That's my dad - Owen McCarthy Jr.
My dad’s unwavering spirit and
appetite for life is one of the dozens of lessons and values he gave
my sister, brother and me over the years. It’s something I try to
carry with me as I navigate the halls of Congress and the world of
politics.
Like many firemen, my dad had two jobs. When he
wasn’t working 24-hour shifts, he moved furniture. When he worked
24-hour shifts, my mom would pile my siblings and me into the car and
drive us down to the fire station to visit him.
Dad had a
particular saying that always stuck with me: “Any job big or
small, do it right or not at all.” |