Best Dad Ever

Best Dad Ever: Anthony Hernandez. “My dad is the best because he helps me play Spiderman, and I help him work in the yard. I love him because he shares his coffee with me, and he loves us.” — Joaquin, 5, pictured with Margot, 2. Courtesy/Vanessa Yosten Hernandez

Best Dad Ever: Lee Ransom. “My dad is very special to me because he is always working hard and taught me how to be independent and most of all to work on my own car. Happy Father’s Day. Love, KeaAron” Courtesy/KeaAron Cash

Best Dad Ever: Mario Conley. “My dad is the best father in the world to me and my brothers and sisters. He is a truck driver here at Bell Concrete and works long hours six days a week to make sure that me and my brother have everything that we have always wanted and definitely everything that we need. On his time off we spend our days at the lake and fishing or just in the backyard with bonfires and making s’mores. ...I love him to the moon and back.” Courtesy/Marlie Conley

Best Dad Ever: Eusebio Vazquez. “... From the moment he crossed the U.S. border at only 18 [years olds] with no family or friends, he worked days on end until he was able to be legal doing things the right way. He married our mom, the love of his life of 31 years, which he sadly lost a few weeks ago. ...[H]e has held his head high and our family together and smiles on his grandkids’ faces, because family is everything to him! So, he’s not just the best dad ever, he’s our hero..." Courtesy/Brii Vazquez

Best Dad Ever: Rusty Frost. “I believe I had the best dad ever growing up, and now he’s a grandpa to my two girls. My parents divorced when I [was] a teenager, and of course, I stayed with my dad due to being a daddy’s girl. I cant thank him enough for all that he has done for me and all that he taught me. ...Thanks for being my dad, Rusty Frost. Love, your daughter, Katrina.” Courtesy/Katrina Frost

st Dad Ever: Buddy Lappin. “My dad, Buddy Lappin is the best dad in the world… . He sacrifices so much to make sure that our family can have the best life possible… . There isn’t a day that passes that my dad doesn’t make me smile, and he refuses to let us go to bed upset. He pushes me to be the best me that I can be and never lets me settle for being less than the best. He has raised me to be a confident woman of God, and I owe everything I have ever accomplished to my dad’s love.” Courtesy/Jessica Lappin

Best Dad Ever: Albert McBride. “Our dad is the best dad in the world. He takes us fishing and buys us stuff. Thanks, Dad. Love Ashton, Rebella and Reina” Courtesy/Katrina Frost

Best Dad Ever: Bruce Millard. “My dad is the best for so many reasons, too long to list. But the main reason is — he risks his life for so many others. He runs in when others run out. He saves lives, and he’s my hero. He isn’t my biological dad, but I took his last name when I turned 18 because just like he does every shift — he ran in when my real dad ran out. He’s always took care of me, disciplined me and loved me as if I was his own.” Courtesy/Daylan Millard

Best Dad Every: Mike Smith. “Our dad, Mike Smith, is the best dad ever for so many reasons! He taught us the value of working hard and finishing what you start. He has also taught us numerous life lessons that we keep with us today… . His dedication to everything he does is so inspiring. He also knows how to have fun and keeps everyone around him laughing! He is the smartest and most creative guy we know. We love you, Dad! Love, Kendall and Taryn” Courtesy/Taryn Hackworth

Best Dad Ever: Bill Templeton. “My dad, Bill Templeton, has always been a superhero. He doesn't wear a cape or a mask, but he has always taken care of his family during any crisis. … We have never had to question his love for us. He shows it in everything he does for us. I wrote a poem about him many years ago. It said I always looked up to him when I was small. At the end of the poem it said now that I am tall I still look up to him but just in a different way. ..." Courtesy/Karon Weatherman 

Best Dad Ever: Todd Pitt. “My husband is the best dad to our children because he goes to work every day, comes home and spends time playing Barbies and Hot Wheels with our kids. He always dances with our daughter in the kitchen. He is their best friend. I couldn’t ask for a better father for our kids. Gracelynn and Brayden love you so much, Todd.” Courtesy/Brittany Pitt

Best Dad Ever: Trevor Spillman. “My daddy is the best because he is handsome and thoughtful. He plays games with me and makes me laugh. I love you, daddy munchkin.” — Korra. Courtesy

Best Dad Ever: Archie Tucker. “My daddy, Archie Tucker, is the best daddy in the world. He is loving, kind, smart and blesses everyone around him. He is a fun daddy but a funnier papa. We have a true treasure in him.” Courtesy/Kimerley Howell

Best Dad Ever: Isaac Vélez. “Isaac Vélez is the most wonderful papa that anyone could ask for. He is a very hard-working truck driver who gets up at all hours in the night to provide for his family. The kids and I love you beyond words can express. I Love you babe.” Courtesy/Heather Vélez