Carver’s beloved Tremain and Fritzsa Gilmore appeared on the Ellen Show yesterday with guest host Tiffany Haddish and regular cohost Stephen Laurel "tWitch" Boss.
The finale of Ellen DeGeneres' daytime talk series will air on May 26. Ellen DeGeneres is pulling out all the celebrity stops for the final episodes of her daytime talk series. Who better to invite to the show than Fritzsa and Gil?! How did the Ellen Show find our Norwalk heroes?
The Carver community enthusiastically nominated them.
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Of course, no one in the Carver community would be surprised by this. We write often here about Tremain’s many roles and accomplishments and the couple’s EJ’s H.E.A.R.T. charity.
"We do an annual walk for EJ around his birthday in July. It's called 'Walk for Elijah,'" Fritzsa said on the Ellen Show. "I'm just grateful for the community, how they come together and just help support us because we want to give back to the community and the children," Tremain (“Gil”) said.
During the show, the Gilmores shared their experience co-directing their charity named after their son who died of a sudden illness at the age of 4 in 2016. Haddish announced that The Ellen Show would be donating $15,000 to their cause, which supports children's education. This gift is made possible by TisBest Philanthropy which maintains a partnership with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to highlight extraordinary people, organizations, and charities.
“‘Tremain was a vital member of the Carver community when I arrived in 2004. He remains a guiding light and dear friend to me and to the ever-growing Carver community whose alumni are now lifetime achievers in every profession. Tremain’s national recognition will surely be met by everyone in Norwalk and Carver alumni everywhere with a knowing nod and smile, if not a shout for joy,’ said Novelette Peterkin, CEO of The Carver.”
A glance at the YouTube video comments adds much love to the entire experience. Here are just a few of the many shout-outs there:
Tremain and Fritzsa Gilmore and their daughter Madeline
Ashley HW writes, “I love how when the wife noticed her husband was having trouble talking about their late son, she covered him and finished talking. That’s a true partnership. ❤️
Vanessa Liles writes, “I love Tremain and Fritza! EJ's Heart is a special and wonderful organization.”
Norwalk High School students commented: Ale Mar, “Omg he is my security guard!! He is soo niceee and helpful. I’m proud of them.” Bre, “Omg he’s my security guard!!!!! He’s the sweetest.”
And others: BOLTBADBLADES, “HE’S AN ICON.” msjdolly, “MY GIRL FRITZAAAAAAAA!!!!” Christline Edward, “GIL omg congrats!!!”
We can’t say it better. Our hearts are bursting with pride and gratitude!