'I Love My Dad': VA Father's Day Photos, Messages

While we owe Dad a debt of gratitude every day, Sunday, June 17, is Father's Day. In celebration, we asked for your favorite father-son photos. We received some from readers that looked like dad and his mini-me, and others that show dads and their adoring daughters, and a father reunited with his family after a year's military deployment.

Here are some of our favorites from across northern Virginia, that Patch readers shared:

A Special Father-Son Trip: Burke Father's Day Photos

Burke resident David Flint sent us this great photo of his son Finnegan and him leaving to visit the boy's grandparents, aunts and uncles in New York earlier this month.

Mini Me: Old Town Alexandria Father's Day Photos

Alexandria resident Liz Flahive sent us this great photo of her husband Matt Flahive and their son Robby taken last month.

Martial Arts Buddies: Del Ray Father's Day Photos

Del Ray resident Chris Middleton sent us this great photo of his son Nate and him doing Kempo, a type of martial arts.

'An Amazing Teacher' | Reston/Herndon Father's Day Photos

Check out the above photo of a special moment on the back deck for a family in Reston, taken just a couple of days ago. "This photo is of my husband Jack and daughter Ella (4 1/2 years old)," writes Maureen. "Jack is the most fun playmate a kid could have, and is an amazing teacher! Every night before bed he plays music and she dances around and sings."

This lookalike duo from Reston are Brendan and Aidan O'Connell. This picture was taken while the two were on vacation in the Outer Banks back in 2002.

See more photos by clicking the story link above.

Woodbridge Dad And His Brood: Father's Day Photos

Woodbridge resident Katherine Freeman sent us this photo: "Love to my husband Bill who is a wonderful father here at Great Country Farm in Bluemont with our daughter Laura holding granddaughter Finley, daughter Paige, son Will and grandson Garrett October 2014."

An ALL CAPS Family: McLean Father's Day Photos

McLean resident Pamela Higgins sent us this photo of her husband and the kids cheering on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. "We especially enjoyed being able to cheer the Caps onto victory with you and celebrating their wins together. We love you!"

Fairfax Dad With Biggest Fan: Father's Day Photos

Area resident Amir R. Eftekhari forwarded us this photo. "Here is a picture of me and my Dad at last season's Redskins vs Cowboys game at FedEx Field in October 2017. He travels a lot and surprised me with tickets to the game. We always wear the same hats on football Sundays and always talk about life, school and sports. I love my Dad. —Adan Eftekhari, Fairfax City, VA."

Soldier Reunites With Kids: Springfield Father's Day Photo

Springfield resident Sarah Fondriest shared this memorable photo of her husband, 1st Lt. Brian K. Staton, returning home from a one-year deployment in Kuwait last year at National Airport. The photo shows him greeting his kids, Little Brian, who was eight months old when their father was deployed, and Carmela, who was three. Fondriest said the anticipation was high for his return, since being away from his kids for one year had been a long time.

Plus even more great photos to look through:

• Leesburg Dad Rejoices With Daughter: Father's Day Photos
• Father-Son Look-Alikes: Alexandria Father's Day Photos
• 'Our Children Are So Lucky': Falls Church Father's Day Photos
• Father And Son In Paradise: McLean Father's Day Photos
• Lorton Dad And His Mini-Me: Father's Day Photos
• Leesburg Dad And His Mini-Me: Father's Day Photos
• Centreville Dad And Doting Daughter: Father's Day Photos
• Leesburg Dad And 1-Year-Old Daughter: Father's Day Photos

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures and tributes. Happy Father's Day from all of us at Patch!

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Main article image: A Leesburg resident sent us a photo of a proud pop, Billy Wood, and his daughter, Maddie.