What A Dad means to a daughter:
Father stood for all this and much much more:

A pillar of strength

A person to look up to in times of stress

A counsellor, A guide

A loving Dad who would gleefully buy the ice cream Mom said not to

An indulgent father who spoiled his little girl silly

A strong man who would often melt at the tears in his little one's eyes

A sterling example in goodness of character

A disciplinarian when it came to teen years

A no nonsense man while dealing with studies & Grades

A motivator who encouraged in sports and music

An intellectual who taught the art of reading books and writing

A fun loving Dad who first showed the art of building sand castles...(That the daughter ends up building castles in the air is another thing .. )

A courageous man, a brave soldier, a great patriot he taught ethics and love for one's Motherland

A man to whom self respect was utmost, integrity his password and hardwork with sincerity his passion

As he instilled all these values, his influence remained steadfast to a daughter. Above everything, he is a thorough gentleman, a great human being an idol in her eyes!

The father daughter relationship is one the most deep rooted bonds, highly influential, tinged with a distance, yet so close and warm, supportive and trustworthy!