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Lee Chuan-chi shares Father's Day 'good news' about volunteer firefighter couple

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chi shared a heartwarming story on Father's Day about a volunteer firefighter couple he officiated at their wedding and who recently welcomed their first child.
  • Lee reflected on his own experience as a father, emphasizing the lifelong responsibilities and joys that come with parenthood.
  • He reiterated his campaign promises related to childcare and family support, linking them to his personal understanding of a father's role.

New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chi shared a touching story on Facebook for Father's Day, highlighting a serendipitous connection with a volunteer firefighter couple. Lee recounted officiating their wedding several years ago and recently encountering them again as they welcomed their first child. The couple visited him with their wedding certificate from when he served as their officiant, and later, the father approached Lee with photos of his newborn son, recalling Lee's presence at both significant life events.

From this day on, you gain a new identity, one that has no end date. You will watch him smile, cry with him, grow with him, and grow yourself. You will become braver and fearless for him. Because the words 'father' and 'dad' carry a lifetime of meaning.

— Lee Chuan-chiReflecting on the lifelong commitment and transformation of becoming a father.

Lee expressed a mix of emotions upon hearing the news, including congratulations, gratitude for their shared connection, and a poignant remembrance of his own journey into fatherhood. He shared his thoughts on the profound transformation that parenthood brings, noting the new identity and the unwavering commitment it entails. "From this day on, you gain a new identity, one that has no end date. You will watch him smile, cry with him, grow with him, and grow yourself. You will become braver and fearless for him. Because the words 'father' and 'dad' carry a lifetime of meaning," Lee wrote.

The candidate connected this personal reflection to his policy proposals, which include extending the "Good Pregnancy" taxi service, piloting free temporary childcare at sports centers, building large indoor parent-child centers, and promoting corporate childcare. Lee stated that these policies stem from the same feelings of excitement and pressure he experienced when he first became a father. He emphasized that his child's arrival was the happiest moment of his life and that while the "weight" of being a father is a lifelong commitment, he aims to make it easier for others.

The weight of being a father has been on me for many years. I cannot remove this weight, but I can find ways to make it lighter.

— Lee Chuan-chiDiscussing his approach to fatherhood and policy-making.

Lee concluded his Father's Day message by wishing all fathers well, urging them to take care of themselves. He reiterated that the responsibilities and happiness of fatherhood are intertwined and last a lifetime. His message blended personal sentiment with his political platform, aiming to connect with voters on a familial level while promoting his vision for family-friendly policies in New Taipei City.

I wish all fathers a happy Father's Day. From the day you become a father - the responsibility is for a lifetime, and so is the happiness.

— Lee Chuan-chiConcluding his Father's Day message.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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