Commemorative Speech For Father

I am so thankful for a Dad who lives his life to glorify God. You are known, loved, and respected by thousands of people around the world. It is a privilege to be one of only three people who get to call you “Dad.” And out of those three, I have the honor of being your only daughter.
You have been my constant source of encouragement, support, safety, guidance, and wisdom. You fill my life with fun adventures and care about my dreams. The health of our family is a result of your intentional leadership. Never once have I felt neglected by you. Instead, you welcome me into every part of your life.
When I was too young to be in school, you’d take me along to lunch meetings, and allowed me to help you with projects at church.
You celebrated when I accepted Jesus into my heart and baptized me at a summer pool party when I was eight.
During my elementary years, I loved having your full

Going to the Purpose Driven Church conference in Jr. High ignited my passion for serving. Thank you for valuing my gifts and talents at such a young age. Your support set the trajectory of my life. Teaching in RBfK and playing in the youth band when I was 12 led me to start a student small group and play with the worship team during weekend services.
During high school, you answered my hard questions, helped me find tutors, drove me to Harrisonville for tests, and cheered me on as I prepared for the GED. Sharing an office with you gave me an opportunity to become familiar with the soundtrack of every John Wayne movie that exists.
After high school, you sat through orientation meetings at Longview, drove all the way to Birmingham to check out Highlands College, helped me enroll in UMKC, and invested thousands of dollars in my education. When I felt overwhelmed and scared, your encouragement and excitement forced me to stop and recognize all that I had