Gary participated in the 2009 Chicago Commit to Courage Medal of Honor Ceremonies this weekend as Master of Ceremonies for the Patriot Award Dinner held on Saturday, September 19th.   The Patriot Award, recognizing a lifetime of outstanding service to the armed forces, was presented to Mayor and Mrs. Richard M. Daley, The Tex McCrary Award to journalist and historian Rick Atkinson, The Citizenship Award to Richard Duchossois of Arlington Park, and The Bob Hope Award to Chicago’s own, Bill Kurtis.  

For anyone in the New York City area this week, a reliable source shares that CSI:NY is shooting at the Battery Park Heliport on Tuesday.  The time is unknown but probably a.m.  Gary should be there, but please keep in mind things like this are always subject to change.

On Saturday, September 26th, Gary and the Ronald Reagan Foundation will present the award winning GI Film Festival “Road Show” at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library in Simi Valley, California.   The event is to screen the Best of the Festival from the GI Film Festival held earlier this year in Washington, D.C. Following the primetime screening, there will be a VIP reception with Gary as special guest.  Please visit: GI Film Festival for further details and ticket information.

Also this month, Gary is among the performers scheduled to appear at the Beacon Theatre as part of the 09/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance ceremonies.