A Day to Honor Fathers

This Father’s Day will seem sadly and strangely different to me.

My dad-Roger Carlson, 88- passed away in early April after several years of poor health.

Dad had pressed on through so many ailments, including congestive heart failure, that I thought he might just keep on going forever.

I will remember many good times with Dad, particularly summer family vacations. I will always cherish those days he played catch with me or took me see the Minnesota Twins at the old Met Stadium.

I learned from Dad many things including the importance of honesty, hard work and doing your best.

Today, on the Roseville Patch site, you’ll see a different kind of Father’s Day story, the tale of how a St. Michael man made a supreme sacrifice for his father.  It’s a story worthy of sharing with you, no matter where you live.