One of the most important people in my life is my father, Colonel John A. Ostrowski. He shares a very deep, faith-filled relationship with me that is a very important blessing in my life. He is a very intelligent, good-hearted man who is outstanding for a variety of reasons.
I admire my dad because even though he has a stressful job, he manages to make time to talk to my family about big decisions in our life. Also, through everything that he goes through, my dad keeps a level-head and reasons logically before making decisions. How he manages to stay so calm under stress, I will never understand.
Another special quality about my dad is that he is extremely good at staying strong and brave. Recently his brother, Cmdr. Paul Ostrowski, passed away while battling Melanoma. It has been really rough on my dad, but he has been stronger than I’ve ever seen anyone. He looks at the positive side of every situation, like this one, and maintains a cheerful attitude.
The personal relationship I share with my dad is absolutely priceless. My dad is always there for me and helps me be the best at what I do. He dedicates his time to help me improve in my schoolwork and sports. He has regular conversations with me about everything that’s going on in my life and makes corny jokes that bring a smile to my face. I couldn’t ask for a better father and role model than him.