My Father, Charles Gaddis: My Hero

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My Hero Do you have a person in your life that you look up to as a hero? Through tough times and hard decisions my dad has inspired me to make good choices to better my life. Growing up Albion, my dad grew up with his two brothers and his mom. After high school he face many challenges which lead to prison. I am thankful that over the years, since he’s out, that I have been able to develope a relationship with him. My dad, Charles Gaddis, is my hero because through his wrong choices, hard work, and his outgoing personality he has inspired me to make good choices for my own life. Growing up my dad had made some poor choices like messing around with his friends which led to him getting in trouble with the police. Some of his poor choices lead

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