THE CIRCLE OF A GOOD DEED RETURNS - THE STORY OF SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING

SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING  (6 August 1881 to  11 March 1955)
He was a Scottish biologist, pharmacologist and botanist. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
 in 1945 with Howard Florey and  Emst Boris Chain for the discovery of Penicillin.   

   

PENICILLIN

       It happened decades ago on Scotland. "Help me! Help me! Somebody please help me!" came the scream from a nearby bog. A poor Scottish farmer heard those cries and ran into the dangerous area to aid. He found a boy sinking in thick, black muck. It was nearly too late for the child to be rescued, but the farmer, risking his own life, somehow saved the boy. 

         A knock was heard at the farmer's cottage the next day. Opening the door, the peasant was greeted by a wealthy gentleman. The poor man was confused why someone of such obvious stature had come to call upon him. His question would soon be answered. 

      "You saved my son yesterday and I am here to give you a reward," spoke the fine gentleman. The farmer, however, would not accept the money that was offered to him.

THE NOBLEMAN - LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
(Feb. 13, 1849 to Jan. 24, 1895)

          The rich gentleman, desperately wanting to bestow a gift of gratitude on the man for his heroic deed, looked into the humble abode and spotted a young boy."Since you helped my son, I will help yours," said the gentleman. "If you allow me to take your child with me, I will see that he receives the finest education available in all of the country." The poor man smiled and accepted the offer.

          The generous promise was kept, and the Scotsman's son later graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London. Because of the educational gift he had received from the wealthy gentleman, the poor farmer's son, in turn, gave a gift to the world. he discovered penicillin. His name was Sir Alexander Fleming. 

          The nobleman's son's life would be threatened for a second time. Now an adult, he lay dying of pneumonia. Ironically, it was the poor farmer's son who saved him this time when penicillin was prescribed. The nobleman, Lord Randolph Churchill, had provided for the education of Sir Alexander Fleming, and that education has saved the life of his son, Sir Winston Churchill.       

SIR WINSTON LEONARD SPENCER CHURCHILL
(Nov. 30, 1874 to Jan. 24,1965)
He was a British Prime Minister and statesman who
led the country to victory against Nazi Germany and
the Axis powers in World War II.