NewsMax Exclusive interview: Actor Gary Sinise entertains U.S. troops with his 'Lt. Dan Band' and dedicates much of his time, talent and treasure to help bring needed school supplies to Iraqi children. (Photo by Todd A. Brase)
Posted on 02/14/2006 7:49:34 AM PST by LouAvul
The following is an exclusive NewsMax interview with actor Gary Sinise. James Hirsen reports from Hollywood.
"Everybody needs a good day in a war zone."- Actor, Gary Sinise
The U.S. media presents a "completely opposite" view of what is really happening with American troops in Iraq, highlighting the negative and ignoring the positive, Emmy Award-winning actor Gary Sinise tells NewsMax.
With so many in Hollywood knocking American efforts in the Middle East, Sinise – star of TV's "CSI: NY" – openly shows his support through actions as well as words.
Sinise has entertained troops in Iraq and is a co-founder – along with "Seabiscuit" author Laura Hillenbrand – of Operation Iraqi Children, a program that enables ordinary Americans to provide boys and girls in Iraq with school supply kits distributed by our men and women in uniform.
The actor, who played disabled Vietnam veteran "Lieutenant" Dan" in "Forrest Gump," is also a spokesman for the U.S. Disabled Veterans Life Memorial Foundation.
And he is the co-founder of the Lt. Dan Band, a musical ensemble that entertains troops via USO tours. (Sinise plays a mean bass.) Sinise recently spoke exclusively with NewsMax's James Hirsen, revealing what prompted him to get involved with American troops and veterans, why some in Hollywood have refused to entertain U.S. troops in the Middle East, how Iraqis really feel about the U.S. presence in Iraq … and more.
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NewsMax Exclusive interview: Actor Gary Sinise entertains U.S. troops with his 'Lt. Dan Band' and dedicates much of his time, talent and treasure to help bring needed school supplies to Iraqi children. (Photo by Todd A. Brase)
His stock just went up with me. I quit watching Tom Hanks movies but may have to start to watch Sinise.
"You ain't got no legs Lt. Dan" LMAO still.
Sinise is a good troop. God bless him.
Thanks for posting...always thought he was talented, now I really like the guy. Boy, he won't be getting too many dinner party invites out in LA anymore...
He is a good actor. Now on CSI NY
That's tough...Hanks makes some fantastic films. Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, and Saving Private Ryan are simply beautiful works of art.
Yes, there are still a FEW Americans left in Follywood. Very few. Go Gary!!!
Thank you, Mr. Sinise!
"are simply beautiful works of art."
That are used to fund Anti-Americanism.
It does not matter who gave you the poison, friend or foe, you're just as dead.
Lieutenant Dan bump
Wow -- I knew Sinise was an outstanding actor, but I didn't know he had his head on straight, too.
I've seen each of those several times and can only stomach them by watching the supporting actors. Everytime I see Hanks I think of Bosom Buddies and get nauseated.
It may just be me, but it seems like more and more actors are coming out of the closet, so to speak. Increasingly one hears a chorus of boos directed at the MSM and its coverage of Iraq.
I'll definitely look into his movies now.
I respect that, but for some reason Hanks doesn't repulse me the way other more in-your-face lefties do.
Maybe I just really like his pro-American stuff (I consider Apollo 13 and Saving Private Ryan extremely pro American).
Man I really missed the call on Bossom Buddies. When that show was on, I was convinced that Peter Scolari would be the break-out actor :-)
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