Dear Dad,

As our high school athletic careers come to an end, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything that you’ve done for us.

Your dedication has been unwavering. You have been our coach, mentor, motivator, cheerleader, advocate and greatest supporter. You taught us to work hard, learn from criticism, dig deep and persevere especially in times of adversity.

Your devotion and volunteerism during our days in youth sports instilled many life lessons for us to carry onto the next level. Whether it was soccer, basketball or lacrosse, you were everyone’s favorite coach. Intense but fair, loud but positive. You wanted everyone to be the best player that they could be! And let’s be honest, winning was a plus!

Our favorite moments on the field were when we looked up into the stands and saw you cheering us on as loud as you could. There is nothing more motivating than seeing how passionate you are and wanting us to do our best.

You sacrificed a lot to be there by our sides. Nerve-racking tryouts, endless traveling and your time away from home and work. You have taught all four of us that life is about hard work, consistent effort, supporting one another and being a good leader.

As we take the next step, although not together and far from our Smithtown home, we look forward to seeing you in the stands, loud as ever, cheering everyone on and sharing our love of lacrosse that you passed down to us!

All Our Love, from your favorite twins,

Kate and Grace

Dear Dad,

Happy Father’s Day! You are an incredible father and I would be nowhere near where I am today without you. You have always been my biggest supporter and my best friend and there is no way I can thank you enough for all you’ve done and all you’ve sacrificed for me.

You have been there for me, lifting me back up when I fall and supporting me in the worst of times. You have been there for me, being my biggest fan and the first to congratulate me during the best of times.

Through everything I do, I hope to make you proud, and I hope that one day I can be as great a father to my kids as you have been to me, and I hope I can help them achieve their goals and their dreams just as you have helped me achieve mine. Everything I’ve done and the man I am today is thanks to you.

I love you.

Greyson

Dear Dad,

Happy Father’s Day!

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate everything you do for me. You’re not just a great dad, you are also genuinely one of the nicest people I know. I think many people agree with me. Your kindness and support don’t go unnoticed, even if I don’t always say it out loud.

Thank you for being there for me. Whether it’s driving me to tournaments hours away or rebounding for me in the backyard, you never complain. You are always making sure I’m working hard. You are always there for me and making sure I have what I need to be great. That means a lot to me.

You’ve shown me what it means to be loving, not just by what you say, but by everything you do for our whole family. You put others first, and you never ask for anything in return. You are always there to help me out with school, give advice, or just sit and talk about basketball. This shows the kind of heart you have.

So today, I just want you to know how much I want to take after you, not just as a dad, but as a man. You’ve taught me more than I can put into words.

Thanks for being you. I’m very proud to call you my dad.

Love, Brandon

Dear Dad,

Father’s Day gives me a chance to say thank you to someone who’s been there for me in ways that really mattered, my dad, Gary Henry. He hasn’t been my coach, he didn’t run the drills and he wasn’t always on the sidelines. But when it came to showing up in the ways that count, he’s never let me down. Whenever my mom couldn’t be there, whether it was a ride to practice, a tournament across the state, or just making sure I had what I needed, he stepped up without hesitation. He’s covered most of the expenses for my gear, my travel, my training, things I know aren’t easy, but he never once made me feel like a burden. That doesn’t shut down my mom either, she does equally the amount of work as he does. I appreciate them both for how much they’ve helped me.

He came to games when he could, sometimes calling out of work just to drive me to my weekend tournaments. And even when he couldn’t be there physically, I knew he was in my corner. He’s always supported me quietly, but fully. Never loud or overbearing, just steady. Solid. Reliable. As an athlete, it’s easy to get caught up in the spotlight or the stats. But the real foundation of everything I’ve achieved is the support behind the scenes. My dad may not have drawn up plays or shouted from the bench, but he gave me the opportunity to chase my dreams and that means everything.

So on this Father’s Day, I just want to say thank you, Dad. Thank you for all the sacrifices, the quiet support, and the unconditional belief in me. I hope every time I compete, you know I carry your love and effort with me.

Love, Alana