“Why my Dad is special… because he fixes things when me and mom break them; he sets up his car racing set and plays with my sister and me; he watches SpongeBob with me; he has to go to work every day for us so we can go to Disneyland.”
Dad’s Name: Steve Schultz
My Name: Celeste Schultz
 
“My daddy is special because he loves me and works hard to make sure I get everything I want and need. My daddy means the world to me. When my daddy comes home from work I always greet him at the door with a hug and at night we lay in bed and watch TV and sometimes I like to bounce on his belly! I love you daddy.
Dad’s Name: Tony Morales
My Name: Hazel Morales
 
“My Dad is special because he gives me candy and takes me swimming and he goes in the water with me. That is why Dad is special.
My Name: Lucy Zamora, age 7
 
“My dad is special in many different ways. He has been my soccer, volleyball and basketball coach every year. He spends a lot of time playing games with me and we ride bikes together. He takes me out to the movies and he makes great pancakes. My dad gives the best backrubs ever. He says I will always be my little girl.
Dads’s Name: Eric Romero
My Name: Danielle Romero.
 
“My dad is special because I love him. He plays with me because he sees me first.
Dad’s name: Mick
My Name: Maggie
 
“My dad is special because he is really nice. When I am sad he cheers me up. When I am bored he let’s me fix the truck with him. And that’s why he is really special.
Dads’s Name: Terry Walsh
My Name: Joe Walsh
 
“He is special to me because I love him. He is my hero. He’s the world’s greatest dad in the world. He takes us out every night. He gives us nice treats. He always takes care of us. Even though he gets mad at me I still love him.
Dads’s Name: Gilbert Cuesta
My Name: Gavin Cuesta
 
“My dad is special because he does everything he can to take care of me. He takes me to school. He takes me shopping for sports hats and he let’s me have play dates whenever I want. He also takes me to Giants games, Earthquake games, 49er games and Shark games. My dad is the best. He never gets mad at me at all and that’s why my dad is special.
Dads’s Name: Steve Wylie
My Name: Ben Wylie
 
“I love my dad. He is really strong. He’s nice and he plays and is very helpful. Then in the day he helps me with homework and makes dinner. Sometimes he does the laundry, folds it and the dishes. He loves me a lot. I love him and my family too.”
Dads’s Name: Jeff Jaramillo
My Name: Jenna Jaramillo
 
“My dad is special because he works for the police station. And he gets me toys. He cooks the best macaroni and cheese. My dad let’s me eat in the living room. He is the most caring father ever.”
Dads’s Name: Denny Copenhaver
My Name: Tiffany Copenhaver
 
“My dad is special because he always picks me up. And he always makes me happy. I play with him on baseball and I always make a homerun. He can make pie and cook dinner for me.”
Dads’s Name: Rufino Urrutia
My Name: Daley Urrutia
 
“My dad is cool because no matter what happens, even if I break my leg or just bump my head, my dad is always there. He will also teach me anything I want to learn, like riding a motorcycle or learning to walk. My dad helps me overcome some fears like falling onto a soft mat by being propelled about 10 feet into the air by him. So that’s why I think my dad is cool.”
Dad’s Name: Joe Ryan
My Name: Jack Ryan
 
“My dad is special because he loves me very much. He takes me places that I have never gone to. He does everything for me. My dad practices basketball with me. He is the best dad ever.”
Dads’s Name: Ivan Rhodes
My Name: Tyler Rhodes
 
“My dad is special because he’s a good man, he’s always doing fun things with me. He always listens. My dad is a hard worker, but I always know that we come first. My dad says that as long as we have each other we are rich. I want to be just like him.”
Dad’s Name: Omar Otero
My Name: Anthony Otero
 
“I love him and every Friday he brings me to my favorite restaurant, Westlake Joe’s and I get ravioli. When I have a basketball game and we win he takes me to Mazzetti’s Bakery and buys me a cannoli and a chocolate milk. He let’s me sit in the back of his truck only for 2 minutes, then I sit in the truck. I love you papa, no matter what you’re still my father.”
Dads’s Name: Steve Thumas
My Name: Tatyana Thumas
 
“I think my grandpa is special because he has his own business called ‘Go Long.’ I help a lot. I’m a person that tells people about it. He also plays golf with me. We play at Saddle Creek. I love him so much. His parents came from Russia and he went to Russian schools for 10 years.”
Dads’s Name: Nick Barnes
My Name: Nate Washington
 
“My dad is special because he is always there for me. He makes me happy when I’m sad. He always shows that he loves me. He is never sad. He helps with anything. He’s the best dad in the world.”
Dads’s Name: Tom Gubbins
My Name: Aileen Gubbins
 
“My dad is special because he took me lots of places. He sends me letters all the time. On the letters he always draws pictures. He is a great artist. I love my dad so much. He loves me a lot, just as much as I love him.”
Dads’s Name: Walter Giannini
My Name: Sophia Giannini
 
“My dad is special because he brings us places on weekends like Target or a restaurant. Every time my dad is not at work I like to go and play catch with him. He’s really good and nice and that’s why I think he is special.”
Dads’s Name: David Conry
My Name: Matthew Conry
 
“I love my dad because he loves me and he is special because he did something for his state. He was a veteran (part of the Army). He survived because he was in a tank. None of the pistols or snipers hurt the tank but just a scratch though. Each time when I’m angry or sad he tickles me and makes me happy. I love my dad.”
Dads’s Name: Eddmoundo Meza
My Name: Bonnie Meza
 
“My dad is special because he loves soccer just like me. He is really funny when he plays with my pets. When my mom is out on a business trip my dad takes us to fun places like the Academy of Sciences. My dad is so cool.”
Dads’s Name: Steve Harrington
My Name: Claire Harrington
 
“My dad is special because he takes care of us and loves me. He takes care of me, mom and the cats. My dad helps me do homework. My dad goes on the boat with me. He takes me fishing. It’s fun. He’s truly the best.”
Dads’s Name: Mike Giraudo
My Name: Robbie Giraudo
 
“My dad is special because he does whatever he can to do something. My dad is smart and funny. He does half of the work at my house, but still has time to spend with me. My dad cheers for me when if I’m down or in a game.”
Dads’s Name: Efrain Alvarado
My Name: Moses Alvarado
 
“My dad is special because he does everything nice for me. Recently he even got me an English bulldog. I promise to take care of it. He helps me with my homework and takes care of my baby sister. He loves my mom and his family.”
Dads’s Name: Mike Trainor
My Name: Lance Trainor
 
“My dad is special because he is not like other dads. He is nice to everybody he sees. My dad asks people if they need jobs because he knows how hard it is not to have a job. When we have clothes that doesn’t fit us, he gives it away. Around the house he does the dishes and the laundry and makes sure we are happy.”
Dad’s Name: Richard Bonomi
My Name: Laura Bonomi
 
“My dad does the work for money for our house. He risks some of his time to be with me. He takes me places like restaurants, stores and more. I know he is a very loving father. I love him too. He risks lots of time to be with us.”
Dads’s Name: Roberto Borja
My Name: Roberto Borja
 
“My dad is special because he goes to baseball games with me and plays catch with me every night. I love it because he is my T-ball coach. Also, he makes yummy breakfasts. I love him!”
Dad’s Name: Jack Ryder
My Name: Colin Ryder
 
“My dad is special to me because he coaches my Little League baseball team. He plays catch with me. Sometimes he makes steak for dinner on the BBQ. We collect baseball cards and read books. We go on big hikes to the beach with my puppy. We love SF Giants.”
Dad’s Name: Eamon Murphy
My Name: Conor Murphy
 
“My dad is the specialist dad because he keeps a roof over my head and he tucks me in every night and he buys me a whole bunch of clothes and he’s so nice and that’s why I think my dad is the specialist.”
Dad’s Name: Terry
My Name: Maile
 
“My dad is special because he helps me with my school work. He works a lot but finds time to play with me. I like to wrestle with him and talk with him when I’m in bed every night. I know he loves me. I think he deserves a great father’s day. I love my dad.”
Dad’s Name: Jeff Martin
My Name: Julia Martin
 
“When I stuck with a report at school I know who can help. If I ever have a sports-related question, I just need to find my walking sports database. My dad is always willing to answer all my questions. He always finds time to play with me.”
Dad’s Name: Jeff Martin
My Name: Sonia Martin
 
“My dad is special because he is nice and helpful. He helps me with things I don’t know how to do. He also helps my grandma with chores around the house. He also helps people with his job because he is a lawyer. That’s why my dad is special.”
My Name: Corey Wolff
 
“My dad is special because he is kind and loving. He listens to me when I have problems. He taught me how to do lots of things. My dad spends a lot of time at work, but when I do see him I have lots of fun. I love my dad.”
My Name: Logan Wolff
 
“My dad is special because he is fun. He likes to play games like Monopoly. He takes me bird watching and to playgrounds. We go to Santa Cruz Boardwalk together every year. I love my dad because he helps me with homework and helps me learn things. I love my dad.”
My Name: Taylor Wolff
 
“I got hit by a car a few weeks ago and broke my leg. My dad knew just what to do until the ambulance came. My leg hurt SO bad, but he kept telling me that everything would be OK. He even slept in the bed next to mine in the hospital.”
Dad’s Name: Les Buettner
My Name: Christopher Buettner
 
“I know my dad is special because he is like Jesus. My dad is very holy. He has us pray every day at night. My dad is so special to me. He is special because out of the top five things I need to live, he is definitely number one.”
Dad’s Name: Jeff Patino
My Name: Kateri Patino
 
“My dad is special because he cares about everyone. He is very nice and funny. He loves my mom, me and all my brothers and sisters. He is not a normal dad. He is better. He takes us camping and drives us everwhere we want to go. I love him.”
Dad’s Name: Jeff Patino
My Name: Jadyn Patino
 
“My dad is a really nice and funny guy to be around. He can put a smile on anyone’s face at anytime. He’s father of four and yet he still finds the time to make all of us feel like we are his favorite. I love him.”
Dad’s Name: Mauricio Martinez
My Name: Jacob Martinez
 
“Father Lahey is our father too. He is always there for us because he really cares. Father brings Owen, his dog, to visit our class and give him treats. On special occasions he has us play bingo. He prays for us and teaches us how to love others. Father Lahey is very special.”
Mrs. Chapman’s third-grade class
Good Shepherd School
