“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.
Gary and the Lt. Dan Band performed at the USO-Illinois Star-Spangled Gala this past weekend in Chicago. The event is held each year to honor and support the men, women and families of the U. S. Armed Forces. Proceeds from the event help support the USO of Illinois including 4 USO centers in the Chicagoland area and more than a 1000 programs and services offering support to military members and families throughout the state of Illinois.
Long-time Sinise fan, Glenda C. attended the Gala (thanks to sponsorship from Operation Homefront-IL for her volunteer efforts). Glenda has kindly shared a few of her photographs from the evening:
Camp Casey & Yongsan Garrison Photos and On the Road with Kimo Blog
Gary and the Lt. Dan Band have been performing for troops in Korea the past few days as part of their Summer USO tour. On June 27th, the band performed for soldiers, families and friends at Camp Casey. Below are a few photos of the show taken by Diane Howard.
According to Diane, Major General Morgan presented the Lt. Dan Band with a little memento from Warrior Country.
All photos of Gary Sinise (above) taken by Diane Howard. Used with permission.
On June 29th, the band performed for more than 1000 soldiers at Youngsan Garrison. Click hereto read Cpl. Choi Keun-woo’s coverage of the show and see additional photos. This shot of Jeff, Kimo and Gary (immediately below) is a sample:
(U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Choi Keun-woo)
And finally, check out additional behind-the-scenes photographs and commentary about the tour by Gary’s friend and co-founder of Lt. Dan Band, Kimo Williams at On the Road with Kimo Williams.
Photo of Kimo Williams taken by Diane Howard. Used with permission.
Thanks so much to Diane for graciously sharing her photographs with the News page.
Video of Gary at THR USO Function; Gary and Lt. Dan Band USO Summer Tour
As some of you may have already known, Gary attended a USO function hosted by Hollywood Reporter and Editor Elizabeth Guider in Beverly Hills last month. Video of Gary speaking at this event recently became available and is embedded below:
Some terrific still photographs of Gary at this event are available at CSI:Fanatic click here.
And while we are on the topic of Gary’s commitment to the USO, he and the Lt. Dan Band will soon be off on their USO Summer Tour (June 21st through July 5th) to perform for troops in Korea and Okinawa. We wish the band a safe journey and hope the men and woman in uniform have a fantastic time at the shows!
Since the USVAP fundraiser at Joe’s in April, Gary has been busy as usual. A few loyal Gary fans and friends have graciously shared their photographs from various events, and despite our lag time getting the photos uploaded to the News page, we hope you enjoy them just the same:
With thanks to Glenda Cain, photographs taken of the Lt. Dan Band performance at the Steppenwolf Theatre Gala on April 19, 2009:
From Liz Wegman we have photographs of Gary and M*A*S*H’s Jamie Farr taken in May at the OIC warehouse. Thank you, Liz!
And saving the best for last ~ fantastic photographs from Virginia Hagin taken at the Lt. Dan Band show at Ft. Riley in May:
Thanks again to Glenda, Liz and Virginia for sharing their photographs!
On Saturday, January 10th Fox News will air a special report titled On the Road in Iraq with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. According to the promo, the special is scheduled for 9 p.m. (ET) and will include a video diary of Gary visiting the troops and a segment of the Lt. Dan Band performing a “tribute to the troops.”
On November 15th the Lt. Dan Band performed at the USO Star Spangled Salute held at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Chicago.
Below are a few photos courtesy of Glenda who attended the event:
Other celebrity appearanes included Master of Ceremonies, Bill Murray, Heart of a Patriot Recipient Leeann Tweeden, and Crystle Steward, Miss USA 2008.
Thanks once again to Glenda for sharing her photos with us!
