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American Profile CFO Stephen Duggan, 40, and his son Hill, 8, inspired this cover story when the pair took first place during last year's Father & Son Look-Alike Contest at the Archuleta County Fair in Pagosa Springs, Colo. "I know the time will come when Hill will not appreciate the attention," says Duggan of Franklin, Tenn., "but I will always cherish this time when he is proud to look like Dad."
"My fondest occasion was my 80th birthday, when friends were gathered along with my 4-year-old granddaughter. When my son—who she had not met—walked in, the double takes were priceless. She wanted to know why her PaPa was with someone else besides her grandma."
—Walter Beveridge Jr., 81, of Pasadena, Texas, father of Walter Beveridge III, 55, of League City, Texas, photo by: Mark M. Hancock
"My dad is a great man. He is slow to anger, easy going and a man that loves his family. It makes me proud when people say that I act and look just like my dad. Who knows, maybe I will have a son and he will be like my dad and myself. To have a son like my dad would be the greatest tribute to him that I know of."
—Ryan Wheatley, 22, of Malvern, Ark., son of Mark Wheatley, 51, also of Malvern
"My son and I are spitting images. Seeing (these pictures) has really intensified my feelings of responsibility as a father. Having a little guy that makes you see yourself in him is the most amazing blessing a dad could hope for."
—Michael McCarty, 44, of Manhattan, Kan.,
father of Brian McCarty, 10
"Besides having the obvious genetic connections, we also served together as buglers for our American Legion post in Cincinnati (for 10 years) prior to my move to Texas last year. We performed at Memorial Day and Veteran's Day ceremonies, plus one of us played "Taps" at veterans' funerals. Sharing this honor with my son has certainly brought us closer. Matt is my best friend and confidant, despite the geographic distance between us now."
—Lawrence Suddendorf, 56, of Comfort, Texas, father of Matt Suddendorf, 26, of Milford, Ohio, photo by: Sam Carleton
"I'm proud of my father for his service, so I see performing as a way to thank not only the countless veterans we've touched, but to thank him as well. I feel fortunate to not only be family, but to be friends as well. My wife and I are expecting our first child in November, and I hope to be as good a father as mine has been to me."
— Matt Suddendorf
"I don't think I even realized how much we looked alike until people started seeing my son (he delivers Pepsi) in the store and they would ask me if he was my son. They would say things like, 'We saw a guy that looks just like you.'"
—Murray Beinhart, 47, of Bloomfield, Iowa, father of Brent Beinhart, 28, of Ottumwa, Iowa
"From the moment our son was born and we decided to name him after his dad, he has been his father's clone in every way—how they talk, think, walk, right down to the foods they eat (both are extremely picky). Being that I have blond hair and blue eyes, most people think I'm the nanny!"
—Submitted by Cathy Zang, for Michael Zang, 33, of Allison Park, Pa., father of Michael Zang Jr., 5, photo by: Greg Blackman
"My wife and I have three sons, lovingly referred to as 'My Three Clones.' My wife likes to say she is 'just the vessel from which they came' because all three of them look just like me. We live in a small town and whenever people see the boys and me together they always remark on how much we all look alike. I just love it!"
—Chris Koch, 41, of Lafayette, Colo., father of Nathan, 13, Trent, 10, and Mitch, 6, photo by Joshua Lawton
"I bear a striking resemblance to my father. I've heard all the clichés—chip off the ol' block, dead ringer, mirror image, apple didn't fall far from the tree, and so on. Upon seeing me, someone would always say, 'You must be Bob Devine's lad!' As a young lad, I can remember feeling elated in hearing these expressions comparing our strong physical traits. I didn't have a word for it; however, now that I've grown up, I realize the word was pride."
—Brian Patrick Devine, 30, of Ardmore, Pa., son of Bob Devine, 60, of Elysburg, Pa.
"Since Jake was just a little boy, all I've heard is 'There's no way you can deny he's yours.' For me, the resemblance has motivated me to stay in shape, and always try and outdo Jake in the weight room. Hopefully, this will keep me looking young. For Jake, he says the resemblance has given him both a Dad and older brother, since Jake's an only child. For both of us, we are each other's best friend, and have a blast hanging out together."
—Duane Littlejohn, 47, of Troy, Ohio, father of Jake, 26, also of Troy
"My dad has a good reputation in all circles. So I've definitely enjoyed that, if people know Dad, they also assume that I'm a 'good guy!' I may receive a certain level of respect from people that know Dad, and may not know me. I suppose that this also translates into a certain level that I'm expected to measure up to, and I do my best to not disappoint. It's not really a pressure, as it is just an expectation that goes along with the name 'Splitstone.' I hope that I can pass that along to future generations of our family."
—Donald Splitstone, 31, of Pittsburgh, Pa., son of Douglas Splitstone, 63, of Export, Pa.
"Everyone tells me how my son, Samuel, looks just like me. I try to be a responsible parent and teach Samuel to enjoy life to its fullest. On one's deathbed, no one brags about the hours they spent making money. However, they always wish they had spent more time with their family."
—Dan Aylward, 31, of Lansing, Mich., father of Samuel Aylward, 4
"Though there has always been a family resemblance, which people would comment on, it became particularly apparent when we both adopted the same hairstyles."
—Ken Leuthold, 71, of Sequim, Wash., father of Steve Leuthold, 49, of Marquette, Mich.
"Our son Sean has often been asked about his older brother.He doesn't have one. People are often mistaking his father for his brother, which makes Mom happy, as you can imagine."
—Submitted by Melody Wilson, for Kevin Wilson, 47, of Neosho, Mo., father of Sean Wilson, 23, of Joplin, Mo.
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