All of us know Joe well enough that he would not turn down the request
but help in the soup kitchen even on his birthday. Joe has demonstrated
throughout his moderately long life what "service above self"
means to him, anytime, anywhere if his service can benefit someone
in need he will be there.
The birthday morning
phone call was of course a super test which Joe passed with flying
colors. Little did the birthday celebrant know that his friend
and fellow Rotarian, the Most Reverend Bishop Roger Kozik, had
a great surprise in store for Joe. At exactly 3 pm, after keeping
Joe busy upstairs, he was called to the main floor,a nd a choir
sang Happy Birthday as he entered the room.
Neighborhood
Children with violins treated Joe to a birthday concert that all
in attendance will long remember. The vsiolin teacher played a
violin solo for the surprised Joe and after this wonderful performance
the sisters offered a sumptuous luncheon with selected wines to
Joe and his surprised guests.
Besides the sisters of
Fraternite Notre Dame, the Harlem Musicians, Joe was greeted by
fellow Rotarians PP Ed Gray, Mort Eydenberg, Mat Ingemanson, David
Zeller and Horst Schneider sharing in the festivities so beautifully
arranged by the Most Reverend Bishop Roger Kozik. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JOE!!!
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