Gary Sinise

markem · 07-05-2015, 05:24 PM

I have apparently been living under a rock. Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan from the movie Forrest Gump, has been extremely active in the efforts to assist our wounded warriors in the transition back to home. This interview knocked me for a loop and I put it here so that others who may not know of his actions can see the kind of amazing man that he is.

http://blog.theveteranssite.com/garysiniseinterview/

I'd like to be like Mr. Sinise if I ever grow up.

icehog3 · 07-05-2015, 05:37 PM

He also has a band, Mark, the "Lt. Dan Band", that tours and plays benefits for wounded warriors as well. Puts his money where is mouth is, he's a good man.

shilala · 07-05-2015, 05:43 PM

He's a great guy.
So is Steve Buscemi. Same kind of class act.

Porch Dweller · 07-05-2015, 06:21 PM

Yep, he's been a long time supporter of the troops. I saw the Lt Dan band in Germany and Qatar and was in Afghanistan when he came through but work got in the way. He's a down-to-earth guy that is genuinely appreciative of our men and women in uniform.

MarkinAZ · 07-05-2015, 08:15 PM

One heck of a touching video Mark. Its great to see this happen for the soldier and his family

AdamJoshua · 07-05-2015, 08:32 PM

Lt. Dan is an amazing guy, he hosts the DC Memorial for Vets show every year, usually has the Joint Chiefs on, as soon as they go to commercial you see him out in the crowd shaking vet's hands, he really is an amazing human being and this planet is a better place with him on it.

hotreds · 07-05-2015, 08:33 PM

A good man.

dijit · 07-06-2015, 05:41 AM

Had the honor of shaking his hand several years ago. Very stand up guy and makes a concentrated effort at his events to get off the stage and meet the real people not just the wigs.

Porch Dweller · 07-06-2015, 07:20 AM

Funny anecdote: I missed him when he came through Kabul, but the captain that worked next to me went to get his autograph. He stopped off at a latrine first. There were only two urinals, very close to each other. He took a quick glance at the guy next to him before starting to pee. As he was taking care of business he realized "That's Gary Sinise!". So he turned to him...then thought "What do I say to Gary Sinise while we both have our ----s in our hands? Is there really any sort of conversation I can - or want - to start right now? Is saying 'I'm a big fan!' or 'I enjoy your work' appropriate at this particular moment? Nah, I'll just let it go..." and realized he'd been staring at Gary the entire time he'd been thinking, probably 20-30 seconds. He looked forward, finished up, washed, and left. He came into our office, sat down, and said "I do believe I just gave Gary Sinise the most uncomfortable piss of his life."

CigarNut · 07-06-2015, 08:30 AM

Very cool, Mark -- thanks for posting the article.

07-05-2015, 05:24 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Gary Sinise I have apparently been living under a rock. Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan from the movie Forrest Gump, has been extremely active in the efforts to assist our wounded warriors in the transition back to home. This interview knocked me for a loop and I put it here so that others who may not know of his actions can see the kind of amazing man that he is. http://blog.theveteranssite.com/garysiniseinterview/ I'd like to be like Mr. Sinise if I ever grow up. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-05-2015, 05:37 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: Gary Sinise He also has a band, Mark, the "Lt. Dan Band", that tours and plays benefits for wounded warriors as well. Puts his money where is mouth is, he's a good man. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-05-2015, 05:43 PM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Gary Sinise He's a great guy. So is Steve Buscemi. Same kind of class act. __________________

07-05-2015, 06:21 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,398 Trading: (24)	Re: Gary Sinise Yep, he's been a long time supporter of the troops. I saw the Lt Dan band in Germany and Qatar and was in Afghanistan when he came through but work got in the way. He's a down-to-earth guy that is genuinely appreciative of our men and women in uniform. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-05-2015, 08:15 PM	#5
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Gary Sinise One heck of a touching video Mark. Its great to see this happen for the soldier and his family __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

07-05-2015, 08:32 PM	#6
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Gary Sinise Lt. Dan is an amazing guy, he hosts the DC Memorial for Vets show every year, usually has the Joint Chiefs on, as soon as they go to commercial you see him out in the crowd shaking vet's hands, he really is an amazing human being and this planet is a better place with him on it.

07-05-2015, 08:33 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Gary Sinise A good man. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-06-2015, 05:41 AM	#8
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Gary Sinise Had the honor of shaking his hand several years ago. Very stand up guy and makes a concentrated effort at his events to get off the stage and meet the real people not just the wigs. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

07-06-2015, 07:20 AM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,398 Trading: (24)	Re: Gary Sinise Funny anecdote: I missed him when he came through Kabul, but the captain that worked next to me went to get his autograph. He stopped off at a latrine first. There were only two urinals, very close to each other. He took a quick glance at the guy next to him before starting to pee. As he was taking care of business he realized "That's Gary Sinise!". So he turned to him...then thought "What do I say to Gary Sinise while we both have our ----s in our hands? Is there really any sort of conversation I can - or want - to start right now? Is saying 'I'm a big fan!' or 'I enjoy your work' appropriate at this particular moment? Nah, I'll just let it go..." and realized he'd been staring at Gary the entire time he'd been thinking, probably 20-30 seconds. He looked forward, finished up, washed, and left. He came into our office, sat down, and said "I do believe I just gave Gary Sinise the most uncomfortable piss of his life." __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-06-2015, 08:30 AM	#10
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Gary Sinise Very cool, Mark -- thanks for posting the article. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.