Gary Sinise: An American Hero

American Thinker ^ | February 26, 2012 | Matthew S. Harrison

[jazusamo]

I'd like to tell you about an American hero I know: Gary Sinise.

Gary, as you know (unless you live under a rock), played Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump and currently stars in CSI New York. He boasts too many other award-winning roles on stage and screen to list. What you probably don't know is how much time, energy, and money Gary spends to serve our troops, both active-duty and veterans, and their families.

I first saw Gary perform in the basement of a Catholic church in Highland Park, IL about a million years ago. The lighting was rotten and the seats were uncomfortable, but the acting was like nothing I'd witnessed -- ever. To watch this man on stage was to step into the mind and life of the character he played. With all that in mind, though, I had no idea at fourteen that I would idolize Gary one day for something having absolutely nothing to do with his acting chops.

Cut to present: while still acting in a long-running hit show on broadcast television, Gary has dedicated his life to our troops. This man is driven like no one I have ever seen to make sure that our active-duty and veteran military men and women are cared for.

Gary is one of my heroes -- he has realized a calling that takes him from one corner of the world to another in support of our troops and their families. He does it all: he raises funds for his and other foundations, builds houses, plays music, and visits war zones. He manages all this at great personal cost, including loss of time with family, grave danger to life and limb when he goes to combat zones, and monetary expenditure from his own pockets.

[smokingfrog]

Thanks for the link.

http://www.garysinisefoundation.org/about

[evad]

"He's a GIANT ..noble .. a humble, dedicated servant to our brave troops he honors every day. God bless him always .."

AMEN!!

[rlmorel]

"...I've never experienced anything but thanks and tears..."

I sure am glad to hear that, FRiend...

[rlmorel]

I always thought there were people there spoiling for just that. Thanks for that perspective.

[rlmorel]

So you know what I mean, then. Weird to not want to go home.

[luvie]

Indeed, I knew exactly what you were talking about.

It’s the first time I feared because of my countrymen’s behavior.

We are now a that point again...but the fear is actually toward our governing agencies. That’s worse!

[luvie]

Good stuff, MY! :)

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[cll]

You Viet Nam guys are the mentors of this generation of warrior patriots. You will always have our respect, admiration and gratitude.

Welcome home.

v/r

cll

[Liberty Valance]

bump

[4integrity]

Thanks for this post. Yes, may God bless Gary Sinise for the help he gives to our military and their families!
And, I’m happy to know that my small donations to the USO can help ..even a little.

[4integrity]

“You Viet Nam guys are the mentors of this generation of warrior patriots. You will always have our respect, admiration and gratitude.”

Amen!