"The Patron Saint for Sissies"

[pnwmom]

This probably won't make you cry because you're tough. But it moved me, for sure.

A very short but powerful animated story about a father and son in 1959.

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/409927/dont-sneak-a-fathers-command-to-his-gay-son-in-the-1950s/

[DawgHouse]

1. I've seen this before and it is wonderful

[pnwmom]

2. Isn't it? Too bad the dad died so young. I wish he could have seen this.

[ismnotwasm]

3. Nope. Not that tough

Wow

[Cha]

4. I'm choking up so much it's hurting my

my throat..

Mahalo, pnwmom~ What a Dad! Beautiful tribute to his father from Patrick Haggerty~

[pnwmom]

5. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cha. I've watched it three times

and each time it does the same thing to me.



Yes, what a dad.

[Hekate]

6. I'm loving this so much I just watched it twice.

Talk about restoring your faith in humanity!

[pnwmom]

7. I know. So sweet. So much love.

I hope his dad knew how much Patrick loved him.

[fleabiscuit]

8. Very moving. Excellent.

[sheshe2]

9. Beautiful.

Yes it made me cry.

Thanks pnwmom.

[pnwmom]

10. You're welcome!

[UtahLib]

11. Thank you for the lovely heartwarming story. eom

[pnwmom]

12. You're welcome!

[Blue_Tires]

13. awesome