Gary Sinise

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Folks in Jacksonville, Alabama, come out and support Wounded Hero, Sgt. Ben Tomlinson tonight on May 19, 2013 with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band at Jacksonville State University. (Image: Gary Sinise Foundation Facebook Page)

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Actor Gary Sinise, best known for his role as Lt. Dan in Forest Gump waves to the crowd during the Memorial Day Parade along Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., Monday, May 28, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Wounded war veteran Marine Cpl. J.B. Kerns, 22, joins actor and military activist Gary Sinise at a February news conference in Martinsville, Va. After canceling a March benefit concert for Cpl. Kerns, Mr. Sinise is set to perform with his Lt. Dan Band in Martinsville on Thursday. (Associated Press)

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Gary Sinise performs with his Lt. Dan Band. He is working to arrange a concert to pay for a home for a Marine who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan. (Associated Press)

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Since actor Gary Sinise portrayed a wounded Vietnam veteran in the movie "Forrest Gump," he has been devoting time and treasure to helping the nation's warriors. (Associated Press)

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Actor Gary Sinise met with The Washington Times on Monday, May 25, 2009 before emceeing the Memorial Day parade downtown. Mr. Sinise discussed his active role in supporting the troops. He said he doesn't consider himself a political activist, but rather a concerned citizen who wants to help. (Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times)