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Anna Katherine Yett McMahan Catlett obituary
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 20 Jun 2004.
Dads describe meaning of fatherhood
By: J.J. KINDRED, Staff Writer June 21, 2004
Today, people everywhere are celebrating Father's Day, a day for families to show their appreciation for their fathers, what they have done for the families, and what they mean to them.
As families give fathers gifts, like ties, cologne and greeting cards, and take them out to restaurants or cook them a special dinner, among other things, people remember it is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dads all over the world.
Father's Day is a day to not only honor Dads, but also any man who has acted as a father figure - whether as a brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great-grandfather or beyond.
On Saturday, local residents spoke out on what it has been like to be a father:
"It's been pretty great," said Harvey Coppock. "I have six boys, one girl and 18 grandkids. It's been a challenge, but are you kidding? I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. My children are the most important things in my life."
Jim Medlin said, "I have two boys; it's a great thing - the greatest thing in the world. Once you have kids, your priorities change. It's a joy to raise them. It's also a big responsibility to guide them and teach them the right way. It's very rewarding."
Art Fisher said, "If you're a businessman and a father in this country, you will be asked to provide support. Providing life is always important in loyalty and love. Children are a mainstream of God's relation to us."
Dennis Snider said, "It's absolutely the most wonderful thing that can happen to an individual is to be a father. When (your children) are small, and you come home and they wrap their arms around you and say 'I love you,' it makes it all the bad stuff go away. Even when they get grown, it's still a pleasure to watch them go through the pleasures of growing up, even though there are times you're ready to pull your hair out."
* jkindred@themountainpress.com
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