Heroic Dads Who Didn’t Back Down BEING A PARENT ISN’T ALWAYS A WALK IN THE PARK
Kids often look up to their father as one of their greatest heroes. There are the long drives to sports tournaments, the late-night movies, and the sweets when Mom isn’t looking. We probably all have some reason to look up to our dad as one of our biggest influences. It’s Father’s Day this month, a special time of year when we take a moment to think about the sacrifices the father figures in our lives have made for us. Most dads are pretty great, but some go above and beyond the fatherly call of duty. Let’s take a look at some heroic dads who risked everything to keep their families safe. BRAD LEWIS: OVER THE LEDGE Life can change in a split second, and how you choose to react in a moment of peril can define your legacy forever. Few people know this as well as Brad Lewis. When Brad and his young son, Oscar, were deeply entrenched in an intense Nerf battle, he surely didn’t think the situation would turn as dangerous as it did. When a few darts missed his father and landed on the balcony, Oscar ran after them but soon found himself teetering on the balcony’s ledge, 12 feet above the ground. Thinking fast, Brad grabbed his son just before he fell over, both taking the plunge while Brad protected his son with his own body.
was left fighting for his life in the ICU, with severe fractures to his skull and vertebrae. Thankfully, Brad is expected to make a full recovery and has made serious strides since the accident. He and his son will live to play another day. GREG ALEXANDER: COULDN’T BEAR TO SEE HIS SON HURT While camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June 2015, Greg Alexander awoke to the sound of a nightmare. The screams of his son intermingled with the roars of an unknown assailant, beckoning Greg to his son’s tent. There, he found his son Gabriel being attacked by a bear. The bear had his son by the head and was dragging him away. Greg jumped on the bear’s back, desperately trying to take attention away from Gabriel. Amazingly, it worked, and in the end, the bear ran away. Gabriel was left with serious cuts to his head, but thanks to his dad’s heroism, the two were able to walk away from that campsite and back to their lives together. The important thing to remember is that you don’t have to take a leap of faith or fight a bear to be a hero in your family’s eyes. Just be yourself, show some support, and do the best you can. Happy Father’s Day, everybody.
Just as he’d intended, Brad absorbed most of the blow. While Oscar sustained serious wounds, his father’s injuries were more severe. Brad
FOR THE LOVE OF SIGNS
How DPI’s Newest Employee Found His Way to Springfield
Digital Print Ink’s newest sign and apparel embroidery expert has love to thank for his latest business venture. About 16 years ago, DJ Ginsberg operated his own silk-screen printing and apparel business in Omaha, Nebraska, but his then-girlfriend, Karra, lived six hours south in Springfield, Missouri. After a year of dating and traveling, the duo decided they were better as friends and cut their romantic ties.
joined our team this April as a salesperson and leader in our sign and new embroidery division.
With the addition of more advanced sign work and apparel embroidery, DJ says, “DPI’s emphasis on expanding its printing options will give businesses an efficient printing service, optimizing effective style, great quality, and working partnerships. The branding and color quality of each piece will be precise because DPI will manage it all.” “It’s really going to give customers a place where they can get everything they need in one place,” DJ continues. Because of a growing emphasis on signs, DPI is expanding its space by 2,000 square feet to accommodate the new printing options. While DPI expands, DJ knows quality will always remain at the forefront. “The work is impeccable. I don’t care if it’s a business card or what. The work is impeccable. It makes my life easier,” DJ says with a little laugh. At DPI, we’re grateful for the expertise and knowledge DJ has brought to our company. We cannot wait to see how he continues to help us grow. (And a special thanks to Karra for leading DJ to us!)
DJ Ginsberg, DPI Sign Salesperson
Fast forward to May 2018. DJ and Karra reconnected and gave their relationship another try. By October 2018, the couple was married. Shortly after, DJ closed his business of 30 years, packed up his Omaha life, and moved to Springfield to be with Karra and his new step-daughter, Beth.
“That was the best thing I ever did,” DJ recalls.
As for what led DJ to DPI, that was all Karra’s doing. Karra discovered DPI’s job posting for a sales position on Indeed.com, and after decades in sales and printing, DJ says the position was “right up my alley.” DJ
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