‘You can achieve anything” My father was a big man. A great big Godly man. m When 1 could not have asked fora better father. To me he vwas1S the epitome of strength and perseverance. He taught me that you can achieve anything if you put your ‘mind to it, | o He was proof of that. He showed me what a real man | any of us kids were sick he would immediately come to pour bedside with prayer and salt for the back of your hand} _ | to calm your stomach. He would pray even if it took all night. As we got older he would call us if one day would L pass without hearing from us. I would say daddy ’'m not> looks like by providing and protecting and most . importantly owns. his family. - feeling good and the words that would come out his’ | Mar lon og do for you?" d that S the one thing tthat I will miss the most. | Aretha G | | | | place a sift under my pillow” - }Dad was a good Dad. A strong, hard working man who. | loved his family very much. While growing up I didn't get to spend much time with him because he worked | | many hours on the train. Sometimes he would only bef | | home for a few hours at night, but he always made sure J] : knew by placing gifts under my pillow. My Dad taught | _ | me to wheel and deal. He was always looking for ways to : | make money. I'm so thankful that I had the opportunity : | to spend time caring for him these past couple of years. | tit gave us the opportunity to grow close. I It miss Dad | and love him always. : | | Vir fade Br ooks 4 ‘He alwaye made me ¢ feelel safe?” | I always thought Dad was a tall, strong and handsome a ‘man. He always made me feel safe. I knew he would — 7 Br ooks one of the most successful minority business in | Utah.” | My letter to dad Dad. | dl When I speak your name, so many images ccome to my y You have always led by example. You taught me about | ethic and how to have self-confidence without conceit. generosity, because you would often help a stranger by mind, manhood, work Lobserved your providing f food, You were a man of faith, making sure God 'was first in our lives. There ) | was always the humbling prayer of the “filthy rag’. You worked tirelessly to provide for mom and our family. You have | been a provider for a long time, ever since you were eleven and your | _ | father died. I watched you build your business from scratch to one of — ~ | the most successful minority businesses in Utah. Thus, you have been | _ | my mentor and provided the e template for many other yous | entrepreneurs. | | You had that fun side with your signature. smile and could entertain | with stories and jokes for hours and as much time as we have * spent together it just doesn’t seem to be enough. — : “It is difficult to talk aboutj you without talking about mom as ‘you both | were a one two punch, — Iam so proud the Lord chose both of you to benmy parents. You have } exceeded all expectations asa father and parent. I will love and miss you always. -Marlon: Golding “the hero and a true example ate : a man of God! s-character must be.” | there for me. If ever I were in trouble, I knew shedding a | few tears would stop Dad from getting angry with 1 me. 1 loved his hugs. I love him. Tn miss shim Camilla Br ooks « “Yes they too are my parents” | | Many have the comment of ‘Oh no, it's my in-laws’, For me_ _ fit was always "Yes, they too are my parents". I've been so | blessed. I will always treasure the many talks, trips, and a prayers we had together. Dad was a man with many wise _ | words. He always made sure I understood how much he > cared for me.I am so thankful for all the years we've spent— ; together. A blessing indeed. I'll love and miss r you always: dear Dad. | My Dad, the hero and a true example of what a man of God's character must — be. I watched the way he loved, treated, and showered my mother with gifts, | which taught me what to look for in a young man when it was my time to be _ married. When I reached dating age, my father would not allow me to date | anyone, but the young man that became my husband 31 years ago. [also followed in my parents’ footsteps by§getting married in the same city of Elko, | Nevada because I witnessed the model of a successful marriage, which is what. | I wanted for my husband and myself. A few things that truly impressed me about my father were: the way he put God first, his gentle heart, and his love _| for his family. I will always cherish our many lunch dates, car rides, and © | fishing trips; as well as the fact that my dad gave me my first job, which taught ! __}|me independence. Daddy, you showed me that with a little hard work and| faithfulness it was possible to be successful in every area of life. I also want to | _ | say thank you Daddy for using all of your God given. talents such as: the gift of | | healing, the gift of giving, the gift of love, the gift of business, the gift of prayer, | the gift of vision through oppression, the gift of mentoring; but most of all the . | gift of fatherhood. I am proud to be your daughter, and honored that God chose you to be my ‘Daddy. I love you very much, until w we meet again. “Esther K BRO o KS. <. rs - | shelter and work for them. = Esther ~ | never let anything ever happen to me. 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