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Military veteran’s painful walk across airport tarmac sparks strangers to raise over $135K
- Video at John Wayne Airport shows James Blair, a Navy veteran, struggling to walk on the tarmac, triggering widespread donations.
- Blair, a US Navy veteran and former aircraft mechanic, has knee pain yet continued working to support his family.
- Strangers donated over $135,000 toward a goal of $200,000 to help cover medical and living costs.
- Lacinda Thackeray filmed Blair to raise awareness of his situation and the donations surged afterward.
- Blair has cared for his 90-year-old mother who is in hospice, adding to his financial and caregiving burden.
- Blair’s story has been described as a testament to veterans’ resilience and public generosity.
- The viral video drew millions of views on TikTok, fueling cross-platform attention and coverage by outlets.
- Blair’s work history includes a decade as an aircraft mechanic before becoming a refueler.
- The fundraiser aims to alleviate medical costs and daily living expenses for Blair.
- Blair’s story has sparked conversations about veteran support and employer hardship.
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