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Mick from Ballymun

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  • 01-05-2002 3:01pm
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    osullima
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    Mick from Ballymun was unemployed last September and was upset with
    the tragic events that happened on Sept 11th. Unable to donate money to
    the charities that sprung up, but nevertheless wanting to help in some
    way, he managed to get himself over to New York and turned up at 'ground
    zero'.

    He asked if he could help in any way. The chief told him to 'sign in'
    and take a shovel and a pick and help one of the digging teams. A month
    later word spread around that George Bush had arrived on site and that he
    wanted to meet the volunteers.

    They all lined up. George shook the first man's hand, asked him his
    name and where he was from. "I'm Carl from Cleveland" said the first guy.
    "Well Carl, its so good to have you here and I want you to let everyone in
    Ohio to know just how grateful we are that Ohio men and women have came to
    help New York in its time of need.

    Thank you and well done." He went to the next guy. "I'm Chuck and I'm from
    Orlando."
    "Good to meet you too Chuck, thanks for your help, and again, I want you to
    thank
    all the guys and girls from Florida who have come to help here at ground zero."

    Then he came to Mick. "Hello there. I'm Mick and I'm from Ballymun."
    A little confused George said: "Good to meet you Mick, what state is
    Ballymun in?"

    "Much the same as here" he answered!


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