Do you know Lt. Dan?
Lt. Dan Taylor?
Have you heard of Forrest Gump?
Gary Sinise who portrayed Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump formed an enduring connection with servicemen and women throughout the military community.
Gary Sinise formed a foundation that helps serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. Click ‘Gary Sinise Foundation’ to find out more information.
Gary Sinise also starred in TV series CIS:NY and currently in the series Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.
You might be wondering why I am writing a post about Gary Sinise. Well, Gary Sinise also has a band called the Lt. Dan Band. The MacDill Air Force Base had a free concert this past Saturday night in one of the airplane hangars and guess who was playing? Yep, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
The evening weather was perfect and my Gary and I had a wonderful time listening to some great music from Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
I wanted to share several pictures and a small video clip.
What a fun time! From what I could hear, they did a good job!
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They were great – Gary and I had a wonderful time. Thanks Paula, Happy Thursday! 🙂
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Glad to see you smiling and having fun!
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Thanks Kerry, I had to take extra pain pills to enjoy and don’t tell anyone, I mixed them with a couple of beers. Oh well, we had fun. Then came Sunday, as you just read. Good days, Bad days. I appreciate you stopping by as always and hope you a feeling better. 🙂
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I won’t tell anyone – I have a bad habit of mixing my meds and cocktails, too! I had a lovely day with Teddy on Sunday but was overwhelmed by life this week for no good reason… 💋
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Get to feeling better soon dear.
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Trying my hardest! 😵
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Do you know I found myself reading this whole post in Forrest Gump’s (Tom Hanks) voice. And do you also know – I went and checked out the Foundation and I found myself wanting to help it. You do great work, Terry just by doing what you do. I hope you had the greatest boogie party on Friday when the bands were playing … I hope you smiled and laughed because you deserve that just as much as any veteran does.. You are a man who serves in a different way, but that way is just as important. Our Veterans deserve the best. I try to support that as best I can. I try.
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The concert was excellent – Gary and I had a fun time enjoying some great music. I appreciate your support in many ways Osyth. Happy Thursday, and I hope you are doing well. 🙂
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What a great night! I have heard Gary Sinise does great things for our servicemen and women. He went to the same college as my mom – I think they would have been there at the same time.
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He is a very generous man and he allowed all the kids in the audience to come on stage while performing one of the songs. We had a fun time and it was a wonderful evening out. Thanks Sarah, Happy Thursday! 🙂
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I bet they loved that so much! I know I would have as a kid. Who am I kidding? I would love that so much now!
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Oh that must have been awesome ! Nothing beats live music, and sitting out there in the open on such a beautiful day must have been magical. I am a fan of Gary Sinise and thoroughly seeing him in CIS NY. I was aware of his band, but until now had not heard them. Thanks for sharing my friend. Hope you are having a good day. 🙂 x
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Lynne, the evening was wonderful, it was nice to just get out and do something different. They put on a great concert and the weather was perfect. I will admit, I had to take extra pain pills, but it was worth the time to enjoy the concert. I am having chemotherapy today and all is good with me. Happy Thursday! 🙂
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I had no idea that Gary Sinise contributed so much to veterans, defenders and their wider network. Lucky you to see him and his band in concert..
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We were fortunate to see him, and the concert was free – good seats and great weather. Thanks Peggy! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing dear xx
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You are welcome Lynn, thank for you stopping by dear. 🙂
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How lucky are you?! I’ve heard about his band. I hope you and Gary were rocking!
Hugs to you both! 😘😘
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I was rocking some, because I took extra pain medication to help me enjoy the concert. Between us, I had a couple of beers also, that helped! Thanks Laurel, Happy Thursday – we appreciate the hugs. 🙂
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You know how fond I am of my boys. 😘😘
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Soooooo good to see you and Gary out enjoying yourselves.
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We had a great time Bernadette, with help from some extra pain medications. All in all it was a great evening and concert. 🙂
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I second that emotion, lovely to see you out and about 😊
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Thank you Chris, it certainly was nice to be out and about – the concert was great and the evening weather was wonderful. Overall we had lots of fun. 🙂
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Awesome to see you smiling and having fun!!!!!!!!
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Thanks Jodi, we did have a fun time, the weather was perfect and the music was excellent. Made for a great evening out. 🙂
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I never knew Gary Sinise had so many talents! What a wonderful cause, and YAY for you and Gary getting out to enjoy some good music!
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Yes, we did get out and I am glad for that. I had taken some extra pain medications, but it was well worth it – a great concert and a great time we had. Thanks Kathryn, I always appreciate you stopping by each day – Happy Friday! 🙂
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You go, Lt. Dan !! Loved that character, and what he has done with his life since then. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, Lt. Dan has dedicated his life for others and he is a genuine person, it was certainly obvious from his concert. Thanks Van, Happy Friday! 🙂
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I am so glad you had a good time! You need more of this kind of rocking, uplifting events. You are looking good and smiling!
I am assuming, they found pain meds that work?
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Thank you Dolly, yes these types of posts are certainly uplifting and fun. In order just to get out for the concert, I increased my pain meds quite a bit. This high dosage is not the usual amount – but I needed to get out. The concert was excellent and Gary and I had a great time. Happy Friday! 🙂
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I think the surge of serotonin in your brain prompted by this event helped the meds quite a bit, too. You need to get out as much as possible! Have a wonderful Friday!
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I did not know that about Sinise. this was interesting and I love that you and Gary were out having fun. Music can lift the spirit. Take care, Terry. 💙 Clare
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Certainly music uplifts the spirit even when someone is not feeling up to doing anything – which is my case lately. Gary and I had a great time. Thanks Clare, Happy Friday. 🙂
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You, too, Terry. I often think of you bopping to the music in your car. I wish you a weekend filled with small joys and am so glad you have Gary to listen to music with. Keep your spirit up and do a little jig for me this weekend. I’ll play some music and dance for you, too. 💙
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So good to see
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Thank you very much Derrick. Hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
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Gary Sinise is as important to veterans as Tom Hanks is. His work to create a museum dedicated to the Medal of Honor is remarkable. I had no idea he had a band!! Thanks for a great post!
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I did not know he had a band either or the importance he places on veteran’s lives. He came across as a very genuine person, and the band was excellent. Thank you Jennie for stopping by, as always I appreciate you. 🙂
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Ooh! How wonderful! I´m so glad you went to the concert, Terry! It looks like so much fun! I just love Forrest Gump! And the the Foundation by Gary Sinise sounds awesome! Will check it out later. 🙂
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Yes, it was a great time and very nice to get out and have some fun. Thank you Sarah for always leaving me comments, you are a special friend. 🙂
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It’s always the best part of my blogging week to catch up with you my wonderful friend! I wish you both many more lovely days like this one! 😄
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What a fun concert….Lt. Dan, great character….loved Forrrest Gump….now all I can do is hear Tom Hanks talking like Forrest Gump in everything I hear and read….LOL looks like I am watching a movie tonight…..great music….xxkat
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Yep, Forrest Gump is talking! We had a great time at the concert, thanks kat for stopping by. Happy Weekend. 🙂
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were sitting in the wind…high of 37′ suppose to start calming down tomorrow….hope your weekend is a peaceful one….xxkat
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Gary Sinise is one of my favorite actors. It’s wonderful that you have your own”Gary” to stand by you through the tough times. It’ really difficult to even smile when you’re in so much pain, and I know most of us tend to rate pain a little lower than it is, but smile we must. So smile dear man and cry and cuss or whatever you need to do to get through it.
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Thank you Sharon, for your support and encouragement. I am very fortunate to have my own ‘Gary’ here to help me along the way. Have a Happy Day! 🙂
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Still smiling I hope.
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