Being a father is not just a title, but a name for a silent sacrifice that will last a lifetime. Sometimes it means patience during sleepless nights, laughter while playing, or a supportive stance during tough times.

Fatherhood is knowing how to protect and nurture while also letting go, always showing love, and sometimes expressing it without a word. It means being able to take a step back in life's toughest paths and saying, "You go ahead, I'm right here." It is loving without making the burden felt or speaking of the efforts made.

Being a father is not about teaching life, but about learning life together. It means not just holding a hand to say, "I'm here," but never letting go of that hand.

As a businessman, I've made countless decisions over the years; I took risks, aimed for growth, and managed crises. But the most meaningful and profound decision I ever made in my life was to become a father.

Fatherhood can be being the most reliable harbor in a child's eyes. It is leaving a mark not only with successes but with values, presence, and love. Although we sometimes tire in the pace of life, all our exhaustion fades with a child's smile. In their first steps and dreams, we see our own efforts, love, and guidance.

There are gains and losses in the business world, but gaining a child's trust and love is an invaluable success.

Every father is different; some hold a hand, some guide with words, and some inspire courage through their eyes. However, they all share one common trait: a deep, unconditional love for the well-being of their children.

This Father's Day, we thank our fathers, the architects of the values that make us who we are, the unsung heroes of our life journey. Whether they are with us or live in our memories... Each one is special in our hearts, each one is a crown on our heads. Happy Father's Day to all fathers.

ÖMER KARADENİZ

President of PLASFED

Translated by Artificial Intelligence