Help Him Retire with Dignity

This fund offers a dedicated airport worker relief and a chance for dignified retirement

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Help Him Retire with Dignity

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I didn’t plan to share this, but I can’t stop thinking about him. I was sitting at John Wayne Airport, just waiting like everyone else, when I noticed a man outside on the tarmac. At first, nothing seemed unusual—just another worker doing his job. But then I really watched. He could barely walk. Every step looked painful. He moved slowly, carefully, like his body was working against him. And yet, he kept going. Lifting equipment. Moving the airplane stairs. Fueling planes. Doing physically demanding work that most people half his age would struggle with. And he didn’t stop. There was no complaint, no hesitation—just quiet determination. It broke me. Because this is someone who should be enjoying rest, comfort, and dignity after a lifetime of hard work… not pushing his body to the limit just to get through another shift. I don’t know his full story yet. I don’t know why he’s still working. But I do know this: no one at that stage of life should have to. So I’m starting this fundraiser with one simple hope—to give him a chance to rest. To ease whatever burden is keeping him out there. To show him that people see him, and that his hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. If this video reached you, I believe it’s for a reason. Let’s come together and do something meaningful for someone who has clearly given so much of himself. Even the smallest donation matters. And if you can’t give, sharing this could change everything. Let’s help him finally take a break—he’s earned it.

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LaCinda Na
Organizer
Salt Lake City, UT
James Blair
Beneficiary
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