Asda shoppers left shocked by security guard's extraordinary act of kindness and label him 'most wonderful human being'
- Kwabena, from Edmonton in north London, helped an elderly man home
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An Asda security guard has been hailed as a wonderful human being after his extraordinary act of kindness left customers shocked.
Kwabena, from north London, went out of his way to help an elderly shopper at the Edmonton Green store and make sure he got home safely.
The security section leader, affectionately known as KK, spotted a customer in his late 70s who appeared unwell, immediately springing into action to get him a chair and some water.
Kwabena stayed with the elderly gentleman until he started to feel better before helping him to get home.
Not wanting the customer to walk home alone, the security guard paid for a taxi out of his own pocket.
The act of kindness was shared on Asda's Facebook page on Tuesday and KK confessed that he thought it was important to help the customer because the staff and shoppers are one big family.
He said: 'We have a lot of regular customers here; we are like one big family. I just did what I felt was the right thing to do.'
The post has since gone viral, racking up 11,000 likes, as shoppers praised him as the 'most wonderful human being'.
Asda security guard Kwabena, from Edmonton, north London has been hailed as a wonderful human being after his extraordinary act of kindness left customers shocked
The display of warmth impressed his boss, with store customer trading manager Kay nominating Kwabena for an Asda service superstar award for his kindness.
She said: 'KK's a much valued member of the team and has built good relationships with colleagues and customers alike.
'Most customers know him and respect the job he does. He deserves some recognition for this act of kindness and generosity. He is a credit to our store.'
Customers flocked to the comments to praise the security guard for his kind actions and going the extra mile.
Rosealee Chung wrote: 'What a wonderful caring man. He is truly blessed. I hope the store manager gave him back as a thank-you the money he paid the cab.'
Linda Danks commented under the post: 'Well done, such a kind caring young man you are amazing, simply the best.'
Regular customers praised the store with Tisha O-J writing: 'Edmonton Green Asda has some of the best staff - always pleasant and polite (there are a couple of choice ones who let the store down, to be honest) but I always seem to feel safe whenever I see Kwabena (KK) manning the door.
'I don’t know why but he’s been there a long time and although I’ve never spoken to him, it’s always great to see him - he's got such a kind aura about him!
The security section leader, spotted a customer in his late 70s who appeared unwell and got him a chair and some water before paying for a taxi for him home. Picture: File image
The act of kindness was shared on Asda's Facebook page on Tuesday and customers flocked to the comments to compliment the security guard
'I'm coming into store later on this week and I shall be sure to say hi! Congrats KK, you deserve your flowers! Well done and thank you for your kindness.
Julie Russell said: 'Well done KK! I hope you get the reward and recognition you deserve! We need more people like you! Great role models for our younger generation!'
It appears Kwabena isn't the only store worker who has carried out acts of kindness on the job - and gone the extra mile to do so.
Previously, a foster mother was left 'wiping away tears' by a Kmart cashier's selfless act of kindness.
Sydney nurse Linley, who did not wish to share her second name, became 'embarrassed and flustered' at the checkout of the discount store when she realised she had left her wallet in the car.
A kindhearted retail assistant attempted to show her how to use Afterpay, and during the course of the conversation Linley revealed she is a healthcare worker who is also a foster carer for three young kids.
After hitting another roadblock while processing her order, she decided to leave the items and come back with her wallet after the school run.
But when she returned later that day, she was stunned to find they had already been paid for by the cashier.
A note left with the items read: 'Please accept this as a blessing from me to you and your family.'
Linley told Daily Mail Australia the random act of kindness left her in floods of tears and she felt 'blessed' to have been on the receiving end of such generosity.
'Those sorts of deeds are few and far between and speak to the nature of the individual,' she said.
