Families have begun to be reunited as the lockdown restrictions continue to be eased, but not everyone may be able to see their parents yet.
Some may be vulnerable or shielding due to medical conditions, while others may be carrying out essential work, and that could make this Father’s Day particularly tough for some families this year.
We want to continue to help bring readers together during the coronavirus pandemic and are pleased to be able to publish these messages of love and support we have received from our readers:
For Dave Tuxworth. I know you are not my dad but you were the closest to it. Happy Father’s Day to an amazing man . We know things are strange for you right now, but we all love you very much xxxx
I want to say a happy Father’s Day to my amazing dad, Anthony Jelley. He has done so much for me and my sister Lauren and we want to thank him for everything and say that we love you so much. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world xxxxxx
Dear Daddy Ofori, thanks for being a brilliant daddy. You are amazing!! You work so hard as one of our vital key workers. We are so proud of you!! All our love Zara and Ollie Gyau xx
To the best dad ever. Trevor, happy Father’s Day. I hope you have a good day. Thanks for all you have done in the past to help me out. I know I don’t show it sometimes but I really do appreciate it,. When I see you next we will have a beer together because you really are the best dad ever xx Lots of love Joffy and Jackie
Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and grandad. Our dad and grandad. Lots of love Alan Cowland from Heidi, Julia, Tim and families xx
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I’ll give you a lesson soon, so you keep out of those bunkers lol. Love Jim
Happy Father’s Day to the legend that is our dad. We love you SO much! Love Margaret, Phil, Susan and Catherine x
To Mark Chance. Happy Father’s Day, Daddy. I miss you and can’t wait to come and stay with you again soon. Lots of love from Kiera xxxx
I know that you aren’t my father but you are the closest thing I’ve ever had. Happy Father’s Day, Con Elliott. You’ve had such a tough year and deserve a special day. Love you xx
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