should dren lives in a home without a father. be for any father like him)…he loved the But things aren’t all bad. There are those cheesy homemade cards, the clumsy at- men who step up and fill in for those who tempts at breakfast in bed or dinner, and step out, and who love and provide for the cake that never quite turned out right, children that aren’t biologically theirs. but he ate (or tried to) anyway. If a child isn’t fortunate enough to have Growing up it was hard for me to accept that everyone didn’t have a dad like mine: that some fathers were abusive, some were absent, either physically or emotionally, and there we even some that weren’t there at all. This was back in
his or her real father in their life, a good step-father makes a world of difference. The same is true for grandfathers, uncles, and even close friends who step into the role of father-figure for a child. A man who takes the time to love and teach a child changes the world, in the best way possible. These men need to be recognized on Father’s Day too.
And moms….if your children’s father doesn’t live with you, please make every effort to make sure they get to see each other and spend some time together. This is not the day to bring up old grievances or past hurts, just do what’s best for your This year Father’s Day is uncertain: we child. Your kids will appreciate it, and redon’t know if we’ll be able to celebrate with member how you made the effort. our dads, or if we’ll still be social distanc- So Happy Father’s Day to all you great ing. While some parks and campgrounds dads out there!!! Remember, the best gift are open, others may still be closed, so you can give your children is your love picnicking, camping and fishing may be and your time! And a special Father’s Day out of the question. Even a family gather- greeting for my Dad in Heaven: Semper fi, ing may not be feasible if we’re still locked old man, I love and miss you... down. But even if that’s the case, please find a way to try to make this day special