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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!
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 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).
On March 20th Gary and the band performed at the House of Blues-Orlando. Below are a few fantastic photos from the show compliments of Staci.
Gary and Kimo
Left to right: Kimo, Gina Gonzalez, Ernie Denov, Jeff Vezain and and guest artist, Dan Myers
All photos used with permission from original photographer. Thanks again Staci!
The annual United States Vietnam Arts Program (USVAP) benefit concert will be on May 7th at the Hard Rock Cafe - Chicago! Again this year, there are awesome opportunities to meet Gary and the band and support the USVAP and the Artistic Tools® Programs! See details about the VIP package and Meet & Greet at USVAP. Purchase tickets at TicketWeb!
Sinisefans extends warm wishes and very special thoughts to Gary on his birthday! Check out Big Hollywood’s Happy Birthday thread for Gary!
And a gift for everyone: Check out the Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good trailer.
Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good on Facebook.
Hollywood Television’s Ron Jacobson recently shared this report about Gary and his humanitarian efforts with the Lt. Dan Band and Operation International Children. Recorded just before Gary’s trip to Afghanistan last year, the video includes footage from the band’s performance at the CSI:NY mid-season bash and comments from Gary about playing with the band and his work with USO and OIC.
