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A few photos of the Millers spending Thanksgiving with Lockhart and his family were shared on the city of Aurora, Illinois', Instagram page.

\"We are family now,\" Lockhart said. \"And for that, I will forever be grateful.\"

Lockhart was also honored by the city of Aurora with the \"Jaylen Lockhart Day,\" for his act of kindness.

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PHOTO: Marcia Miller and Guy Miller of Aurora, Illinois with mail carrier Jaylen Lockhart (center). The Millers and Lockhart plan on spending Thanksgiving together this November.
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\"I can tell you for myself and our extended family it has been such a pleasure to watch our story grow,\" Lockhart said.

\"We have connected with so many old friends through this and have made so many new ones. It has put a smile on our faces and lots of joy in our hearts as well,\" Marcia Miller said.

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