Thank you, Dad... for every day of the year.

Fathers' Day comes around once every year. It's a day that we get to thank the father figures in our lives. New dads call new grandpas to thank them for their training. Older grandchildren call their older dads to remember their grandfathers. New mothers watch their husbands hold their first born on their inaugural Fathers' Day. Old mothers take pride in their own sons as new dads. Some kids pick up the phone or shoot an email. Others fly half way around the world to surpise the old man on his front porch.

Yesterday was his day. Whether he's the man who showed you how to ride a bike or the one who taught your first born how to tie his shoes, we'd like to hear how you said "Thank you" to the special Dad in your life.

Here at Island Realty, we asked each member of our team to share a short story, memory or give a pat on the back to the fathers who are special to us.

Take a minute for the men who spend all year making that one day special.
We'd love to hear your stories and thank-yous!

A few quotes from our team:

"So much to say about my Dad...He is patient and kind and has always been there for me. He supports me in everything I do and is always available to offer advice when I need it. I can rely on him when I'm through the worst of times and the best. He is the one who sparked my interest in Real Estate in the first place when he and my mom started their own rental business in 1999. So he was a big part of starting me on my path that eventually led me to working at Island Realty:) This weekend he is dropping everything to come down and help my fiance and I move into our new house!! He is truly the best Dad a girl could ever ask for!!"
-Brionne

“Growing up, I would always tag along with my dad when he would walk our family dog, Shelby. Since my parents have recently relocated to the beach, I love taking walks with my dad along the shore. Whether it’s early in the morning or late at night, walking along the surf while Shelby jumps in the waves, or stopping to look for shells, taking walks on the beach with my dad is something that I always look forward to when I go home.”
-Cassidy


"I would like to say Happy FIRST Father's Day to my husband, Brian. You are the best husband and father we could ask for! Thanks for all you do. I love you!"
-Jeannie


"My dad is one of the hardest working people I've ever met. He was a guiding light that helped mold my work ethic. We didn't always see eye to eye but as I grew older I realized the need for rules and strict guidance. My dad made me who I am today and I thank him for all his sacrifice and patience during the teen years. Happy Father's Day."
-A loving daughter


"As a youth getting to know my Dad was not easy because of my schedule and his work. As I have grown old I have grown to understand and respect my fathers knowledge and his wisdom as he has been able to guide me through the good times and hard times we all experience.
Thanks Dad!!"
-Anonymous

"My dad is such an incredible man of wisdom, dependability and strength. As a child he guiding me by hand and now, later in life, through his words & actions. He has always been the example of what I look for in my own future. The only problem I have now.....is I have never met another man who could live up to half of what my father has been to me. Thanks Father for being such an amazing DAD!!"
-Margie

"My dad is my role-model. Since I was a tiny kid and witnessed his pure kindness to peopel, I knew that I would be lucky if I grew up to be half of the person that he is. His heart is as genuine as the gold that he wrapped around my mom's finger 26 years ago. And as my dad, he is not only my most imfluential teacher, he's my best friend. My dad is 'coo beans'!”

-Trina