Chicago: Amazon delivery driver goes the extra mile for teen; stops to help secure his tie

A 42-year-old Amazon Delivery driver, Eligha Bryant, has garnered praise for assisting a teenager struggling to tie his necktie. The touching incident unfolded in Chicago as Bryant made a delivery stop, witnessing high school senior Luke Breier's quest to don his tie properly, surrounded by his family.

Bryant promptly stepped in to lend a helping hand, leaving young Luke and his family smiling and appreciative. "You're killing the game, young man," Bryant encouraged the teenager, as captured in the viral video.

Following the video's widespread circulation, Bryant shared with Fox 32 Chicago, "I believe it's important because when you're wearing a tie, that's a good swag. Not too many young men are seen wearing ties these days. I didn't think I was doing anything significant; I was just doing what comes naturally to me."


Luke Breier was preparing for the Marist High School homecoming dance, with his father initially attempting to tie his necktie. "My dad just did it, but it was still a bit too long," Luke explained. "He (Bryant) did a better job than I ever could," praised Eric Breier, Luke's father. "As you can see, I have no style."

Bryant, a father to eight children, has a personal history of attending church services, where he often dressed in suits. At the young age of 10, he learned the art of tying a necktie with the guidance of those around him. "All the brothers around me showed me how to do it," he recalled.

Nicole Breier, Luke's mother, emphasized the importance of such random acts of kindness, particularly in a community marked by high racial tensions. "We live here in Chicago where racial tension is so high, especially in our neighborhood, which is known to be super racist," she remarked. "It was just great to see two people reacting to each other regardless of color, and that's the part that just really makes me happy."

Luke Breier expressed his admiration for Bryant's gesture, saying, "It shows a lot about him. It shows that he will go out of his way to do something for someone else."