'Thanks For Always Being There For Me': Father's Day 2018 Photo

TRACY, CA — Father's Day 2018 is right around the corner, and we are celebrating that special bond by inviting Patch readers across California to share their dads whether the father figure in their life is their biological dad, stepdad, or granddad.

Patch reader Kirsten Gilmore shared these adorable shots of her with her dad.

Wishing a very Happy Father’s Day to my Dad, David Smith. Dad, you are the light of my eye. I cannot thank you enough for always being there for me. There isn’t a step or moment in my life that you haven’t been there. Through the good and the bad. You have shown me what loyalty is. I couldn’t be more blessed and grateful to have you as my Father. I’m one lucky girl! I know I can always count on you and for that I appreciate you. You helped pave my pathway in this beautiful life with the best guidance and advice. I may be an adult now who has a family of my own and children to look after, but I’m still a girl who needs her Dad and I always will! I love you Dad. I hope you have the best day and I look forward to taking you to the movies on our Father/Daughter date.

Happy Father's Day!

Photos courtesy Kirsten Gilmore