FREE ESSAY ON SPEECH OF TRIBUTE

SPEECH OF TRIBUTE

I can remember a time in my life that we all can refer to. A time when the world seemed
too big to get a grasp on, too big for it to see you. I believed it would swallow me
whole... but as you can see, it didn't. Remember when we were young and our hopes were
high, our goals and dreams seemed untouchable? Sure you do, I remember. Well, most of us
by now have came in contact with our goals and dreams, or if not yet, pretty close. I
know I have. Either I've come real close, or actually accomplished them.
I've been given a lot encouragement over the years, a lot of guidance, and pick- me ups
that I've needed to get me where I am today. And because of this one person I am able to
love others and myself, believe in myself, push myself to do things I don't want to, and
to recognize someone like them for all they have done for me and helped me with. The
wonderful person I am talking about is my father. 
He has help me believe that I have the ability to attain whatever I seek; within me is
every potential I can imagine. He has always told me to aim higher than I believe I can
reach, and that so often, I'll discover when my talents are set free by my imagination, I
can achieve any goal. If people offer their help or wisdom as I go through life, accept
it gratefully. He has also told me that I can learn much from those who have gone before
me. Never be afraid or hesitant to step off the accepted path and head off in your own
direction if your heart tells you that it's the right way for you. To always believe that
I will ultimately succeed at whatever I do, and to never forget the value of persistence,
discipline, and determination. And that I am meant to be whatever I dream of becoming.
Because of him helping me believe these things I am gonna be somebody someday. So, I ask:
What would I do without you, Dad? What would I do if I didn't have you to love me, to
advise me, to talk to me when I am feeling down, and to celebrate with me when I'm happy?
I Thank you for being the best Dad I could ever have asked for. Thank you for giving me
life. Thank you for your influence, your undying love. Thank you for your example. I see
you in myself and my ways, and I appreciate the positive characteristics you passed on to
me. I love you so much!
I hope that everyone has someone in their life or did have someone in their life to help
them and to teach them things my Father has taught me.