the 10-year-old has hereditary statistic paraplegia which makes it difficult to use his legs but despite joins us with his palm, thank you for coming on this morning. that video runs a chill down your back to see a very stand and you can tell it was tough to do. tell us why you thought it was important to make that move. >> i like to stand up for my country and support the military, the army and support the country. jillian: why do you love this country? >> because it is just like the best country you could be in. rob: i want to talk to you about avery's condition and what he has been through. tell us about his condition that your son has. >> it is hereditary paraplegia, it is a neurological disorder. it not only affects his legs but his brain as well. as far as his brain goes, it causes short-term memory and deflates nutrition from the frontal lobe of the brain. it takes a while to get it right. they are deteriorating or too tight. jillian: what does it mean when you see him rise out of his wheelchair for the national anthem and stand with his hand over his heart? what does that feel li