Viral Video Sparks Massive Retirement Surprise After 27 Years of Uninterrupted Service!

Kevin Ford, a dedicated Burger King cook, and cashier at the Las Vegas Airport, has received an outpouring of support from generous donors after a heartwarming TikTok video celebrating his 27-year-long streak of work without a single sick day or missed shift. The viral video not only spotlighted Ford’s unwavering commitment but also ignited a wave of admiration and appreciation from people across the nation.

In the now-famous video, Ford proudly displays a plastic bag of gifts he received from his employer to commemorate his remarkable achievement. The contents of the bag included tokens of appreciation such as a movie ticket, candy, pens, keychains, and a Starbucks cup. However, some viewers expressed sentiments that the gifts seemed inadequate considering Ford’s decades of dedication. Responding to these sentiments, Ford’s daughter, Seryna, took matters into her own hands and initiated a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for her father’s retirement.

Speaking of the gift bag, Ford said,”I was grateful for it. I used a cup that I had and that bag almost every day and I probably gave away some of those Lifesavers…I think I might have ate a few of the Lifesavers…There’s a lot of people that worked with me longer than that, 30 years, and they didn’t get anything. So, I was happy with it… I’ve always been grateful for the little things.”

Initially aiming to secure $200 to reunite her father with her and his grandchildren, Seryna’s campaign unexpectedly gained traction and garnered overwhelming support from the online community. The unexpected surge of donations and well-wishes flooded into the account, reaching a staggering sum of over $420,000. The unexpected generosity left Ford touched and grateful beyond words, emphasizing his contentment with the seemingly modest gifts from his employer.

Ford’s work ethic, which he developed from a young age, has deep roots in his upbringing and his observation of his parents’ dedication. He believes that his enduring commitment to his job is a reflection of the values instilled in him by his parents, viewing it as a quintessential American story of hard work and determination.

“I think it’s from just my dad and my mom,” Ford told America Reports. ” It’s from my parents. It’s just an American thing. It’s an American story.”

Fox News

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