Fathers and sons have miraculously loving relationships, but they are also complicated. This is the case for all parents and children. There is affection, adoration, love, and laughter, but there can also be sadness, stress, confusion, and criticism.
I was blessed with a one-in-a-million father—fortunately, I still am. Is he perfect? No, but who is? But is he my biggest advocate, admirer, champion, and supporter? Without a doubt.
My father taught me two things that few others can: (1) How the world really works and (2) How to connect with people. And for that, I can never repay him.
I often tell people that I am the 2.0 version of my father—more polished and refined, perhaps, but not better. Then, I wonder, maybe my son will be the 3.0 version. Thankfully, the Howard Emmer 1.0 version was and forever will be a glorious original. One of a kind that deserves appreciation and celebration. A loving and adoring (if not sometimes annoying) father, a legendary salesman, a student of people and the human condition, and an all-around good guy. We need more people like him in this world. Despite whatever I may say, think, or feel on any particular day, I will always be proud, privileged, and grateful to be my father’s son.
– MAX S. EMMER, ESQ.
Hear The Music Max Played For His Dad
Listen to the song by James Blunt, called Monsters. The song was played by Howard with his dad during his last days, and Max found the cassette tape to play for Howard when he was in the hospital.