Myles Eckert given lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership

Myles Eckert is presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership, patch, and cap, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photos by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Myles Eckert and his mother Tiffany wait before Myles is presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership and a donation in his name to the Folds of Honor Foundation that benefits the children of fallen soldiers, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Myles Eckert and his mother Tiffany wait before Myles is presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership and a donation in his name to the Folds of Honor Foundation that benefits the children of fallen soldiers, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Scott Thornton, Detachment of Ohio Adjutant and Kyle Carter, Detachment of Ohio Delegate present Myles Eckert with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership, patch and cap, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Scott Thornton, Detachment of Ohio Adjutant and Kyle Carter, Detachment of Ohio Delegate present Myles Eckert with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership, patch and cap, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Scott Thornton, Detachment of Ohio Adjutant places Myles' new Sons of The American Legion cap on his head after presenting him with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership and patch, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Scott Thornton, Detachment of Ohio Adjutant places Myles' new Sons of The American Legion cap on his head after presenting him with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership and patch, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Vicky Buck, Department of Ohio Auxiliary President presents Myles Eckert and family with a weekend at The American Legion Auxiliary Survivors' of Fallen Heroes Family Camp at Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Vicky Buck, Department of Ohio Auxiliary President presents Myles Eckert and family with a weekend at The American Legion Auxiliary Survivors' of Fallen Heroes Family Camp at Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Sister Marlee (left) stands by Myles Eckert as he peeks over the certificate for a weekend at The American Legion Auxiliary Survivors' of Fallen Heroes Family Camp at Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Sister Marlee (left) stands by Myles Eckert as he peeks over the certificate for a weekend at The American Legion Auxiliary Survivors' of Fallen Heroes Family Camp at Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Myles Eckert salutes the flag (center) while sister Marlee and mother Tiffany hold their hand over their heart in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Myles Eckert salutes the flag (center) while sister Marlee and mother Tiffany hold their hand over their heart in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Myles Eckert is presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership and a donation in his name to the Folds of Honor Foundation that benefits the children of fallen soldiers, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Myles Eckert is presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership and a donation in his name to the Folds of Honor Foundation that benefits the children of fallen soldiers, in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Myles Eckert relaxes after being presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Myles Eckert relaxes after being presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Myles Eckert's new Sons of The American Legion cap in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Myles Eckert's new Sons of The American Legion cap in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Myles Eckert relaxes after being presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Myles Eckert relaxes after being presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Tiffany Eckert, Myles Eckert's mother brushes Myles' hair he was presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Tiffany Eckert, Myles Eckert's mother brushes Myles' hair he was presented with a lifetime Sons of The American Legion membership in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Tiffany Eckert laughs as Myles tells jokes and stories in their hotel room in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Tiffany Eckert laughs as Myles tells jokes and stories in their hotel room in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.
Tiffany Eckert laughs as Myles tells jokes and stories in their hotel room in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after
Tiffany Eckert laughs as Myles tells jokes and stories in their hotel room in Westlake, Ohio, on Friday, May 16, 2014. Eckert inspired the country after "paying it forward" by giving a soldier with a 20 dollar bill he had found outside of a Cracker Barrel. Photo by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.