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Unsung heroes: In praise of gentle fathers

By Lehi Free Press · June 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Lehi Free Press My first memories of my dad are some of the most beautiful moments of my life. Singing along to “High School Musical 2,” playing princess dress-up for hours on end, and doing Barbie fashion shows were all the norm at my house.

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