Story of a Father--WINNERS of the Pepsi Code Contest

Thanks to all of you who entered thoughtful comments in my contest for six Pepsi codes. I loved reading the stories and learning a bit more about other Gatherers. You can see the stories and comments at my original article here: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977361678

So after reading the submissions, I selected the two members whom I feel really embodied the spirit of the contest and told a thoughtful story (one that made me go, "Ohhh wow.") The winners are:

SECOND PLACE (for two Pepsi codes): TABITHA M --you wrote a beautiful tribute about your Dad.

FIRST PLACE (for four Pepsi codes): DOUGLAS EDEN--your story was really amazing & I am honored that you felt comfortable enough to put it into written words. Thank you.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: APRIL H. (your Dad has a lot to teach all of us), RYAN M. (so very sorry for your loss, Ryan), and CHANA M. (who wrote a bit late but still had a hearfelt entry.

Thanks to all for reading and Happy Father's Day to you.

Winners, I will be sending your codes via Gather mail shortly! :)