A grateful Illinois man has invited a postal employee who saved his life to Thanksgiving dinner. The postal employee rushed to assist an aged man who fell and hit his head whereas he was out on a stroll. The former strangers will now come collectively to have a good time Thanksgiving collectively.
Jaylen Lockhart noticed Guy Miller, 75, falling and hitting his head on the bottom on Saturday, November 23, whereas Lockhart was working his common postal route in Aurora, Illinois. At the time of the accident, Miller was out strolling his canine, Bentley.
Lockhart instantly turned his mail truck round and rushed to assist Miller. The 26-year-old utilized strain on Miller’s head wound and known as 911. He flagged down neighbours to assist and ran to Miller’s house to tell his spouse in regards to the incident.
‘I gained one other buddy’
“No matter the place you might be, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing, you at all times have time to cease and assist,” Lockhart instructed The Washington Post. “Beautiful issues can occur.”
Miller sustained minor accidents from the autumn, however remembers how he misplaced his stability and struggled to get again up. Lockhart, who has labored for USPS for a few yr, ultimately helped him. Miller now considers Lockhart, who was as soon as a stranger, household.
“It’s form of a nasty factor that that is how I acquired to know Jaylen, however in a very good sense, it’s a very good factor,” Miller instructed Good Morning America. “Because I gained one other buddy.”
Lockhart and his family members had been invited by Miller and his spouse, Marcia, to hitch them for Thanksgiving. Lockhart has graciously accepted the invitation.
“This isn’t the top; that is just the start of a longtime friendship, household relationship,” Marcia Miller stated. “It is simply unimaginable.”
Lockhart was awarded the Mayor’s Award for Service. He even helped gentle the town’s official Christmas tree through the Aurora Winter Lights Fest. The mayor of Aurora has declared August 29, which is Lockhart’s birthday, as ‘Jaylen Lockhart Day’ within the metropolis.
Lockhart took to Facebook to precise how blissful he’s to know the Millers, and stated that he’s “deeply honored to have my act of kindness acknowledged in such a big manner.” He added, “I’m thrilled to announce that from today ahead, we have a good time JAYLEN LOCKHART DAY within the metropolis of Aurora on August twenty ninth. This day will function an enduring tribute, cherished by my daughter and future generations.”
“From lighting the Christmas tree to addressing hundreds of individuals, the popularity I’ve obtained isn’t just a private present; it is a chance to encourage unity and connection amongst us all. Let us proceed to come back collectively and uplift each other,” Lockhart wrote.