Dad

 My father has always been my best friend and role model in life, simple as that.  He coached me in all of my sports from the time I was just starting out until the time I reached high school.  He has always been for me after tough losses and always knew the right thing to say.  I remember my senior year in football, it was our quarter-final game against Regina and it was supposed to be a huge game for both teams.  We ended up losing and I separated my shoulder at the end of the third quarter and ended my high school football career on the bench with my jersey cut from my body.  It was so demoralizing watching my team lose and end our season as I sat helplessly in tears.  My dad instantly knew what to say to me after the game and in the months that followed with my rehab.  I will always be truly grateful for everything he has done for me and will never take it for granted.