
Alive! presents one of our most popular annual features – Father’s Day messages from Club Members. Enjoy… and happy Father’s Day!
“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world! Eighty-eight years strong. Blessed!”
– Lorean Soo Hoo, Retired, LAPD
“Came to this country with nothing, gave us everything. Your strength, love and sacrifice built our future. Happy Father’s Day, Dad – our greatest hero.”
– Anthony Rueda, LADWP
“Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I appreciate you more each year, and
thanks for everything you do. – Marquas Smith.”
– Burt Smith, Public Works/Sanitation
“Dad, you’re my superhero! Thank you for always being there for us! Happy Father’s Day!”
– Frank Hernandez, Housing
“Wishing you the best Father’s Day. We appreciate all you do for our family. We love you!”
– Howard Thomas, General Services
“Happy Dad Day Foster! Ever since retirement, he’s been traveling nonstop. But he always thinks of us, and sometimes takes us with.
Love ya. J &C.”
– James Howlett, Public Works/Sanitation
“Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being there for our daughter.”
– For Ernie Gallegos, Animal Services
“Happy Father’s Day, Grandpa Julian and Dad! We wish you a wonderful celebration because you deserve it. Thank you for everything.
We love you!”
– Julian Garcia, Public Works/Street Services
“Happy Father’s Day to my Dream Dad. Words cannot express how much I love you. ‘How wonderful life is … now you’re in the world.’”
– Noelle Kauffman, Club Director of Sales
“Happy Father’s Day to the best father, but most importantly, my best friend! I love you forever!”
– Evelyn Lucero, Public Works/Sanitation
“Thank you, Dad (Marco A. Trinidad) for all the love, laughter, wisdom and faith-filled guidance. You are forever in our hearts and fond memories.”
– Rachel Griffin, Retired, Convention Center
“Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I love and appreciate you.”
– Candace Velasco, LADWP
“Happy Father’s Day to the most amazing, hard-working man I know! We love you so much! Love, your wife and kids.”
– For Officer John Sousa, Airport Police
“We’re celebrating our Daddy, who has the most amazing perfect children ever! Oh, and the most amazing, beautiful wife, too!”
– For Markus Pharr, LADWP
“I love you, and I’m proud of the man that you are! Thank you.”
– Rosie Lee Hooks, Cultural Affairs
“Happy Father’s Day to my dad in heaven. I will forever be grateful
to be your son.”
– Mauricio Guardado, LADWP
“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad ever. I don’t know what we’d do without you! Cancer does not stop you from work and being the best provider for us.”
– Linette Frausto, LADOT
“Miss you so much, Dad. Happy Father’s Day to the man who was always there. Big or small.”
– Amy Carrillo, LADWP
“Gracias Papa por todo lo que has hecho por nuestra familia. #sisepuede”
– Jose Muniz, Building and Safety
“These three daughters and two granddaughters of mine make myself proud to be a dad/father/grandfather – Krysta, 36; Breeana, 33; Raquel, 31; Jade, 5; and Ezra, 4.”
– Martin Alarcon, Public Works/StreetsLA
“Happy Father’s Day to my dad, David Sinohue, who served the City
of Los Angeles for 38 years and Retired from LADOT. Thank you for your gift of love.”
– Donovan Sinohue, LAFD