Arek Trenholm, 16, has been unable to stand on his own for the past seven years due to the effects of spina bifida, a congenital condition that impacts the spinal cord. As Fox 13 reports, photos of the teen have caught on like wildfire across social media, as he managed to rise and pay respect to the American flag.
His uncle, Myron Leggett, was in attendance, and he helped paint a picture of the emotional scene.
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“Here come the junior ROTC, marching along and chanting, and I heard … ‘He’s standing!’ and I knew what he was standing for, in an instant. I whipped around real quick with the camera and just started snapping pictures of him,” he said.
Arek had pushed himself up with his arms so that he could pay his respects. Leggett quickly shared the photo on social media, and an outpouring of praise continues to flow in.
“He’s making that effort, where so many … that have legs, that could stand, are sitting or kneeling, and not using their ‘well legs’ to stand and respect those who have fought and died for our flag and for our country,” his proud uncle continued.
What an incredible sentiment.
Source: Fox 13, Newsiosity
Photo: Facebook/Myron Leggett
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Teen in wheelchair rises for American flag
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