'...thankful to feel his presence & legacy around me.' Bill Gates gets nostalgic on Father's Day, pens emotional note
The billionaire said that his father was the perfect example of 'Showing Up Together'.
By ET Online |
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Bill Gates said that his father's charm and laugh would fill any space up.
One of the world's richest men Bill Gates spent the quiet Sunday afternoon thinking about his late father William Henry Gates II, also known as Bill Gates Sr.
Taking a trip down the memory lane, the billionaire recalled his father's charm and laugh would fill the space up. The 66-year-old said that he was grateful to his father for the legacy he has left behind.
"Whenever my dad walked into a room, his presence and easy laugh would fill the space. Even now that he's gone, I am so thankful to feel his presence and legacy around me," his emotional note on LinkedIn read.
The philanthropist shared a picture of an installation, titled 'Showing Up Together', at his foundation (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). "This installation at the foundation is called “Showing Up Together” – something my dad was an exemplar of," he added.
Recently, Gates took some time off to share his pearls of wisdom after he was asked what advice he would like to give the young people who want to make a positive impact on the world.
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Alongside a picture of himself from his early teens, the billionaire had two things to tell his younger self, "Read a lot and discover a skill you enjoy."
During his teens, Gates shared that he felt excited for the next chapter in his life. "I remember this guy. A lot has changed since this photo...," he shared.
"For some, that means being great at science or a great communicator. There’s so much opportunity to do good in the world," his post concluded.
Life is all about making mistakes and turning them into lessons.
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