By Jenna Fratello
The Marine Corps welcomed its littlest new member on Saturday in a ceremony in San Clemente, California.
Eight-year-old Wyatt Gillette has Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Type 1, a fatal disease that affects the brain and the immune system. Most patients with Aicardi-Goutieres don't live past childhood.
His father, Jeremiah Gillette, served in the Iraq eight years ago, and
hoped that his service to his country would have an influence on his
son, according to People.
Upon hearing the Gillette family's story, fellow Marine Anthony North started a petition on Change.org to give Wyatt the title of becoming an honorary member of the corps.
"I truly feel that Wyatt has faced more hardship than any Marine has
gone through, and for that should be given the title," North wrote in
his petition. "I have seen more Marines come together because of him,
and feel he has truly earned the right to be among the best fighting
force in the world."
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Source: NBC News/TODAY
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