Hero Mailman Saves Elderly Man After Sidewalk Fall: ‘You Saved My Life! Now We’re Family’
After saving Guy Miller's life, one mailman received a Thanksgiving invitation that changed everything
Key Takeaways
- Mailman Jaylen Lockhart spotted an elderly neighbor collapsed and rushed to get him help.
- The grateful family tracked down their hero mailman on social media to thank him in person.
- What started as a rescue turned into an annual Thanksgiving tradition for both families.
Jaylen Lockhart rushed to help an elderly man who collapsed along his mail route — now they celebrate every Thanksgiving together. Here, they share their story with Woman’s World.
Better keep an eye on him, mailman Jaylen Lockhart thought on his delivery route in Aurora, Illinois. He had spotted an older gentleman who seemed to be wobbling as he walked his dog in the neighborhood.
It was a few weeks before Thanksgiving, and Jaylen was worried about the man.
A mailman’s quick action saves a neighbor
Then Jaylen looked in his mail truck’s rearview mirror and saw the man fall onto the sidewalk. Oh no! he thought as he made a U-turn.
Jaylen found Guy Miller bleeding and in a daze.
“Hello sir, I’m Jaylen, the mailman,” the 27-year-old said. “Where do you live?”
Jaylen flagged other cars to stop and call 911, then he rushed a few doors down and knocked. He told Guy’s wife, Marcia, what happened.
Marcia took Guy to the hospital, where he was treated for a concussion.
Meanwhile, Jaylen continued his route, grateful to be in the right place at the right time to help Guy.
Hero mailman’s rescue goes viral
The next day, Jaylen got a delightful surprise when his phone started ringing and numerous messages came to his social media accounts.
The Miller family had posted messages looking for their angel mailman.
The story went viral, and the mayor of Aurora even honored Jaylen at an event and officially declared August 29 — Jaylen’s birthday — Jaylen Lockhart Day in Aurora.
Through Facebook, Jaylen connected with Guy’s daughter, who put him in touch with her parents. They came over to Jaylen’s apartment — where he lives with his wife, Sydney, and 1-year-old daughter, Lennyn.
“You saved my life!” Guy told Jaylen. “Thank you!”
An invitation turns rescuer into family
Marcia remembered the approaching holiday, looked at her husband’s rescuer and said, “What are you doing for Thanksgiving? Do you have extended family?”
“Well, this is my family,” Jaylen replied, glancing over at his wife and daughter.
Marcia invited the whole Lockhart family to their house for Thanksgiving. “We’d love to!” Jaylen replied and the Lockharts joined at least 20 others at the Miller house for a Thanksgiving feast.
Today, two years later, their friendship still thrives. They talk at least once a week and visit frequently. And this Thanksgiving, they will gather for the third time.
As for Jaylen, he just wants to set an example for his daughter. “My family taught me to love others the way you want to be loved,” he says. “Regardless of where you are or where you come from, we all have the time to help each other!”
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