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Personal Narrative: My Father Keith Coffey
The person who has influenced me the most throughout my life is my dad Keith Coffey. He has influenced me the most because he has always shown perseverance no matter what comes his way. All throughout my life he taught me the importance of staying strong through tough times. Showing strength in my eyes is one of the most important traits a person can embrace. His admirable traits are what help shape me into the person I am today. Eight years ago my dad was in an accident that paralyzed him from the chest down. Most people would consider this to be the worst thing that could happen to a person, but for my dad he was able to adapt and find new ways to keep doing the things he loved. Every football season, he coached my younger brother’s
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