A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER ON FATHER'S DAY…

Late afternoon walks with my dad became my favorite part of the day. He waved and said hello to all of his old St. Louis friends up and down the shoreline. I always felt like I was walking with the kindest and most popular man in the world. After, Dad and I would take a nap listening to the waves while the late afternoon sun warmed our bodies. As far as I was concerned, and still am, it was the closest thing to heaven.

Fortunately, I became a dad in 2014 and I try like hell to create similar memories for my boy, Jack. I’m doing my best to live up to my dad’s standards. This summer Jack and I will spend time playing golf, swimming, going for ice cream and laughing. We will visit our cottage in western Michigan to spend time with family and friends, and we will have a blast. Though the Frosted Flakes are likely to be replaced by Jack’s favorite, Fruity Pebbles.

Thank you, Dad and thank you Jack. And thanks to all of you who help make summers so much fun for all of us at johnnie-O.

My best,