Here's Tuxedo Ajax

by Edward Cardona
edited by Janet Joers

Although Ajax didn't actually march in the parade for fear that he would be trampled at the entrance, Ajax (Paxon's Irish Tenor) served as Kerry Ambassador in costume on the streets of Greenwich Village for a parade attended by an estimated one million people. (October 1997)

Of approximately 100 people who took photos of him and literally hundreds of others who commented about how great he looked in a tuxedo, three people asked if he was a Schnauzer, one thought he was a Scottie, one asked if he was a Poodle, one person asked if he could see through the hair on his face, and a whopping three people knew he was a Kerry.

In a very funny encounter, one wise guy approached Ajax as if he were a waiter in a tux and placed the following order:

"I would like a club soda with a twist of lime, please."

Ajax promptly turned to the fire hydrant next to him, lifted his leg, and poured the order . . .

I guess Kerry Blue Terriers aim to please!

Last Update:   Terms of Use and Disclaimer.