Honor your word.

Work hard, play hard.

Those are among the many lessons that Jeremy Montney of Waterford Township taught his children.

His daughter, Taylor, also of Waterford, was one of several who responded when The Oakland Press asked readers to share what they love about their dads.

This Father’s Day, readers are remembering their dads for selflessness, hard work, dedication and more.

“My dad is not only a great dad but a stand-up man,” said Taylor Montney of her dad.

“He is happy-go-lucky, kind and always just wants everyone around him to be happy. He has taught me (and still does) lots of valuable lessons but I think one that sticks out the most is to follow through with your word,” she said.

“He has always been my #1 example that if you say you are going to do something, then you need to do it. Your word goes a long way. Another big lesson he taught us was as hard as you work, make sure you still have time for the things you love and try new experiences. Life is too short not to enjoy something every day. I am very lucky that my dad is mine!”

The Jockey

“My dad was a retired racehorse jockey by the time I was born,” said Angel King of Clarkston. “My dad would tell us that no matter how tall you are or what color you are, you are just as important as someone who is 6 feet tall!”

King’s father, John, died of Alzheimer’s disease at age 84 in 1996, but she still remembers him fondly on Father’s Day.

Put Family First

“My dad was a true man. Loved his family and always put us first,” said Karen Pignanello-Parker of Waterford.

“He loved our mother like she was the greatest gift he ever got. He worked hard and played hard. He said when you stop, you are done. I will always love and appreciate him for everything,” she said.

The Hero

“My dad is my hero,” said Jesse Hyatt of Waterford, speaking of his father, Gerald, of St. Clair Shores.

“I could name a million things he could do differently today or could have in the past. None of it matters. I am lucky to call him my dad,” Jesse said.

Look Forward

“My dad told me to look forward and never go back,” said Donna Carrel of Waterford. Her father, Harold Freeby, also of Waterford, died in 2015. He saw combat during the Korean War, she said.