Maddie Germano and her father, Charles Germano, know suffering. Shortly after Maddie lost her mom, Charles' wife, Maddie had to undergo brain surgery. Both have reemerged as survivors, with Maddie winning two tennis titles thanks to the help of her father. To honor him this Father's Day, she wrote him a letter.  Credit: Newsday / Yeong-Ung Yang

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