An inspirational person is one who works for what he has in life. Inspirational people also have character traits such as tenderness, loyalty, and sincerity. The person who has these traits would be my father, Anthony Vance. He has a good heart and cares for others. He helps people who actually need it. When he does something, it is for someone else’s well-being. He makes sure, even when he is hurt, that they are OK and nothing is wrong. He loves to work and assist people.

Anthony works for what he has and tries to keep what he has got. He works no matter what his condition may be. He works to support his family and everything he has obtained over the years. He never backs out of anything and strives to be his best. Anthony makes sure that he finishes the job whatever it may be. He likes to work with people and has never met a stranger. He has supported people by lending a listening ear to running heavy machinery.

Anthony is loyal to everybody he knows. When he makes a promise to someone, he makes sure that he fulfills the promise. His friends always trust him to get something done because they know he is gonna do it. He made sure they are happy with what he did. He never just stops in the middle of a project, he always finishes so that his friends do not have to do anything.

He is straightforward because he communicates what he thinks is a good or bad idea. No matter what he heard, he will share his opinion. He makes sure that the person knows what they are doing before they get hurt. He once stated, ”That’s not a good idea to use that. Try this! You’ll have a less chance of getting hurt.” He makes sure that no one is doing something that could put them in danger. He says something is stupid when it is told to him.

Anthony Vance is a great man and father to his children. He cares for his friends and his neighbors. He helps those who actually needs his help with anything. He is almost always straightforward and communicative to everyone. He has never broken a promise and always tries to work for what he has.

This story is part of a series of articles from Michael Grindstaff’s Language Arts Class at Elizabethton High School.

Students were asked to write about inspirational people in their lives. The Elizabethton Star is proud to share these with our readers.