Happy Birthday, Dad

[JoeRedskin]

Congrats to your Dad Brud. There is something really special about sharing a football addiction with your Dad.

My Dad is a 1st generation fan as he spent most of his youth moving around while in the Air Force. He moved to the DC area when I was 6 and retired there when I was 9. He started rooting for the Skins from the beginning and some of my best memories are sitting around with him watching the Skins. We only went to a few games together b/c we didn't have season tix, but each one was special. Now, I drag him to at least a game a year (he has gotten a bit curmudgeonly in his twilight years and prefers the comfort of his home on game days), and look forward to the days when I can take MY son to the games.

Happy Birthday to your Dad.

P.S. - My 2 1/2 year old son greeted me at the door after the game yesterday by saying "Go Skins" and "We kicked Dallas butt". It brought tears to my eyes.