Heart-warming moment McDonald’s worker helped OAP cross the road – because his parents always told him to look after the elderly
Young employee claims he's just doing what his parents told him to and looking after those in need
THIS is the moment a kind-hearted McDonald's employee walked off shift to help an elderly man across the road – because his parents told him to "look after people, especially as they get older".
Jonathan Mitchell's act of kindness was caught on camera by housewife and mum-of-five Michelle Griffiths in Eltham, south east London, at 6.30pm on Monday, September 19.
Michelle, also from Eltham, was being driven to the supermarket by her daughter's boyfriend when they pulled up at the traffic lights and watched the heart-warming scene unfold.
Crew member Jonathan, from Charlton, south-east London, said that the man, who he believed was in his late 70s, was a customer who visited daily.
Jonathan, 23, said: "When I was growing up my parents always told me to look after people especially when they get older.
"Some may not have family members around all the time and need extra help when they're out and about.
"He's a regular and we all make sure that he has a good experience when he visits."
Michelle, 45, said: "We were stopped in traffic and I saw the McDonald's worker helping an old man cross the road, I took a picture as it was such a sweet moment.
"We were only there for about two minutes, but as soon as the man had crossed the road the McDonald's worker put his hand up to thank traffic.
"I just thought it was so cute, such a sweet thing to do and a really nice thing to see.
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"It was just a pure act of kindness for him to go out of his way the help the man, he seemed a really nice guy.
"It's nice to know there are people like that out there."
Jonathan, who won employee of the month in August, said that he felt it was his civic duty to help those in need and was helping the pensioner cross the road and get into his taxi safely.
Jonathan said: "I just think that in general we should take care of the elderly and make sure they are ok.
"I'm quite proud that I've helped someone to get home but it's something that I, and other staff members, do.
A McDonald's spokesman said: "We are really pleased with the attitude and kindness Jonathan showed towards this customer.
"He is well known to our restaurant staff and each time he comes into our restaurant special care is given to ensure he is comfortable and that he leaves safely.
"Our restaurant team is a testament to the brilliant and caring young people we employ up and down the country and we look forward to welcoming this gentleman back in store soon."
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