Story by Cpl. Michelle Reif | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.12.2015
Explanations for how and why St. Patrick became the patron saint of engineers are many and varied. One account states that engineers adopted him because of his history as a cathedral construction worker. Another tale speaks of university engineering students, longing for a day free of work and studies, claiming St. Patrick as their own so they may take his holiday off. Whatever the origin may......