US Army Veteran Forced to Work at 90: Pushing Carts in Supermarket

Dillon, 90 ans, n’est toujours pas à la retraite. Capture d'écran Youtube

In Louisiana, a 90-year-old man continues to work hard to support himself. A journalist very touched by the story opened an online fundraiser this Monday, May 27, 2024, in order to help her retire more quickly.

It’s a scourge that affects more and more Americans of retirement age. Dillon McCormick, 90, finds himself forced to work for his monthly expenses.

Forced to work

This former US army veteran is a cart pusher in a Louisiana supermarket, reports The Guardian. This nonagenarian without children doesn't really have a choice and would like to rest.

A story that caught the attention of a former local television journalist. Indeed, Karen Swensen Ronquillo conducted an investigation to interview the American. The latter felt a lot of emotion when listening to his story and his difficult working conditions. Despite his great age, the man found himself working under 39°C.

Online kitty

Following this meeting, the former presenter immediately launched an online kitty, cites BFM TV. " McCormick works to eat, he says. He needs $2,500 a month and only gets $1,100 from Social Security, ", the presenter writes. "He's not afraid to work hard, but he's tired. And hungry. And frustrated," she continues.

The initiative started on May 27, 2024, has paid off. In just a few hours, the kitty has exploded. She has more than $240,000. An amount that can allow Dillon to retire in the best possible conditions. “Thank you very much. I wish you all the happiness and luck in the world”, the former veteran warmly thanked her.

As Ouest France points out, this situation is increasingly common in the United States. Experts have pointed out that the increase in life expectancy linked to the reduction in Social Security benefits is leading to increasingly late retirements.