An elderly McDonald’s worker received incredible love and support from his community.

For most people, retirement is how they view spending their last years on Earth. No matter how much someone enjoys their job, no one wants to do it until their dying breath. People want to spend their golden years traveling, spending time with their grandchildren or doing several other activities.

Sadly, some people simply do not get the opportunity to retire. For whatever reason, some individuals have to continue working for as long as they are physically able. Working a 9-5 job is by no means the ideal way for someone to spend their 70s, 80s and 90s. But some people do not have a choice and must continue punching the time clock.

Ed Eubanks is one of those people who has had to keep working in his advanced years. According to the clip posted on YouTube, he is 82 years old and has worked at a McDonald’s in Henderson, Nevada, for nearly 20 years.

The clip states that Ed does not have the money to enjoy retirement. However, one person started up a GoFundMe account for Ed. Several community members railed to the cause, donating to Ed and raising $2,000 for the 82-year-old McDonald’s employee.

When he learned about the money, Ed was eternally grateful.

“This, this is surprising,” he said. “I mean, I’m really grateful, ‘cause I can use the money and, and it’s fantastic what you guys are doing.”

The man who started the GoFundMe campaign, Abraham Cruz, mentioned hearing story after story from people about their pleasant interactions with Ed. Abraham called Ed a “good guy” and said, “We need to take care of the good guys in here.”

That $2,000 is likely not the final amount that Ed will receive. The page is still open for anyone who might want to donate to the longtime McDonald’s employee.

What a beautiful show of love and support for an elderly man who obviously appreciates it.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”