Julian Cole's column about fathers (Evening Press, April 29) touched my heart and has made me want to pay tribute to good dads.

My own dad came close to being an earthly saint, never seriously losing his patience. It cannot have been easy.

Margaret Lawson,

Aldborough House,

The Groves,

York.

I am soon to become the father of a bouncing baby boy. He was conceived at Rotten Bottom in Dumfries, Scotland. I am wondering about a name for him. Could any of your readers help with suggestions?

Angus 'Brooklyn' King,

Thorganby,

York.

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