Victor Fiorillo’s Night at the Old Philadelphia Bar
One night, Victor Fiorillo headed out for a drink in the City of Brotherly Love. He walked into the Old Philadelphia Bar, hoping for a beer and good company. However, he was immediately taken aback by the sign etched on the window.
A Pause and a Decision
Despite the sign’s provocative message, Fiorillo chose to enter and spend his money. He bought a beer, ready to enjoy the night. That’s when a man stood up, making an announcement that the whole bar could hear.
A Bold Statement and a Joke
As the man approached the jukebox, he loudly declared that he was a former firefighter and a Mexican. After a brief laugh, he clarified that the latter was just a joke. He then paid for his music selection, choosing the 1984 hit “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood.
A Powerful Chorus
As the song blared through the speakers, every patron joined in, singing along to the patriotic anthem. The moment united the bar in an unexpected and powerful way.
