My dad was like a stage mother he always pushed me to do what I wanted.

One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad.

My dad encouraged us to fail. Growing up, he would ask us what we failed at that week. If we didn't have something, he would be disappointed. It changed my mindset at an early age that failure is not the outcome, failure is not trying. Don't be afraid to fail.

My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend.

I never saw any of my dad's stories. My mother said he had piles and piles of manuscripts.