Actor Gary Sinise helping an injured soldier in Temecula...
Last night, at the Temecula City Council meeting, Gary Sinise (one of my favorite actors) appeared on the agenda. After an impassioned plea from him, the Council has given unanimous approval to allow Sinise and his band to perform a concert at the Town Square City Plaza.
Sinise is known for playing Lt. Dan, a soldier who loses both legs in battle, in the movie "Forrest Gump." Eight years ago, Sinise formed the Lt. Dan Band as a salute to veterans, raising money and morale for troops.
His specific goal in Temecula is to build a so-called "smart home" for Cpl. Juan Dominquez. The 27-year-old lost two legs and an arm in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2010. "Smart homes" are truly accessible homes for returning soldiers and created with a new standard of accessible design.
"The city is pouring out their hearts for this brave Marine, who has given so much for us, and people are lining up to support this particular concert and this fund raising effort," said Sinise, who currently stars in TV's "CSI New York." I have already purchased our tickets for the March 1st concert and I hope you will too. Go to the Lt. Dan Band website for more information about this worthy cause.
To quote Mr. Sinise,
Sinise is known for playing Lt. Dan, a soldier who loses both legs in battle, in the movie "Forrest Gump." Eight years ago, Sinise formed the Lt. Dan Band as a salute to veterans, raising money and morale for troops.
His specific goal in Temecula is to build a so-called "smart home" for Cpl. Juan Dominquez. The 27-year-old lost two legs and an arm in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2010. "Smart homes" are truly accessible homes for returning soldiers and created with a new standard of accessible design.
"The city is pouring out their hearts for this brave Marine, who has given so much for us, and people are lining up to support this particular concert and this fund raising effort," said Sinise, who currently stars in TV's "CSI New York." I have already purchased our tickets for the March 1st concert and I hope you will too. Go to the Lt. Dan Band website for more information about this worthy cause.
To quote Mr. Sinise,
Personally, I have made it a particular mission to do what I can to draw attention to our military service members, their families and our veterans and to make sure they know they are remembered and appreciated. Whether through performing with the band, supporting a military charity or visiting the war zones and hospitals to shake some hands and take some pictures, all of it helps them know that there are people out there who are aware of their sacrifices and understand the importance of keeping our military families strong in difficult times. It is important to remember that these defenders are volunteers. There is no draft. Military service is something that we all have a choice to do or not to do. And I am grateful that there are Americans that have made the choice to serve. Especially in such dangerous and uncertain times.
2 comments:
I love him too and he does so many wonderful things for the service men and women, you have to respect someone like him. I have a cousin getting ready to head back to Iraq for his 4th tour of duty. My prayers are with him everyday.
BTW we now have the cabin picture on the frig waiting to plan a Tahoe adventure!
I knew he was talented, but I didn't realize he was a humanitarian. Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to hear how the concert is. :)
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