snowyday Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 During World War II an emergency call for a blood donor was sent to the Navy Yard. A rosy-cheeked Irish employee volunteered. At the hospital she was surprised to learn that the patient was a fellow worker, a Jewish friend from her own department. Some months later he returned to work, but never mentioned her help. But came St. Patrick’s Day he arrived resplendent in a bright green tie. “Why, Mr. Cohen,†she explained, “I didn’t know you were Irish.†Cohen smiled knowingly and said: “Sure, and some of the finest blood from Ireland flows in my veins.†* * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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