I'm another old veteran, 1956-1968, and I donated many quarts of blood the American Red Cross. In those days they really were the American Red Cross. Now I am the one who is red. Red with embrassment.
Thank you for your service. FR seems to have a lot of veterans. Since they've split the forums into political/non-political maybe we could start a thread for veterans to share their experiences. It would be a good to hear the real history from those who actually lived it.
I wouldn't be embarassed about donating. Your heart was in the right place and you probably saved more than one life with your gift. It's the Red Cross who should be ashamed. Fortunately there are other places than the RC to donate.