Father’s Day

Father’s Day always fell within the week of Dad’s birthday on the 19^th which was also the final round of the US Open golf tournament. I introduced him to the game of golf when he was fifty years old in 1970 at Harpeth Hills Golf Course in Nashville, Tennessee. On retirement he and my stepmother, Betty, moved to Naples, Florida where golf was his passion at Foxfire Country Club. These made for very special times of celebration until his passing in 2005 at age 85. His influence on my life was, and continues to be, profound.  My comments at Dad’s Memorial 2.6.05 in Naples reflect some of that dynamic. From this side of life to that Happy Father’s Day Dad and early birthday wishes. Also a Happy Father’s Day to all and their progeny who are celebrating this day.