Posted on 09/01/2013 5:18:51 PM PDT by Kaslin
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. Im 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.
(Excerpt) Read more at marines.mil ...
http://articles.latimes.com/1994-07-10/entertainment/ca-14048_1_gary-sinise
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP98Zg2vTHs
Very nice!!!
Congrats Gary!
And good on the USMC.
My son left for boot camp this morning.
He knows where his bread is buttered...
He had an epiphany years ago, that translated to service in a capacity he could deliver, and kept it up thru the years, not waivering...
One of the few “Hollywood” types that breaks the mold...
Murtha.
Semper Fi, Gary.
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