Godfrey Cuotto, a 22-year-old student was photographed sitting next to a man known as 'Robert' on a busy bus in Ontario, Canada.
Robert who is deaf and suffers from cerebral palsy is said to have needed comforting after being overwhelmed on the busy bus.
The photo, which was first posted on a Facebook page called Only In Hamilton on Wednesday, has since gone viral, with many describing the moment as 'beautiful' and 'perfect'.
'He kept holding my hand,' Mr Cuotto said.
'Sometimes you just have to be selfless and put someone else's needs above yours.'The young student said that he later received a message on Facebook from Robert's family who praised his efforts for comforting their uncle.
The photo has garnered nearly 45,000 likes with more than 10,000 shares on Facebook and a significant amount of positive feedback.
Philip Mac said: 'The world needs more people like you!'
Melissa Mustapha posted: 'That's beautiful really put a smile on my face.'
Jennifer McCreary wrote: 'Our Purpose: to Help each other. Peace and love.'
Jamie Shaffer said: 'Despite all the negativity in the world, people are still amazing.'
One man even suggested Mr Cuotto should consider a career in politics.
'Godfrey Cuotto should consider a career in politics! His mother should be his chief of staff! What's more impressive than his act of kindness...his confidence at age 22...how he shrugs off the glory coming his way! Awesome man and a good reminder for the rest of us!,' Stephen Snow wrote.

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