Gary on “Late Nights with Jim Bohannon”
Gary was recently a guest on “Late Nights with Jim Bohannon” and talked about CSI:NY, Lt. Dan Band, Operation International Children and the early days of Steppenwolf Theatre. During the segment, Gary took a number of calls from listeners and answered a variety of questions touching on topics such as the development of “Mac Taylor,” bass guitars, the evolution of Jonathan Flora’s movie Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good, the quality of television programming, and his upcoming USO tour.
Audio of the interview is available at Jim Bohannon Archives. (The segment with Gary begins about 40:00 and ends 1:19)
Memorial Day Weekend Coverage
For the fifth year in a row, Gary and his good friend Joe Mantegna hosted the National Memorial Day Concert. Gary shared a few of his experiences that day via twitpic (click here).
Photograph from Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff’s photostream.
On May 31st, Gary participated in the National Memorial Day Parade. Below is a photo of Gary waving from the float, but check out Gary’s own coverage of the day on twitpic.
Photograph by SCBusnell
Gary at Washington, D.C. World War II Memorial Wreath ceremony on Monday, May 31st:
Photograph by Smata2
Photograph by Smata2
Below are a few links to interviews with Gary published in various media outlets over the Memorial Day weekend:
Celebration of the USO Forum Video On-line
C-SPAN recently aired the Celebration of the USO forum which was held on April 26th at the George Bush Presidential Library Center. Hosted by George H. Bush, the event celebrated the USO and its role in lifting the spirits of America’s men and women in uniform and their families. Panelists other than Gary included Mayra Veronica, Army Major General Jeff Hammond, and USO President Sloan Gibson. Video of the forum is available on C-SPAN.org: Celebration of the USO.
Also, below is a photograph of Gary at the Operation Support Our Troops-Illinois (OSOTIL) kickoff in early May courtesy of Wayne Brzycki (and a few from previous concerts). Gary’s appearance at Navistar’s headquarters in Warrenville helped kickoff the ticket sales for the annual Rockin’ for the Troops concert, now in its fifth year. Read more here.
Gary Sinise at OSOTIL Kickoff 2010
Everyone in uniform appreciates a note of thanks:
Rockin’ for the Troops 2009 Rockin’ for the Troops 2008
Many thanks to Wayne Brzycki for sharing his photographs!
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Gary & Lt. Dan Band at Steppenwolf’s Choose to Believe Gala
Steppenwolf Theatre Company celebrated its 34th season with GALA 2010: Choose to Believe on Saturday, May 8, 2010. The evening began with a selection from Steppenwolf’s production of Endgame starring Ian Barford, Francis Guinan, Martha Lavey and William Peterson. After a cocktail reception and dinner, guests enjoyed dancing and live music by Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Photographer, Kyle Flubacker has kindly shared a few of his outstanding photographs from the concert that evening. Please enjoy viewing the photos and have a look at Kyle’s work at Lenspeak:Kyle Flubacker Photography.
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Gary Visits OIC today!
While in Kansas City for the Operation International Children fundraiser this evening, Gary stopped by the OIC warehouse to help out and thank volunteers from all across the country for their hardwork. Glenda Cain, representing Illinois Operation Homefront, was on hand, and she shares this photo from earlier today:
Many thanks to Glenda for photo and to all the OIC volunteers for their hard work!
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Gary to Co-Host National Memorial Day Concert
WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For more than 20 years, PBS has been proud to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country with the annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The multi award-winning event, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, will be co-hosted for the fifth year by Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna, two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veteran’s causes and supporting our troops in active service. The 21st annual broadcast of THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air live in HD on PBS Sunday, May 30 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.
Joining co-hosts Sinse and Mantegna will be an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists that to date includes: distinguished American leader Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); Oscar, Golden Globe and multiple Grammy award-winning music legend and humanitarian Lionel Richie whose distinguished career includes over 100 million records sold; Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning country music artist Brad Paisley; acclaimed actor Dennis Haysbert; classical crossover artist Katherine Jenkins; three time Tony-nominated Broadway star Kelli O’Hara and Grammy-winning gospel/adult contemporary superstar Yolanda Adams in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra (additional talent to be announced).
Gary Scheduled Panelist for USO Forum at Texas A&M
Gary is a scheduled panelist for an USO forum at Texas A &M which will be hosted by George Bush, 41st president of the United States, and Mrs. Barbara Bush. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 26 at 4 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center at Texas A&M University. The event celebtates the USO and its role in lifting the spirits of America’s men and women in uniform and their families.
The event will include remarks from the panelists about the ongoing mission of the USO and an audience question-and-answer session. The forum will be followed by a reception and screening of the award-winning film “The Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good,” which will be hosted by Jonathan Flora, the film’s director.
Other than Gary, event panelists include Mayra Veronica, singer and model; Major General Jeffery W. Hammond, U.S. Army, chief of staff of U.S. Forces Command; and Sloan Gibson, the 22nd president and CEO of the USO (United Service Organizations).
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Gary’s Appearance on the Bonnie Hunt Show
Gary appeared on “The Bonnie Hunt” show on January 11th. He talked about his Thanksgiving trip to Afghanistan, the DVD release of Brothers at War and his October ‘09 visit to Chicago. Video of the segment is below:
Gary, Guitars and Iraq Star
Gary stopped by the Fender 2010 Showcase currently underway in Anaheim, CA and chatted with Tony Franklin:
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In October 2009, Gary was honored by the Iraq Star Foundation, at their Night for Stars benefit. The foundation is a non-profit organization that provides reconstructive surgery to American soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan wars and is funded entirely by public donations.
In conjunction with the event, TLC’s American Chopper:OCC was asked to build a bike to benefit the foundation. The video just below includes comments from Gary, a few scenes from the show and clips from the charity event! Watch to see Gary (and Moira) and pay close attention — sale of the bike raised $100K for the foundation!
The entire American Chopper episode (which aired in December 2009) is available at Amazon.com.
“Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good,” a Documentary Feature
This evening in Los Angeles, Gary, and those who inspire him, took part in the First West Coast Advanced Tribute Screening of Jonathan Flora’s documentary feature, Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good.
The Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good is a moving documentary feature film that celebrates America’s heroes and chronicles the journey of Academy Award nominated actor, Gary Sinise. By following Gary and his band around the world for over a year and a half, including Iraq and Kuwait, Flora introduces the audience to many of the heroic first responders, the brave men and women in uniform, their families and the many wonderful citizens that support them.
The documentary has an amazing soundtrack and special appearances by numerous celebrities, including John Ratzenberger, Melina Kanakaredes, Mykelti Williamson, Connie Stevens, and Academy Award Winners, Jon Voight and Robert Duvall. Produced and directed by Hollywood filmmaker and 82nd Airborne Veteran Jonathan Flora, this film is that rare movie that entertains even as it inspires.
The first Advance Tribute Screening was held last month in NY on board the USS Intrepid during the weekend of 9/11 for over 1100 first responders, military personnel, and their families.
Information as to when and where the documentary will be released to the public will be posted when available.
Special thanks to J. Treese for sharing this news.
