A viral video showing an airport worker and military veteran struggling to walk across a California tarmac has inspired thousands of strangers to donate more than $135,000 to help cover the man's medical expenses and daily living costs.The footage, recorded at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, has been viewed nearly 6 million times on TikTok and sparked an outpouring of support online.Passenger Lacinda Thackeray said she filmed the worker after noticing he appeared to be in significant pain while performing his duties.TEACHER SAYS BESTSELLING AUTHOR JACK CARR INSPIRED STUDENTS TO EMBRACE PATRIOTISM AMID VALUES DEBATE"Watching him work so hard — he could barely move — truly broke my heart," Thackeray said."I know there has to be a way we can help him retire."A viral video of a worker at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, led strangers to donate more than $135,000 for his medical expenses and living expenses.(iStock)The worker was later identified as James Blair, a U.S.
Navy veteran who spent a decade working as an aircraft mechanic before beginning a career refueling planes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERYears of physically demanding work have taken a toll on his body, particularly his knees, Blair told CBS News.Despite the chronic pain, he continued working while also helping care for his 90-year-old mother, who is receiving hospice care.The worker, pictured at left walking across the tarmac, was later identified as James Blair, a U.S.Navy veteran who spent a decade as an aircraft mechanic before beginning a career refueling planes.
(TikTok/@boymom692)After the video was shared online, viewers began donating money to help Blair with his medical expenses and other needs.The fundraiser has since surpassed $135,000 toward a goal of $200,000.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES"When I first saw the video and the money started going up, I started laughing," Blair told the outlet."I’ve been doing this job for 20 years, and I j...