In a fast-paced world, where everyone is in a hurry to reach their destinations, it’s easy to overlook those who need a helping hand. Crossing a road might seem like a simple task, but for the elderly, it can become a challenging and sometimes perilous endeavor.
In a heartwarming incident that happened last week, we will recount the story of a kind man who lent a hand to an elderly woman trying to cross a road in Jurong East.
The Struggles of the Elderly
The elderly woman in this story found herself in a situation that many seniors can relate to. With a trolley in tow and a walking stick for support, she was attempting to cross Toh Guan Road.
However, the green light for pedestrians is often too short for elderly individuals, and this lady had only covered a third of her journey when the signal began to change.
Amid the bustling traffic and impatient drivers, a good Samaritan, dressed in grey, saw the elderly woman’s predicament and rushed to her aid. He halted the traffic with a simple hand gesture and offered her a helping hand.
With compassion, he gently pulled the trolley, allowing the elderly lady to use her now free hand for balance and support. It was a simple yet profound act of kindness that shone brightly in the chaos of the road.
A Video Goes Viral
The heartwarming incident did not go unnoticed. ‘simaleilei,’ a TikTok user, captured this beautiful moment on camera. They posted the video online, and it quickly gained traction, touching the hearts of people across the internet.
@simaleilei Hard life#singapore ♬ 原声 – KiraKira
Netizens’ comments
- which cb honk siah?
- Where is her family members??????
- Kudos to that one gentleman that help, why are the rest not helping?
- Let’s say Thank you to the good guy. Learn from him n salute!
- the one who took the video only…why never go down n help?
- either they pretend never see or they think that is not their business , imagine that is their old folks … see how they feel