BRIGHTON, Mich. (WXYZ) — A veteran working as a cashier at a Michigan Meijer store has become an unlikely internet sensation.

Ed Bambas, 88, had taken the job at the grocery store after being retired for more than a decade to help pay his bills.

His story caught the attention of social media influencers who are now helping spread awareness about his situation, leading to a fundraising campaign to help him retire for good.

A video of Bambas working at his job has been viewed by nearly 4 million people on TikTok, though he hasn’t seen it on the platform himself.

His charm contributed to the video going viral, but his story is what truly resonated with viewers.

Bambas retired from General Motors in 1999 and expected to live in comfort with his wife.

However, when the company went bankru

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