'On the Road in Iraq With Our Troops and Gary Sinise' - FNC, Sat., 1-10-09

Fox News ^ | 1-9-09

[STARWISE]

In this exclusive FOX News documentary, actor and activist Gary Sinise shares the "on the road" experiences he had last summer in Iraq while visiting American troops.

Some 25 hours of his adventure was captured verite style with a handheld camera. Sinise does his best to meet his goal of what he says is "5000 handshakes, 2000 miles in seven days."

The personal footage captures heartfelt meetings between Sinise and the troops in Kuwait and the Iraqi cities of Al Qaim, Al Asad, Ramadi and Baghdad.

[STARWISE]

God bless him, Gary has been a relentless supporter of our troops, all over the world.

Sat., January 10 at 9 p.m. ET Repeats Sun., January 11 at midnight ET

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A great American .. !

VIDEO - Gary Sinise (2007 Man of the Year), Operation Iraqi Children ~~MUST see.

President George W. Bush stands with Gary Sinise after presenting him with the 2008 Presidential Citizens Medal Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House.

VIDEO - Gary Sinise, Presidential Citizens Award

VIDEO - Gary Sinise (and others, including Sen. John Warner), honored by Military Officers Association of America

VIDEO ~ Sinise Visits Troops in Iraq

VIDEO - Lt. Dan, Forrest Gump

VIDEO - Lt. Dan Band

Operation Iraqi Children

Sat., January 10 at 9 p.m. ET Repeats Sun., January 11 at midnight ET

[rightinthemiddle]

God Bless Gary Sinese.

Again.

[CaribouCrossing]

Gary Sinise is a true patriot. God bless this good man.

[Marmolade]

Already have it set to record.

[Slapshot68]

Gary Sinise FTW!!!

I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Sinise and he was extremely cordial and down to earth.

He’s the anti-Hollywood.

[Badeye]

On the evening of 9/11, my wife remarked ‘Its a time for hero’s’.

Gary Sinese is one of them.

[STARWISE]

So true ... he’s an inspiration, sure.

[jazusamo]

God bless him, Gary has been a relentless supporter of our troops, all over the world.

BUMP to that!

Thanks for posting and the heads up.

[STARWISE]

~~Great American .. PING!

[Bahbah]

I would not miss this for the world.

[ilgipper]

I have become a big fan of Sinise’s CSI:NY. It is a great show, and I want to support a show with a true American.

[the_devils_advocate_666]

Was he Capt. Dan from Forest Gump?

[GeorgiaDawg32]

he was Lt. Dan..

[the_devils_advocate_666]

And he played the part very well.

[top 2 toe red]

Gary is truly a fine, fine man! A wonderful human being!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[HelloooClareece]

Gary Sinise is my hero.

If half of the Hollywood crowd were half as kind as he is I would actually start going to the movies again. As it is I’m cool with watching him every Wednesday night and I won’t miss his special this weekend.

[grayeagle]

Gary Sinise with my daughter last year ...

Thanks for Lt. Dan -- Det. Mac Taylor -- et. al !!!

Who-rah Gary!

[trisham]

He seems like a great guy. Please tell your daughter we are thankful for her service to our country!

[AliVeritas]

Thanks for your daughter and your sacrifices.

[steel_resolve]

Gary Sinise - One of the Lions for Our Side...

[ScottinVA]

God bless this great American. Rock on, Lt. Dan!

[STARWISE]

Fabulous .. what a thrill!
God bless her for her service
(and you and your family, too).

[MeekMom]

Not only is he right, a good actor, but he’s hot too! LOL

[nutmeg]

'On the Road in Iraq With Our Troops and Gary Sinise'

Don't miss this one! Looks like it will be an awesome show.

Saturday, January 10 at 9 p.m. and midnight ET

Excerpt:

In this exclusive FOX News documentary, actor and activist Gary Sinise shares the "on the road" experiences he had last summer in Iraq while visiting American troops.

Some 25 hours of his adventure was captured verite style with a handheld camera. Sinise does his best to meet his goal of what he says is "5000 handshakes, 2000 miles in seven days."

The personal footage captures heartfelt meetings between Sinise and the troops in Kuwait and the Iraqi cities of Al Qaim, Al Asad, Ramadi and Baghdad. And Sinise shares his tour of some of Saddam's palaces where so many thousands of Iraqi citizens were murdered by the dictator.

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Plus, watch as the Lt. Dan Band brings down the house in a blockbuster tribute to the troops!

Join Gary Sinise this weekend for a powerful special — only on FOX News Channel!

Check out post #1 for some great photos and links.

[nutmeg]

If half of the Hollywood crowd were half as kind as he is I would actually start going to the movies again.

Same here! Are you listening, Hollywood?

*crickets chirping*

[Monkey Face]

AWESOME!

He’s been a favorite for years. What a guy!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[BlessedBeGod]

Thanks for the ping!

BTTT!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

.

NEVER FORGET

.

Once a solider, and young,

They are still soldiers

Forever

http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66978

.

NEVER FORGET

.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A huge “thank you” for the times of this program.

[nutmeg]

You're very welcome! :o)

This looks to be a great show tonight... can't wait!

[nutmeg]

Saturday, January 10 at 9 p.m. and midnight ET

Reminder bump...

[nutmeg]

You’re very welcome! :o)

[KS Flyover]

Bump!

[VOA]

ON THE AIR ON FNC NOW!!!!
(8:05PM CST, Sat. 1-10-09)

[VOA]

Lt. Dan...ON THE AIR NOW!!!

[VOA]

“In this exclusive FOX News documentary, actor and activist Gary Sinise...
“

and, I might add:
A Great American!

[Libloather]

On the teevee - right now!

[nutmeg]

This is GREAT so far!

[VOA]

“
On the teevee - right now!
“

And I was lucky enough to stumble onto the “Lt. Dan” road-show.
Because I just had to hear Huckabee interview Ann Coulter and
Jerry Springer.
(Not at the same time...that might be a combustible mix!)

[VOA]

“
This is GREAT so far!
“

The tour of one of Saddam’s estates reminds me of a story in the
Wall Street Journal maybe a year ago.

It recounts how a bunch of Saddam’s closest followers were watching
a film (some Hollywood production, but I can’t remember the title) when
a big @$$-whoopin’ American bomb came through the ceiling.

Burying hundreds of Saddam’s best buds when the place collapsed.
And now Coalition personnel work/live adjacent to this “instant
cemetary”.

[Irish Eyes]

I am watching this now 7:30 pm Az time . This is one wonderful man.

[STARWISE]

A SUPER American!! Whattaguy .. quiet warrior,
just getting it done. God bless him, and God
bless and protect our troops.

[Libloather]

Who knew?

Saddam's Flintstone Fixation
Baghdad as Bedrock

In the initial days of the U.S. attack on Iraq, one of Saddam Hussein's Baghdad palaces was targeted as a strategic target. However, the palace, built by Saddam for his grandchildren as a "theme palace," was anything but a repository for weapons of mass destruction.

In fact, Saddam, who used to watch Flintstone cartoons with his grand kids, decided to build a palace in Baghdad that was a replica of Bedrock, the fictional town where Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, and Dino lived. The palace was a huge playground for Saddam's grandchildren. However, Pentagon planners decided that Bedrock Palace was a threat to the West and it was demolished within the first few hours of the war.

Plenty of pics - http://gocomics.typepad.com/the_sandbox/2008/07/flintstone-vill.html

[STARWISE]

Ditto!

How ‘bout those troops ..... youzza!!

[nutmeg]

Saddam's Flintstone Fixation

Was that incredible or WHAT? I'm a pretty serious news junkie, and I didn't know a thing about that "Flintstone village" for Saddam's grandchildren.

The Gary Sinise documentary was excellent, but I sure wish it had aired just before the election in November... Saddam was another Hitler, and it wasn't the 'RATs who got rid of him...

[nutmeg]

God bless the humble Gary Sinise! What an amazing hour that was... just an incredible documentary. Hope Fox News runs it again and again...

[nutmeg]

Check out the Lt. Dan Band! Gary can sure play that bass guitar!

ltdanband.com

Also, don't miss Libloather's post #45 about Saddam's "Flintstone Fixation" (which I never knew anything about).

Saddam's "Flintstone village" was featured in "On the Road in Iraq With Our Troops and Gary Sinise" tonight. Just incredible.

If you missed this fantastic show, it re-airs at midnight ET (9pm PT).

[seekthetruth]

Excellent program and hope those who missed it will get to see it this evening when it is repeated on FOX. God Bless our wonderful troops, and God Bless Lt. Dan! :)