A Very Special Dad

Because Western Union rocks, they've decided to give away another $100 cash, this time to a family of my choosing.

"Do you know any amazing and deserving families?" they asked me.

Thanks to your emails and nominations last month, I know of several hundred.


There are a lot of wonderful dads out there, but perhaps none more deserving of recognition this Father's Day than Geoffrey Johnson of Killeen, Texas. Loving husband and best friend to wife Amy and the proud father of four small children, Geoffrey served our country in the U.S. military. Last October, while serving in Iraq, he passed away during emergency surgery.

In reading Amy's blog, I have been touched by her faith, her strength in the face of adversity, and her commitment to passing her husband's legacy of courage and bravery onto her children. I have also been touched by this father's tremendous love for his family, as evident by the way he lived his life and things he said and did for them before he passed.

Amy, thanks for letting me share your story. I speak for thousands when I say that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We're rooting for you!