Gary Sinise made Honorary Marine! pic.twitter.com/E2Ymqnr7Gs
— Glenn French (@glennfrench323) August 30, 2013
@GarySinise Congratulations,Gary! What an incredible honor! Thank you for all that you do for our Troops and Veterans.God Bless.
— Ken Wahl (@KenWahl1) September 1, 2013
Kudos to actor, musician, and tireless supporter of the troops, Gary Sinise. This weekend, he was named an honorary Marine for his amazing generosity and advocacy on behalf of our men and women in uniform.
PICTURES: @GarySinise named honorary #Marine for his efforts in support of #military #veterans : http://t.co/jR6J4MbN5t #hero
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) August 31, 2013
An honor well-deserved:
Well known for his portrayal of “Lt. Dan” in “Forrest Gump,” actor and musician Gary Sinise was named an honorary U.S. Marine during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday, according to a statement released by the U.S. Marine Corps website.
“This was one of the most extraordinary nights,” Sinise said in the statement. “I was totally surprised by what the general gave me tonight. I’m humbled, shocked, moved and motivated to keep standing up for our men and women and giving back to them.”
Gen. James F. Amos, the Marine Corps’ commandant, hosted the ceremony at his home at the Marine Barracks.
“There is little I can say to enhance the rich reputation Gary Sinise has earned, both in the spotlight as an immensely talented actor, and less conspicuously as a tireless advocate for our men and women in uniform,” Amos said in the statement. “What I can do, what I am privileged and proud to do, is to recognize this humble patriot’s selfless service by making him an Honorary Marine.”
With Marines & mascots Chesty 13 & Chesty 14 at Marine Barracks DC last nite.Honored 2 B there 4 final parade of s http://t.co/2u7315UFau
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) August 31, 2013
Fellow actor and patriot Ken Wahl tweeted his congrats and Sinise responded:
@KenWahl1 Hey,thanks so much Ken. Was a great couple of nights.Dinner with Commandant and surprise pin on, then next night parade. Semper Fi
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) September 1, 2013
Amen:
@KenWahl1 @GarySinise You fellows make me still think there's hope for Hollywood!!!
— Debbie Dungan-Snyder (@prettyboygirl) September 1, 2013
Well-deserved "Lt. Dan", what a great honor for Gary Sinise! http://t.co/GXmJcw9cre
— Mark Phillips (@markphill) September 1, 2013
Find out more about the Gary Sinise Foundation here. As Sinise writes:
“Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show our gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more” -GARY SINISE
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