There are heroes, and then there’s Gail Lewis.
If you’re not familiar with Gail Lewis, you’re missing out on one of the last truly great Americans.
Lewis posted a video to TikTok recently showing her…well, let’s just say overly dramatic…sign-off after her final day of employment at Walmart after 10 years, along with a teary explanation that she was leaving because she got a better job but that she would miss her Walmart family.
@fluffygaileena♬ original sound – fluffygaileena
The sign-off, reminiscent of the emotional final calls of police and military officers on their last day on the job, has quickly gone viral online, with people jumping in to thank Gail for her service to her country.
@justusjunge Thank you for your Service Gail Lewis… #gaillewis #walmart #emotion #veteran #recovery #gail #lewis #meme #fy #fyp ♬ Originalton – Justus Junge
@etrips16 #MemeCut #gaillewis #walmart @Walmart #MemeCut #MemeCut #Meme ♬ Taps – American Military
@gamblingaddict._ Your service will not be forgotten.🇺🇸🫡#gaillewis #fyp #foryoupage #123 ♬ original sound – Himothy
@prozak.papi Thank you gail #fyp #gaillewis #walmart #trendingnow #trending #comedy #funny ♬ Taps – United States Coast Guard Band
Gail has become somewhat of a folk hero for her actions during her 10 years at Walmart, with many taking to TikTok to recount her many acts of bravery while serving her country.
@cashmoneycristian Still haven’t recovered #gaillewis #fyp ♬ original sound – Cristian
@bfbsbl3168 Gail Lewis was different. Sad to see the retirement. True Soldier. #gaillewis #primevideo #fyp #viralvideo ♬ original sound – david :)
@vincentsview252 I swear that store and my life will never be the same without Gail Lewis #gaillewis #vincentsview252 #joke ♬ Only Love Can Hurt Like This (Slowed Down Version) – Paloma Faith
And the comments on the videos are some of the best content on the internet right now.
“I did two tours in produce with Gail Lewis.”
“She trained me on how to restock shelves wouldn’t have made it out the 09 Black Friday disaster without her”
“I served with her back in 06/07 Produce battalion she went above & beyond the call of duty when she charged through the wet floor sign to help us”
“I did my first tour with Gail Lewis back in ‘19. She let me scan a TV as cilantro.”
“Fellow veteran here. Served a 4 month tour at Kroger ‘23. Thank you for your service.”
“I still remember hearing about Gail Lewis growing up. Sad day but at least I can say I was there. God bless”
“Hall of fame career. Your 2017 Christmas and 2019 Black Friday performances were off the charts.”
“I remember I asked Gail Lewis where the frozen strawberries were, she told me 4 aisles down on the left. Damn it she was right.”
Helluva career Gail. Thank you for your service, and godspeed in your new career.
