DUers, what did your dad do or say during your childhood that has influenced how you live

[PATXgirl]

230. My dad was amazing. He grew up during the depression, born to an alcoholic dad and

A self-centered mom. Oldest of 5 kids so he became a father figure to his siblings at a young age. Fought in Korea. Union leader at the job he worked for 30+ years, was respected by both his fellow employees and employer for standing up for what was right. Lifelong democrat who voted for an America that would be better for the common man.

He was kind and loved to laugh and discuss life and science and politics with his kids and with friends. He was "green" way back in the 60's & 70's and would have loved all that we've done with solar energy, electric cars and organic gardening...but frustrated that we haven't done so much more.

Married to the same woman for almost 60 years and father to 5. We lost him to Alzheimer's several years ago. I held his hand while he took his last breath.

And I adored him.