To all you men committed to your families, working exhaustively for the benefit of those you love, with a never-ending eye on their protection, their safety, their comfort, and their well-being above your own, I wish you a day of honor.

I believe you are shaping the fabric of our culture in the most meaningful way.

I know the fears you face, the pressures you suffer, the isolation you endure, and the toughness you must acquire. The world no longer seems to value your role but I send you courage to stay strong, with principle and integrity as your compass, meaning and purpose as your source of power, and God as your shield.