Father's Day messages for the incredible men in our lives

Whether it’s their dad jokes, or their ability to just know what needs to be done, they deserve a moment in the spotlight.

Over the past year, many of us have had to keep our distance or go some time without being able to see them.

So to help celebrate these special men in your lives – they can be fathers or father figures, including stepdads, grandfathers, fathers-in-law, or anyone else who has been like a dad – the Bucks Free Press asked you to send in your ‘selfies with dad’.

Many of you sent in your sweet photos, or photos of your children with their dads, with personal messages to thank them for all they do.

It is clear from these pictures and messages that there is much love and appreciation for inspirational men around Bucks.

Jake, Jade and Josie with their hero, dad James Randall, 30, from Bourne End

Their message: Our daddy is our hero. Always working hard but always has time to make us laugh and take us to fun places. We enjoy making memories. Happy Father’s Day daddy, hope today shows you how special you are to us all, mummy included. Love Jake, Jade and Josie

Emily Richardson, from Aylesbury, out clay pigeon shooting with her dad Andy, 60

Her message: All my love on ‘Dad’s Day’. Thank you for all you do for us and particularly for your unwavering love and support over the last year xx

Caitlyn Turner with dad Adam, 38, from Marlow

Her message: Happy Father’s Day Daddy, I love you, Caitlyn xxx

Caleb Holmes, from Little Chalfont, with dad Daniel Holmes, 31

His message: To Dadda - You are the best dad in the whole universe. I love when we get long boys weekend together and when I am allowed to light the fire so that we cook steak and have marshmallows. Love, Caleb.

Wayne Bedford, 49, with his children Lily and Lucas

Their message: Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy we could ask for. Thanks for everything that you do. Lots of love Lily and Lucas xxxx

Stephanie Wareham, from Wooburn Green, with her stepdad Trevor Biggs, 60

Her message: My amazing step-dad Trevor who loves me like his own! Thank you for everything you do for me, love you loads xx

Paula Sims, from Marlow, with her “absolute king” Paul Grace, 71, on her wedding day

Her message: My Dad, my best friend. My king.

Malik Ali, 30, from Aylesbury with his children Hamza and Ayrah

Their message: One day is not enough to honour how special of a father you truly are because you’re amazing every day of the year. Thank you for all that you do daddy. Love from Hamza and Ayrah

Jasmine Hunt, from Aylesbury, at the funfair with dad Peter, 38

Her message: Happy Father’s Day daddy. Lots of love from Jasmine xxx

Me (Shruti) with my dad Dipak Sheth, 61

My message: Happy Father’s Day to an amazing dad and the best grandad! Thank you for all you do for us. Lots of love today and always xxx

Selena Dorda-Rolfe Barrera, from Bourne End, with her father José María Suárez Barrera, 47, on La Concha beach, San Sebastián

Her message: My dad is the best! He makes me feel better if I’m sad or hurt and I laugh so much at his funny jokes. He’s the kindest there is, apart from mum of course. Papi, I love you to the moon, the stars and back. Feliz día del padre. Selena xx

Matt Joy with dad Steve, 62, at Hyde Park

His message: Happy Father's Day, Steve! Thanks for raising me to be who I am and being a friend as well as a dad. Lucky to have you x

Leave your special messages for your dads or father figures below!