Elderly Lady Faints in Supermarket, Selfless Employee Gets Down on the Floor Next to Her

When an older woman fainted while shopping in Walmart, a stranger rescued her. The kind civilian made sure she was okay, and his gesture won the hearts of many.

A Walmart manager working in Evans, Georgia, noticed a customer who passed out in the store and did not think twice before he stepped up to help her.

Thankfully the woman regained her consciousness. However, Jason Lewis saw how she lost her balance as she tried to get back onto her feet, so he acted quickly.

THE EMPLOYEE'S ACTIONS

He got down on the floor next to the woman and allowed her to lean on him for support. The moment was captured by a customer, Brittany McKee, in 2017.

McKee, a registered nurse, stopped by the scene to see if she could help. She revealed that the older woman mentioned that her blood thinners sometimes made her dizzy.

HE SERVED HER

McKee stayed with the woman, her daughter, and a few Walmart staff members. However, she was in awe of the actions of one employee in particular.

How Lewis tended to the woman left McKee speechless. She said:

"He literally got down on the floor to serve her, not because he was asked to do it, he wasn't, but because he wanted to ... What I experienced today was love, kindness, and serving."

HOW HIS PARENTS RAISED HIM

Lewis continued to chat with the woman and was unaware that someone had recorded the encounter. He was humbled by the positive feedback and stunned to see the story go viral.

He stated that he did not feel like his actions were anything special. Lewis revealed that his parents raised him to be a good man, and he was happy to help wherever he could.

OTHERS ALSO OFFERED THEIR HELP

Lewis hoped the woman was doing well and was thrilled that the story encouraged others to be compassionate. McKee also shared that other customers stopped to see if they could help.

One man prayed with the older woman, and the display of compassion showed McKee that life is not all about hate. Netizens had a lot to say about the encounter, but not all reacted positively.

THE ONLINE REACTION

One user wrote: "Highly inefficient. She could have just leaned against the side of the shelving unit." Another added: "And you felt the need to take a picture of this woman while she is in distress and post it for the world to see?"

Users also wanted to know why the post mentioned race. Despite these comments, the majority of the feedback was encouraging.

IT RESTORED THEIR FAITH

Many netizens shared that the post restored their faith in humanity. A commenter said: "When you are alone and scared, it is wonderful to have such caring people around you -- helping and praying for your wellbeing."

Someone else expressed:

"This is the good we need to hear about, well done everybody who helped. When we don't feel good and we're on our own, these are the people we need around us."

ANOTHER EMPLOYEE GOES THE EXTRA MILE

Employees work with people all day long, and they have to handle everyone with a smile. Some workers go the extra mile when they see a customer in need, just like Walmart manager Jason and Whole Foods Market employee TJ Lawlor.

Lawlor worked in Redwood, California, and when a young boy with Down Syndrome visited the store in 2015, he did not question his presence. Instead, he asked Riley Dehne to help pack the freezers, and the youngster continued to help for years.

They developed a special friendship, and Lawlor's compassion boosted Dehne's confidence and always made him smile. Both Lawlor and Lewis displayed just how much a small gesture of kindness can mean to someone else.