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Tell HN: Happy Fathers Day
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112 points
by consumer451
1 hour ago
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My shortened story: due to factors in Soviet controlled Poland, my uncle played my dad role. He took me to a quarry to fire Estes-style rocket cars, and all that.. he also managed to steal a Milicja (military police) siren from work, and put it on the back of my banana style bike. As an EE, he made it actually function. Thanks to all the hackers who made us who we are. |
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It resonates with me and if you’ve grown a business while raising a family I think it hits more authentic than anything else I’ve seen.
Happy Father’s Day fellas!
Subject:
A Note from the Founder: Happy Father’s Day
Body:
[image of middle aged founder sitting with 2 sons on a tailgate]
My boys and I wanted to wish all the Dads out there a Happy Father's Day.
This year is a special one for me. It's the first year both of my sons can officially wear a pair of BRUNT boots.
Now, my youngest is technically a full size too small for his to actually fit. But he doesn't care, he puts them on and wears them proudly. Seeing them both running around the yard in the gear I've poured my entire soul into changes everything. It puts the last few years of literal blood, sweat, and tears right into perspective.
Knowing there are millions of you out there lacing up our gear every single day - many of whom are Dads - ties Father's Day all together. It connects my why - from my customers, straight back to my sons.
So today, I didn't want to just send you some generic corporate holiday greeting. I want you to know I feel what you feel. I understand the daily grind. I know the toll of the early mornings, the quiet sacrifices, and the heavy guilt we carry when the job takes us away from the people we love.
If this note resonates with you, it's a clear sign that you aren't just a Dad.
You're a great one. Happy Father's Day from my boys and I to you and yours. Enjoy it.
You've damn sure earned it.
En Giroard Eric Girouard, Founder & CEO