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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy Father, My Hero
In celebration of Father's Day this Sunday, we look back at a few amazing fathers, both gay and straight, whose stories of unconditional love and support have touched thousands of people over the past year.
Fathers Day is an opportunity for many of us to celebrate one of the most important men in our lives, our dads. From fathers who have gone to extraordinary lengths to build their families to those who have become powerful advocates in memory of their LGBT children who have passed away, join us as we take a look back at the stories of a few amazing fathers whose unconditional love and support have touched thousands of people over the past year.
Dad Stands Behind Bullied Son on Facebook, Gets School Response
When school administrators and local officials wouldn't take his son's claims of bullying seriously, Matthew Bent turned to Facebook by posting a photo of himself standing behind his son holding a sign that read, "I stand behind my son in the fight against bullying! Please 'like' and 'share' to send a message loud and clear that bullying needs to stop now! Tell school districts that protecting bullies by turning a blind eye is wrong! Shame on Kaukauna area schools for protecting a bully in their school!"
After the photo went viral, with nearly half a million likes and shares, the boy's school responded and not only disciplined the students involved but announced plans to update the district's antibullying resources in response to the incident as well.
http://www.advocate.com/society/modern-families/2013/06/14/my-hero-7-supportive-dads-who-will-inspire-you
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My Father, My Hero (Original Post)
William769
Jun 2013
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William769
(55,150 posts)1. Kick.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)2. *sniff*
How sweet and wonderful and inspiring.
A very Happy Father's Day to all you guys.
William769
(55,150 posts)3. And a happy day to you too!
LWolf
(46,179 posts)4. All parents are flawed,
yet the love they have for their children, most of them, is the fiercest, most powerful love on the planet.
I'm glad that there are fathers that are heroes to their children; my son is one. His father tried, but his own background left him ill-equipped. My father? Not so much. Not at all. There are times that the idea of a father who cared for you, looked out for you, brings tears to my eyes. Tears of loss for something I never had.
So I can say thank you, to my son and to all the fathers that are their for their kids. Not just this weekend, but every day.
William769
(55,150 posts)5. Congrats to your son!