Father of the Year 2022 - Ryan Rockholt

ickle me, pickle me, tickle me too

theres so many things we can say about you

you serve for our country, you give us your love

you live for the fun things, you shine from above

ickle me pickle me tickle me too

theres no other man who can do it like you

You keep us safe from the danger 

You build us up when we’re sad

You don’t have any super powers but you’re my hero, dad

What is a Dad?

a role model? a friend?

someone on who you can depend?

someone wise and smart,

and funny and warm?

someone dorky and brave,

who is a light in the storm.

a dad should tuck you in bed,

and say goodnight.

tell you, “I love you, I love you, with all of my might.”

a dad shares his passion,

and is unafraid,

showing his children to pursue their hearts,

and never be swayed.

a dad loves his house, his family, his home.

he defines loyalty and sacrifice,

and fights for his family,

whatever the price.

a dad reads stories and poems,

watches movies and plays games.

he fills your dreams with tales from other worlds and show you how to be creative without shame.

what is a dad?

a dad like this is hard to find. 

one who checks so many boxes and knows all his lines.

but i know him, he’s one of a kind.

it may not be your dad, but this dad is mine.

what a dad.