My dad should be hero of the month for many reasons. Throughout my brother and I's childhood he was always leaving for another deployment. Missing most of our "first" memories. When I was in 7th grade he promised he would be home for a while which he thankfully was. From my 7th grade year to my senior year he was able to accomplish a lot. He taught me to be the women I am today. He has taught me life lessons that I will hold onto for eternity. From being on time, to making the right decisions and to helping me make the choice of going to college. He helped me with essays, homework, and researching my future. During these 5 years of being home he didn't only help me. He helped my brother too. My brother and my dad are the father and son package. They do everything together. My dad took him to ride go carts, bowling, see movies, and a lot of other things. Everyday my dad would come home from work, pick m but brother up and take him to the grocery store(my brothers favorite place on earth). He would let my brother walk around for what felt like hours, so he could get everything he possibly wanted. While caring for his children he also gave back to our community. He and my mom started a TOPS soccer program which is a program for special needs kids to come out on Friday nights and play soccer with other special needs children. He also coaches my brothers special needs baseball team. While balancing this lifestyle he has been married to my mom for 19 happy years. He never ceases to amaze me with the surprises he has up his sleeve for my mom. He deserves to be hero of the month not only because he is a hero but because he is a father, hero, bestfriend and role model.