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As my Father Used to say...

Devil Doc

Devil Doc

When Death smiles, Corpsmen smile back
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My father was a man of few words, but he did say a few things over and over throughout his short life. He died when I was only twenty six at the age of fifty six.
"Don't tell your mother".
"Don't do anything half-assed".
"Don't pay interest".
"Don't go to the bank with your hat in hand. You're a customer".
"You owe your country six years".
An eleven year Army Veteran who served in WWII from the first day to the last, "Do you like clean sheets, hot chow?Join the Navy".
So what do you remember of the wisdom your father imparted on you?
 
Doc
 
He's not my daddy but Mr. T taught me three rules: don't be a bitch, don't be a sucker, roll sucker free.
 
*drops mic*
 
1. When they ask for volunteers at Boot Camp keep your hand down.
2. Nobody respects a liar.
3. Everyone notices a hard worker.
4. If you start something you need to finish it before starting the next project.
5. In marriage, it's sometimes easier to eat a lot of Crow.
6. I don't care what you decide to be, just be a good one!
7. The reason I kept a watchful eye over you children when you grew up, and the reason I hope you keep a watchful eye over your children, is that no parent should have to bury their children.
 
Neat post for me to come across today, as I visited my father for the first time since his passing three years ago. It was also my first time seeing his headstone.

So what did he teach me? Many things, but one of which was: Always look a man in the eye when you shake his hand. Mean what you say, and say what you mean.

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My parents were divorced by the time I was 13. It's not what he taught me, it's what he didn't. I had to quickly become the man of the house and figure things out on my own. My Mom did an incredible job with three kids.

I think he taught me what not to do, from a father perspective and it's something I'm dead set on not repeating.
 
My ops and I haven't always had the greatest relationship, but that doesn't mean no lessons weren't passed on. Those that stick out are:

-don't beat arounf the bush, speak up
-if you are going to do something, do it right
-and a gem of Vince Lombardi's, "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence."
 
Whenever someone calls me a prick I tell them the apple didn't fall far from the tree!

1) alway strive to make sure your children have a chance for a better station in life than you had.
2) if you did it, be a man and own up to it.
3) walk away from a fast talker without a word.
4) god helps those who help themselves.
 
1) When you do a job, do it thoroughly and carefully.
2) The Trombone is the most kick-ass of all brass instruments.
3) Respect women always.
4) Family above all.
 
My Dad was a man of few words when I was growing up. The one thing he always said? "Cause I said so!" :D
 
1. Treat others as you want to be treated.
2. If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over.
3. Never point a gun at anything you don't intend to shoot.
4. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.
5. Success is a matter of luck, ask any failure.
 
Cparker
 
My real father taught me "the cooler is for my beer, damned your sodas" ....

My stepfather taught me everything else I am today....
 
My father- shape up or ship out. Take care of the animals. Pray.
My grandfather (mom's dad) who helped raise us after my dad passed when I was 12. Always says in Spanish... "Los mas vivos viven de los más pendejos" "siempre trabaja y estudia duro" translated- "those who are wiser make a living off those who are stupid" "always work and study hard".
 
bfreebern said:
My parents were divorced by the time I was 13. It's not what he taught me, it's what he didn't. I had to quickly become the man of the house and figure things out on my own. My Mom did an incredible job with three kids.

I think he taught me what not to do, from a father perspective and it's something I'm dead set on not repeating.
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I'm with this. I learned "Be better than your father". If he was a deadbeat be better than that and if he was a great man then hope to be even better.
 
My dad taught me hard work and pride in your work is a good thing. He also said this over and over again, the lazy person works twice as hard! He died at 61 but he still lives on in my heart and mind.
 
Thanks Doc for the thread.
 
My parents divorced when I was 2 and I flopped back and forth between them about every 3 years. Consequently I never had a typical (if there is such a thing) relationship with either of them. One day my brother and I were talking about how messed up our family is and he said, "I just wish i had a relationship with dad where we could talk about stuff and go to ballgames." When he said this I had an epiphany of sorts. I decided I was going to start acting like a son that has a normal relationship with his father. I started calling him once a week for no reason at all and visiting him twice a year. I started that  process 12 years ago. Today  we have a fairly decent relationship. The one thing he always says is "Just roll with it."
 
Great Thread thanks Doc.
 
My Father passed in 2011, I miss him very much.
  1. Always keep your word, and never give it lightly
  2. Never raise your voice to your Mother.
  3. If it smells bad, don't eat it.
 
My dad suddenly passed a few years ago in 2011...I was 26. He didn't really teach me these lessons directly, but really showed me in the way he held himself, acted towards others, and spoke during the years he was alive. His influence on me was not a tangible as one would think in the moment, but it rocked me to my core when he was suddenly gone. 
 
1: Always be a gentleman, and treat everyone as your equal, until they insist on proving it otherwise...
2: Perspective can be your greatest gift, if used with an open mind. If you cant see something from any one persons' point of view, good or bad, you have very little opportunity for enlightenment or understanding. *This is huge for me. I couldn't be who I am without this.
3: Be cautious in your approach and your speech...but always take responsibility for your actions and beliefs, no matter how hard or punishing it may be. 
4: A smile goes a long way in many situations.
5: Be confident, but not cocky or arrogant. 
 
Damn it, I miss him. What I wouldn't do for one more day...
 
My father passed from brain cancer in December of 2011. He made me the man I am today, and was a voice of wisdom and experience. I miss him.<br /><br />He had a variety of sayings he would bring out when the time was right, almost always garnering a laugh but with a bit of truth. <br /><br />Love God and live for His kingdom. Be a man of integrity. Love your family well. And always be there for your friends. <br /><br />Oh, one more. "You'll never wish you had one more day in the office", as we would head to the golf course =)
 
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