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David Roberts's avatar

You're right that my role in the story was in no way to my credit. That said, the point of the story was to celebrate my father's actions. certainly not mine.

Sam Rittenberg's avatar

Loved this! Happy Father's Day!!

Jen's avatar

Well told! I can visualize it all.. xo

Andrew Roberts's avatar

I could have sworn you were going to end this post with: "That boy in the car? Oh yeah, he grew up to be Donald Trump."

David Roberts's avatar

Extraordinarily unlikely but can't say for certain.

Wenonah's avatar

I remember spending one Thanksgiving with Billie and Daniel watching a football game because all of my children were guests elsewhere and I would have been alone. He is a very kind man and made me feel comfortable, at ease and able to enjoy the day.

MFL's avatar

Beautiful story well told.

Natalia Lavrishina's avatar

I just read your story aloud to my 12 year daughter. Then we sat next to each other and I was hugging her. And we decided to watch “Grease” together.

David Roberts's avatar

That means so much to me! Thanks for sharing that Natalia.

Ehud Neor's avatar

David, this short piece of yours has given birth to ideas in my head for many more articles. Thanks! (You can take some credit when they come out).