The Measure of a Man

My father wrote a brilliant post today about the many fathers in his life – I would be remiss as a son if I didn’t share what makes him amazing.

Over the past 2 years I’ve seen a new community people embrace my father as an educator, leader and advisor, but professionally and personally. They’ve learned what I’ve known since I was old enough to remember things: That Bill Lublin is the kind of guy who cares for others. That Bill Lublin is the kind of guy who will make sacrifices to help you with your problems. That Bill Lublin holds in great importance the idea of being a good person, an ethical person. That Bill Lublin knows how to have a good time. That Bill Lublin wants to know how things are with you. That Bill Lublin is there when you need him, without questions and without judgement. That Bill Lublin wants the best for you in all things.

I kind of feel bad for the rest of you. You’ve only had your Bill Lublin for a few years.

I get him for my entire life.

They say the measure of a man is in the company he keeps. Thanks to Bill Lublin, I feel like I measure up just fine.

I love you Dad. Happy Father’s Day.

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  • What a beautiful post. I've read that book.. and Bill,.. That's a compliment ; )!
  • Sherri
    Hal, you are amazing as well. I have known you since you were three years old-that was when I became so fortunate to have your Mom and Dad enter my life. Your Dad is everything you say and more-I have experienced his goodness for most of my adult life. Your Dad is the real deal-that is why he is loved by soo many. One of your Dad's gifts is that he and your mom via half science and half nurture have bestowed the goodness onto you! I loved what you wrote for your dad, and , yes I did use a tissue!
  • sniff. sniff. hug, hug. I sure am in good company! You both are awesome. And that is all I have to say about that. Now I am off to find some kleenex.
  • Msholl6002
    Hal, I do not know you, but I have known your father since high school and knew your mother as well. Everything you wrote about your father is 100% accurate. I personally emailed him and asked him for some assistance and it didn't take him an hour to get back to me and extend his kindness even after 40 plus years of not communicating. Bill, everything worked out fine with my dad-he is at Plaza Towers (Revere). Thank you Bill Lublin for being Bill Lublin.

    Michele Marks-Sholl
  • Thanks so much Michelle - so sweet of you to say - but isn't my son awesome?
    :-)
  • No, no ... I am NOT welling up. I just have something in my eye ...
  • I'm sure its just some sand from the being at the beach with your lovely family -
  • I have my suspicions that you ARE crying...
  • Why shouldn't she? I know I did :-)
  • Nikki Benner
    I love you Papa Bill!
  • I love you too Nikki :-) (and Jesse and Jackson as well)
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