Ed Bambas, the 88-year-old Michigan grocery store worker who captured hearts worldwide, nearly lost his footing upon receiving a staggering $1.77 million from generous internet donors eager to help him retire.

The Army veteran burst into tears when Australian positivity influencer Sam Weidenhofer — who shared the octogenarian’s heartbreaking story of grief and financial struggles online this week — presented the life-changing check at a private ceremony at Foguth Financial Group in Brighton Friday afternoon.

“Thank you … oh my God,” Bambas said after the big reveal, according to a video shared by WXYZ .

“I wish my wife were here, but it’s something that dreams are made out of, trust me, from my beginnings to here.”

Until Friday, the widowed senior had no idea a GoFundMe launched

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