Both loved me unconditionally and both strived to enable me to reach my full potential. They both have unique attributes that have shaped who I am today. I admired my father for his undeniable work ethic. He showed me what it meant to do whatever it took to provide a happy life for your family. His nights and mornings at work showed me his love in ways he couldn't even imagine. He also got involved with me in sports. He taught me to be tough. We're going to get knocked around in life, it's getting back up that's important. He always told me, “When life gets tough, be tougher; and he says he's very proud that we do our best when the stakes are highest. Nothing anyone has said to me has shaped my life more than that. Every time I face adversity, I hear my father's voice and I find the motivation to overcome the ordeal.