Friends and family quickly created a GoFundMe to show support for Thane Telford and his wife, who recently battled cancer.
Telford, 84, worked for 13 years at the Payson Walmart. He frequently donned festive hats that his wife made to match the season or holidays.Telford said he was recently asked to retire but opted to keep working. He said he was then fired on Wednesday for swearing at a customer, an accusation he denies.
KSL reached out to management at the Payson Walmart and also the corporate office for a response to Telford's description of his termination.Friends and family quickly created a"He loved his job and all his co-workers and especially all of the customers," the GoFundMe description said. "This account was created to show how much the community loves and appreciates Thane."
"He's a legend. He does not deserve this," said Radawna Day, who lives near Telford in Mona. "He lights up everyone's day."
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