Dynamite Dads Take the Stage at TownMall

Tuesday night the Marriage Resource Center honored the winners of the Dynamite Dad contest at the TownMall of Westminster. 

Ravens Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron kicked off the event. He congratulated the dads who were recognized and spoke about the importance of strong fathers in the community. Cameron finished by saying that he is fairly confident there will be an NFL football season, which made for some very happy dads, indeed.

Six dads were recognized as "winners" although Marriage Resource Center Communications Director Amy Gilford reminded everyone that all dads who are involved with their kids are winners. Joe Nefflen, Ron Blizzard, Patrick Dorman, Timothy Rhanis, Jim Zablosky and Ken Emerick sat on stage as their children read their contest nomination letters out loud. 

One dad, Joe Nefflen, could not be on stage as he is currently serving in Afghanistan. He Skyped in remotely to hear his three daughters, Julianna, 6; Jessica, 10; Victoria, 13; read their nomination letters. 

There were two elementary school winners--Kristen Zeberlein and Amelia Dorman. Their nomination letters can be read below. Check Patch tomorrow to see the final remaining nomination letters. 

Fifth grade winner: Kristen Zeberlein
Dad: Gordon Zeberlein

My dad is:  loving, caring, love’s to eat, love’s the color purple, love’s football, he love’s the ravens, supportive, hard-working, loves animals, loves vacation with the family, he helps my sister and me with our homework when we are having trouble, loves math, he’s nice, he stayed up with my sister when she stayed up until midnight doing her math homework and she didn’t get the homework on study island, he also help’s my mom when she doesn’t feel well. I love u Dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fifth grade winner: Amelia Dorman
Dad: Patrick Dorman

My Dad is Awesome because…

Makes fun of himself.
Your upbeat attitude makes me feel so special to have you as my dad!
Dances really funny!
Amazingly supportive to everyone and everybody.
Daring to do anything without hesitation.
I always have a blast with you.
So fun to spend time with.
Takes me out to go horseback riding.
Hard working and gets the job done.
Especially go leader to follow.
Best dad that someone could ever have.
Embarrassing dance moves.
So funny, and always makes me laugh.
Talks a lot and loves to!