Welcome to my 1st Edition of Unsung Hero. We all have Heroes in our lives, our Unsung Hero addition is to inspire others to submit a story about their heroes and have them photographed by me. You can email us at hero@angelacampanelli.com. Looking forward to hearing your inspirational stories.
I would like to start this with my Unsung Hero, Francesco Campanelli, my father and my inspiration. My dad (Pa) is my driving force to be happy and do good for others. He always has a smile on his face and never looks at what he doesn’t have but what he does have.
Pa, I want to thank-you for being the best parent any child can ask for , I know you were given a challenging task to care for us since we were little as a single parent due to mommy’s illness.
You worked full time , prepared our 3 course breakfasts with freshly squeezed orange juice ( I really mean freshly squeezed by hand ;no juicer) ,made our school lunches and always had supper ready for us without ever complaining but on the contrary with a constant smile on your face!
Being the Dad who played with all the kids outside whether it was street hockey, baseball or a simple bike ride. Always ready with a listening ear, watching us make mistakes and being there for our tumbles without judging or critiquing us in any way. Everyone who meets you says the same thing, that you have a beautiful soul. Even after your 3rd bout of cancer you still want to fight, when asked from the nurse if you would like to sign a DNR, your reply is `Absolutely Not `! and I love that about you !
If I can be ½ the parent for my children as you are with me I know I have done an amazing job. With lots of love to my father my Unsung Hero xoxoxo Angie
