Mail carrier honored for helping to save Aurora man's life

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A local letter carrier is making Chicago proud.

Jaylen Lockhart was given the honor of lighting the official Christmas tree in Aurora.

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The honor comes after Lockhart was hailed as a hero for saving a man who fell and hit his head.

Lockhart was on his route last weekend when he sprang into action to save Guy Miller after he fell.

The Miller family invited Lockhart and his family to Thanksgiving dinner to show him how grateful they are.