Thank God for our military and thank God for Gary Sinese , a more gracious and giving human being could not be found . A true Greatful American ! From one Chicagoan to another , Thank you Gary Sinese and all your wonderful staff .
CONGRATULATIONS to Gary Sinise on FINALLY being awarded the Medal Of Freedom!!! The highest civilian honor this country bestows. You deserve to stand along with Bob Hope in our respect for your seemingly effortless efforts to honor, respect, and appreciate those who serve and proudly represent America.
Not to take away from any of this, I didn't see him receiving the Medal of Freedom, but I copied a list below of the Medals/Honors he did receive. The guy is well recognized for all his contributions and I absolutely love it. 2007 - the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment 2008 - the Presidential Citizens Medal by President George W. Bush. 2008 - Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition 2008 - Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Cal State Stanislaus 2009 - Spirit of the USO Award from the USO 2012 - Boy Scouts of America Leader of the Year 2012 - United States Navy, Honorary Chief Petty Officer[47] 2012 - Spirit of Hope Award from Department of Defense 2013 - Civic Statesmanship Award 2013 - Honorary Marine[48] 2015 - United States Military Academy, Thayer Award 2016 - FDNY, Honorary Battalion Chief[49] 2017 - James Cardinal Gibbons Medal from The Catholic University of America 2017 - George Catlett Marshall Medal Award from Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2018 - The Kennedy Center Award for the Human Spirit (Citizen Artist) 2018 - American Spirit Award from The National WWII Museum 2018 - Grand Marshal, Rose Bowl Game, Honorary 2019 - The Eisenhower Award from Business Executives for National Security 2019 - Marine Corps League Honorary Membership 2020 - United States Naval Academy, Honorary Graduate 2020 - The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Patriot Award
Amen! Definitely deserves to stand along side Bob Hope. I haven’t had the pleasure to hear Gary but follow him on YT. Saw ole Bob at DaNang AV S. Vietnam ‘70-‘71.
I was 18 when I married. My first husband went in the Army 5 months after we married and was in Viet Nam. My second husband served with the Navy and was in during the Viet Nam era. I am also the mother of a veteran who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Though both of my husbands are gone now, my son is still with us. I am proud of all three. Freedom is not free and no one will know that better than those families who have loved ones who gave all. God Bless Gary Sinise with all that he does in helping our veterans.
I was in the audience in Pueblo Colorado at a concert by Lt Dan band for a Medal of Honor recipients convention. As he went past me he acknowledged me because of my NAVY ret hat.
Saw the Lt Dan Band on base about 10 years ago, what a group of talented individuals! And Gary Sinese is not the main player, every member of the band is extraordinarily talented!
You totally ROCK Gary SINISE. Such a wonderful, wonderful person for ALL you have done in your lifetime for the military, veterans and families, and ALL mankind. Love you Gary Sinise and thanks much for your wonderful entertainment. You truly are a GODSEND from up above. Someone who is very honest and sincere in all you encounter in life. Can't help but "love the guy"!
Thanks Gary, only two entertainers love the military enough to go anywhere they are to entertain them you and Bob Hope. As a Vietnam vet that was lucky enough to see the Bob Hope Long Bin show in 1970 I want to tell you how much you do is appreciated.
As a former "Dogface Soldier" of the 3rd ID when it was in Wuerzburg, Germany, thank you Gary Sinise and the Foundation! I was wondering what happened to Rocky! Glad to see they shipped him to Georgia along with the division.
You did great in FORREST GUMP, Lt. Dan / Gary S. Your band and foundation has a wonderful cause. Keep up the great work. Salute to you, Sir, and to all the veterans and all the active soldiers. You are a good musician, too.
This video brought a smile to my face 😔 Already a Gary Sinise fan, His efforts and foundation Has helped so many, Thank you for supporting the human condition, Cheers 🥂
It is truly a gift when the right circumstances occur to bring together a man with a cause, in order to bring comfort and love to so many. Thank you, Gary Sinise, and thanks to all of the men and women who have and are serving our country.
Truly Amazing! My dad and uncle were in many battles in WW2. My uncle served in 3rd ID (Audie Murphy’s outfit) and was in all 4 amphibious landings of war. I watched ‘To Hell and Back’ as a child with him. When I heard that trooper lead that song, it brought a tear to my eye, remembering my dad and uncle. God Bless Gary and all our troops!]
GARY SINISE, GOD BLESS YOU MY BRADA, YOUR HEART, YOUR SOUL, YOUR COMPASSION..... & ESPECIALLY "YOUR ALOHA" IS THE PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT IS TO BE A HUMANITARIAN!!!!!!!! GARY, I SAY THIS WITH PLENTY ALOHA..... EH BRA, U WOULD MAKE 1 DAMN GOOD HAWAIIAN 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
I dislike the fact Gary Sinise stopped acting, one of the good ones. But then I've learned he is doing this and a lot of charity.....and I am not disappointed anymore, just proud.
Forever grateful for Gary Sinise and everyone who has served and supported the foundation. The work you are doing represents everything that is uniquely special about America…..Service | Sacrifice | Honor and Support.
My daughter was stationed at Naval Hospital Balboa 4 or 5 years ago and the Lt. Dan Band played for the patients, families, service members and visitors. I am a former Marine and was thrilled to have been there.
Sad to say, but his character is too far above the office at this point. No doubt, I do agree with you thin. Mr. Sinise is a uniquely sincere & compassionate person, we could only be so lucky to have his kind of humanity in the White House.
Thanks Gary Sinise, LT DAN! your videos bring water to my eyes. My Dad was in the second wave on Omaha beach, also on to the battle of the Bulge. 2 purple hearts.
If everyone was just a little bit like that this world would shine like a new penny or even a brand new $20 gold piece made of pure gold the value is not just in the gold it's in the performance of the machine that makes it and that's Gary Sinise and all of his minions may they always be in circulation around the world and may they always shine like proofs long after Gary is gone and May Gary Sinise and Lieutenant Dan carry on the strength of wisdom and caring forever amen
I love Gary Sinise as an actor and an activist. I’m a 100% Combat Wounded vet of Vietnam with the 1st Cav Div Delta Do 2nd Batt 8th Cav 1st Air Cavalry Div 68/69. I then served nearly 30 years as a Police Officer here in NY state. But now I’m having problems with my old war wounds and would love to see the Lt Dan Band in person. Oh well, we can always hope.
I was just a kid when I was watching CSI NY. I always liked Gary. Years later I started playing bass. I can't forget the moment I learned he is a bass player. That makes me feel so proud.
Thank you Gary for all your incredible efforts in support of our armed forces! Thank you to all of our military forces who protect and serve our great country. I am a AF veteran myself. My dad and brother are also former AF as well. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
he needs to do finding your roots! harry gates jr. please make it happen! i am in awe of this man, give him the medal of freedom already! AND the jean hersholt humanitarian award!
Had the honor to meet Gary Sinise at Landstuhl Reginal Medical Center and then see the band play at Ramstein Air Force Base back in 08 or 09 on the 4th of July and to this day I have supported his outreach and Foundation. Thank you for all that you do Gary and the rest of the Lt. Dan Band! You mean the world to us vets!
OUTSTANDING! Mr. Gary Sinise...so many have been forgotten, but now are remembered with your inspiring love and respect for those who made scarifies for the freedom most take for granted today? There's a special seat waiting for you in heaven...and all those who did the right thing...bless you all 🙏😇 from Alberta, Canada.
My Dad was a 30 Yr. USAF Pilot and Officer! Having grown up as a Military Brat I'm all to familiar with The Sacrifices of The Soldier AND the Families left behind. Having been a fan of Mr. Sinise long before he was Lt Dan, it's no surprise that his influence is touching Generations. I loved his autobiography "Grateful American" and I follow his mantra on a daily basis..."I Can Always Do More" Salute And Cheers To Everyone reading This!
amazing to listen and see you have a gift in music in helping others around you bless you God always watching over us in some way and your self and your family bless you stay safe to you family and others thankyou.
Whether you serve in war, or not, the military life is extremely stressful, and frequently monotonous. Anything that breaks that up is welcomed, heartily. Thanks to Mr. Sinise, and all the other entertainers, who do shows like this, for those in uniform, and their families. I know I appreciated those shows.
Gary Sinise..... You are a great and fine man! So good from the ground up. We need millions more like you, absolutely! God bless you and your family and give you the greatest comfort you deserve. ❤
Gary, you are very inspiring to continue to do this for our troops, even 25+ years after the Forrest Gump film was released. You stand for traditional American values, and this is so important in our crazy identity politics insanity world. Thanks for all you do for our people in and out of the military services.
This guy is the real deal. What a guy.
Amen! 🙏❤️
Ever since the Forrest Gump movie, the actor of Lieutenant Dan made his own band and charity to help disabled veterans
My late husband, USMC, Vietnam disabled vet- he would have loved your band. Thank you for what you do!
Gary Sinise is such a beautiful soul. Gods richest blessings to him, his family and our beloved troops!
In JESUS name AMEN GOD bless AMERICA and our SOLDIERS, in JESUS NAME AMEN
Thank God for our military and thank God for Gary Sinese , a more gracious and giving human being could not be found . A true Greatful American ! From one Chicagoan to another , Thank you Gary Sinese and all your wonderful staff .
MY MY MY
WOW!
“What a beautiful & blessed man.”
Thank you Mr. Sinise for you love and support of the country. 😊
I love this guy. If I weren’t so broken, disabled vet, I would go anywhere to see him. I struggle with ptsd and thank you for what you do.
CONGRATULATIONS to Gary Sinise on FINALLY being awarded the Medal Of Freedom!!! The highest civilian honor this country bestows. You deserve to stand along with Bob Hope in our respect for your seemingly effortless efforts to honor, respect, and appreciate those who serve and proudly represent America.
Not to take away from any of this, I didn't see him receiving the Medal of Freedom, but I copied a list below of the Medals/Honors he did receive. The guy is well recognized for all his contributions and I absolutely love it.
2007 - the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment
2008 - the Presidential Citizens Medal by President George W. Bush.
2008 - Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition
2008 - Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Cal State Stanislaus
2009 - Spirit of the USO Award from the USO
2012 - Boy Scouts of America Leader of the Year
2012 - United States Navy, Honorary Chief Petty Officer[47]
2012 - Spirit of Hope Award from Department of Defense
2013 - Civic Statesmanship Award
2013 - Honorary Marine[48]
2015 - United States Military Academy, Thayer Award
2016 - FDNY, Honorary Battalion Chief[49]
2017 - James Cardinal Gibbons Medal from The Catholic University of America
2017 - George Catlett Marshall Medal Award from Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
2018 - The Kennedy Center Award for the Human Spirit (Citizen Artist)
2018 - American Spirit Award from The National WWII Museum
2018 - Grand Marshal, Rose Bowl Game, Honorary
2019 - The Eisenhower Award from Business Executives for National Security
2019 - Marine Corps League Honorary Membership
2020 - United States Naval Academy, Honorary Graduate
2020 - The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Patriot Award
@@ExMachina70Thank you for posting this.❤🇺🇸
Awesome!
100% Agreed
Amen! Definitely deserves to stand along side Bob Hope. I haven’t had the pleasure to hear Gary but follow him on YT. Saw ole Bob at DaNang AV S. Vietnam ‘70-‘71.
God had a plan for your life Gary, I'm giving Him praise for the lives you've touched, you're a blessing to so many.
Thank You.
I wish there were more people like Gary Sinise and his band who give from their heart and soul, not just for self gratification. God bless them. 🙏❤️
Run for president Gary !
Love you!!
GARY SENESE is such a wonderful example of what it really means to care about others and making ways to let them know it! ❤😊❤😊❤😊
I was 18 when I married. My first husband went in the Army 5 months after we married and was in Viet Nam. My second husband served with the Navy and was in during the Viet Nam era. I am also the mother of a veteran who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Though both of my husbands are gone now, my son is still with us. I am proud of all three. Freedom is not free and no one will know that better than those families who have loved ones who gave all. God Bless Gary Sinise with all that he does in helping our veterans.
Thank you for what you all do for our United States Military. 🇺🇸 Very inspiring!
I knew I liked Gary Sinise as an actor. Wow! I love Gary Sinise the human being.
Thank you, Gary for everything you do for veterans and first responders. We need more people like this in the world.
Without his support for the war, we'd have fewer vets in need of help! The circle of War! So beautiful!
I was in the audience in Pueblo Colorado at a concert by Lt Dan band for a Medal of Honor recipients convention. As he went past me he acknowledged me because of my NAVY ret hat.
Saw the Lt Dan Band on base about 10 years ago, what a group of talented individuals! And Gary Sinese is not the main player, every member of the band is extraordinarily talented!
I play bass and he's good.
He is a true patriot. Love him.
A National Treasure...God Bless Gary Sinise. Love and total respect from Down Under.
Everyone go read his book, “Grateful American” 😃 He’s so much more than an actor an musician!
Gary Sinise for president ❤
You totally ROCK Gary SINISE. Such a wonderful, wonderful person for ALL you have done in your lifetime for the military, veterans and families, and ALL mankind. Love you Gary Sinise and thanks much for your wonderful entertainment. You truly are a GODSEND from up above. Someone who is very honest and sincere in all you encounter in life. Can't help but "love the guy"!
Thanks Gary, only two entertainers love the military enough to go anywhere they are to entertain them you and Bob Hope. As a Vietnam vet that was lucky enough to see the Bob Hope Long Bin show in 1970 I want to tell you how much you do is appreciated.
I admire his character. It's uncommon to find well-known actors who think beyond themselves to serve others.
As a former "Dogface Soldier" of the 3rd ID when it was in Wuerzburg, Germany, thank you Gary Sinise and the Foundation! I was wondering what happened to Rocky! Glad to see they shipped him to Georgia along with the division.
I just found this channel today,and have been binge watching with tears in my eyes.
Thank you Lieutenant Dan!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Stay Safe Everyone 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
To all PSWD
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸
You did great in FORREST GUMP, Lt. Dan / Gary S. Your band and foundation has a wonderful cause. Keep up the great work. Salute to you, Sir, and to all the veterans and all the active soldiers. You are a good musician, too.
Thank you Gary. Legend.
This video brought a smile to my face 😔
Already a Gary Sinise fan, His efforts and foundation
Has helped so many, Thank you for supporting the human condition, Cheers 🥂
What an excellent person. God bless him.
“You can still smell the sweat!” Only from an infantry man! I can’t tell you how many times my husband watched the movie!
It is truly a gift when the right circumstances occur to bring together a man with a cause, in order to bring comfort and love to so many. Thank you, Gary Sinise, and thanks to all of the men and women who have and are serving our country.
I salute you & your band Mr. Sinise ❤
You are so AWESOME in what you have done and do for the troops. God Bless You Gary!
i never heard that Gary Sinise did this. it makes me remember that the best deeds a man can do are the ones he doesnt talk about.
Truly Amazing!
My dad and uncle were in many battles in WW2. My uncle served in 3rd ID (Audie Murphy’s outfit) and was in all 4 amphibious landings of war. I watched ‘To Hell and Back’ as a child with him. When I heard that trooper lead that song, it brought a tear to my
eye, remembering my dad and uncle.
God Bless Gary and all our troops!]
GARY SINISE, GOD BLESS YOU MY BRADA, YOUR HEART, YOUR SOUL, YOUR COMPASSION..... & ESPECIALLY "YOUR ALOHA" IS THE PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT IS TO BE A HUMANITARIAN!!!!!!!! GARY, I SAY THIS WITH PLENTY ALOHA..... EH BRA, U WOULD MAKE 1 DAMN GOOD HAWAIIAN 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
I dislike the fact Gary Sinise stopped acting, one of the good ones. But then I've learned he is doing this and a lot of charity.....and I am not disappointed anymore, just proud.
So proud of you , the way you interfere with people , amazing , for me you are a true star Sir !
Forever grateful for Gary Sinise and everyone who has served and supported the foundation. The work you are doing represents everything that is uniquely special about America…..Service | Sacrifice | Honor and Support.
Lieutenant Dan short is doing mighty fine with those new prosthetic legs
I was there with my son who was stationed there then!! Best concert ever!!!
A movie that changed people and the world in a most unsuspecting.
I didn't know LT.Dan was so funky..
Love that he plays bass, the most ignored instrument in ANY band! 👍🇺🇸
My daughter was stationed at Naval Hospital Balboa 4 or 5 years ago and the Lt. Dan Band played for the patients, families, service members and visitors. I am a former Marine and was thrilled to have been there.
I love this man. If he ran for President I'd vote for him & I'm a Democrat. 🇺🇸
Sad to say, but his character is too far above the office at this point. No doubt, I do agree with you thin. Mr. Sinise is a uniquely sincere & compassionate person, we could only be so lucky to have his kind of humanity in the White House.
@@seanbush5056 We do. If you believe otherwise, then you've been getting your information from the wrong places.
He would be an improvement than the guy in there right now. Trump has disrespected the troops time and time again.
Maureen I could not agree more. Voting for men & women of character regardless of the initial behind their name will save our country.
thank you my darling you are really welcome to my humble heart
What a life you've built and all the people you've helped and touched and moved in their hearts! Bless you Gary!
We lost a great guy. Thank goodness for his foundation.
Incredible what one human can do
Great help, great guy...as with all those solders...too.
They need support
Thanks Gary Sinise, LT DAN!
your videos bring water to my eyes.
My Dad was in the second wave on Omaha beach, also on to the battle of the Bulge. 2 purple hearts.
thank you my darling you are really welcome to my humble heart
God bless you, your bandmates, and crew for doing this Gary.
If everyone was just a little bit like that this world would shine like a new penny or even a brand new $20 gold piece made of pure gold the value is not just in the gold it's in the performance of the machine that makes it and that's Gary Sinise and all of his minions may they always be in circulation around the world and may they always shine like proofs long after Gary is gone and May Gary Sinise and Lieutenant Dan carry on the strength of wisdom and caring forever amen
Thank you for supporting our troops, you and all the band are very much appreciated.
I love Gary Sinise as an actor and an activist. I’m a 100% Combat Wounded vet of Vietnam with the 1st Cav Div Delta Do 2nd Batt 8th Cav 1st Air Cavalry Div 68/69. I then served nearly 30 years as a Police Officer here in NY state. But now I’m having problems with my old war wounds and would love to see the Lt Dan Band in person. Oh well, we can always hope.
I was just a kid when I was watching CSI NY. I always liked Gary. Years later I started playing bass. I can't forget the moment I learned he is a bass player. That makes me feel so proud.
Both my papa's generation they had Bob Hope we have Gary Sinise. How cool is that! Thank you Gary aka lieutenant Dan
Gary Sinise...great bloke!
Thank you Gary for all your incredible efforts in support of our armed forces! Thank you to all of our military forces who protect and serve our great country. I am a AF veteran myself. My dad and brother are also former AF as well. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
🥰 Love you Gary Sinise 💕
Gary, the REAL deal! A true hero to so many who served! God bless him and our vets! They deserve our most we have to give!
Salute to Gary! Honorary Chief Petty Officer!!
he needs to do finding your roots! harry gates jr. please make it happen! i am in awe of this man, give him the medal of freedom already! AND the jean hersholt humanitarian award!
What a guy!
He's such a great actor..sad he can't escape lt. Dan...sometimes you play such an iconic role you are known as the character and not the real person
Had the honor to meet Gary Sinise at Landstuhl Reginal Medical Center and then see the band play at Ramstein Air Force Base back in 08 or 09 on the 4th of July and to this day I have supported his outreach and Foundation. Thank you for all that you do Gary and the rest of the Lt. Dan Band! You mean the world to us vets!
Hi Gary, thank you for all the work you did!
Such a sweet & honorable man....Ty Lt. Dan ❤❤❤❤
What a great man.
I agree with other comments here. Gary is a great leader and motivator, and will have my support.
God bless Gary Sinise. I just adore him.
OUTSTANDING! Mr. Gary Sinise...so many have been forgotten, but now are remembered with your inspiring love and respect for those who made scarifies for the freedom most take for granted today? There's a special seat waiting for you in heaven...and all those who did the right thing...bless you all 🙏😇 from Alberta, Canada.
Fantastic! I WILL now watch all his old stuff...Saw forest Gump last week
My Dad was a 30 Yr. USAF Pilot and Officer! Having grown up as a Military Brat I'm all to familiar with The Sacrifices of The Soldier AND the Families left behind. Having been a fan of Mr. Sinise long before he was Lt Dan, it's no surprise that his influence is touching Generations. I loved his autobiography "Grateful American" and I follow his mantra on a daily basis..."I Can Always Do More" Salute And Cheers To Everyone reading This!
amazing to listen and see you have a gift in music in helping others around you bless you God always watching over us in some way and your self and your family bless you stay safe to you family and others thankyou.
I always wondered who would take over forBob Hope and you came through big time Gary. Thank you for you love of our boys and America.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️😇
Like Bob, he was always there to keep the war going for as long as possible!
Whether you serve in war, or not, the military life is extremely stressful, and frequently monotonous. Anything that breaks that up is welcomed, heartily. Thanks to Mr. Sinise, and all the other entertainers, who do shows like this, for those in uniform, and their families. I know I appreciated those shows.
Love from India friends... respect for lieutenant Dan
Saw them last night. Bought merchandise. Best show I've seen in a long time.
Godbless Gary and the troops.
I saw the Lt. Dan Band in concert almost 11 years ago in St. Charles, MO. What a great time. 🥰
9:02 I know that man, he lives in DR, TX as a high school teacher, I believe. Thank you for your service, sir, and the same for Mr Gary Sinise.
He's right. Im some 20 y/o E-4 and Gary Sinise would be one I'd want to meet in my life.
A great American. Thank you for your service.
Saw the LT Dan Band in Schweinfurt Germany back in 2009….. Gary and his band were awesome…. Especially to all the troops.
It was great how he protested Bush & the War when it was revealed to be all lies. Truly a proud non existent moment!
Truly awesome and a tone of ongoing blessings 💙❤️🤍
Gary , his organization ,and the DAV -powerhouse's for humanity. ❤
Gary Sinise..... You are a great and fine man! So good from the ground up. We need millions more like you, absolutely! God bless you and your family and give you the greatest comfort you deserve. ❤
Gary, you are very inspiring to continue to do this for our troops, even 25+ years after the Forrest Gump film was released. You stand for traditional American values, and this is so important in our crazy identity politics insanity world. Thanks for all you do for our people in and out of the military services.
A very good person and fantastic artist. Hello from France.
Gary seems to be a really good guy, nice to see him do this for his people…
Thank you for your service to our men and women in uniform and to our country! God bless you and your band for what you do for our soldiers.
Kudos for having been doing so much for so long to show appreciaton for all the sacrifices the veterans do to keep our freedom alive. Priceless!!
SAYING THANK YOU TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED. Doesn't seem Enough?. I Thank you for All that you do and have done😊
Bad ass bassist Gary is, so smooth,
Amen! My sons both were at Ft. Benning too!
Thank you for being there for our people! I loved your Biography too.
thank you my darling you are really welcome to my humble heart