John J. Donovan Jr. would say of himself that he was first a father. That’s loyalty. He embodied compassion in all his endeavors and, even after his passing, he continues to support those in need. We want to give this award to commemorate his memory by honoring the qualities he exemplified. John wrote a list of “Daddy-isms” for his young children Skylar & Jax before he passed on. Some are his own thoughts and others he borrowed from people throughout his life; in any event, they are important and shaped who he was. He hopes that you read them often and keep them in your mind.