Pah's Dad, the Donut Guy in the Stupid Truck

I think kids fear their fathers. I didn't dare make mine angry, not because he'd hurt me, but because he'd leave. Every week, he sent an envelope to M'Maw back home. He never talked about it, but at night he stayed out until morning. So I made it my job to be the best no crying son I could. Pa went to work every morning, and so did I. Even though the kids laughed at me because my dad was the donut guy in the stupid truck, I was embarrassed by him all of a sudden. iReport.com: Do you remember your childhood hero? Nominations are open for 2013 CNN Heroes.