As HN sits at the intersection of business and technology, I will share that I received one of the best corporate yet human Fathers Day messages I’ve seen today from a founder of Brunt (a work wear boot and apparel company whose boots I wear for my DIY projects). I felt an urge to share it but I only interact on HN theses days.

It resonates with me and if you’ve grown a business while raising a family I think it hits more authentic than anything else I’ve seen.

Happy Father’s Day fellas!

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A Note from the Founder: Happy Father’s Day

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[image of middle aged founder sitting with 2 sons on a tailgate]

My boys and I wanted to wish all the Dads out there a Happy Father's Day.

This year is a special one for me. It's the first year both of my sons can officially wear a pair of BRUNT boots.

Now, my youngest is technically a full size too small for his to actually fit. But he doesn't care, he puts them on and wears them proudly. Seeing them both running around the yard in the gear I've poured my entire soul into changes everything. It puts the last few years of literal blood, sweat, and tears right into perspective.

Knowing there are millions of you out there lacing up our gear every single day - many of whom are Dads - ties Father's Day all together. It connects my why - from my customers, straight back to my sons.

So today, I didn't want to just send you some generic corporate holiday greeting. I want you to know I feel what you feel. I understand the daily grind. I know the toll of the early mornings, the quiet sacrifices, and the heavy guilt we carry when the job takes us away from the people we love.

If this note resonates with you, it's a clear sign that you aren't just a Dad.

You're a great one. Happy Father's Day from my boys and I to you and yours. Enjoy it.

You've damn sure earned it.

En Giroard Eric Girouard, Founder & CEO