a friend, counselor, father figure, and a true gentleman.

He was a dear friend. He was a gentleman. He was a dedicated, loving father and husband. I remember many years, he would bring his son over to enjoy the tournament and watch what Dad did, and it was just a joy to watch and be a part of.

I didn't have a father figure in the house.

Sting is a father figure to us all.

But to have a friend, and to be true under any and all trials, is the mark of a man!

I never had a father figure so I never missed it.