This article made my heart melt and want to watch Forrest Gump all at once. Gary Sinise holds fundraiser for real-life Lt. Dan | Rare.us This is such a great thing Gary Sinies, actor who played Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump but most recently TV's Law & Order, is doing for this vet. I am glad to see that some hollywood actors do more then just party.
Way to go Lt. Dan... Gary Sinise named an Honorary Marine August 30, 2013 > Gary Sinise, the actor who played Lt. Dan in the 1993 movie Forrest Gump, has been named an Honorary Marine.
The real Forrest Gump... Disneyland Honors 'Real' Forrest Gump, MoH Recipient Sammy Lee Davis Nov 06, 2015 | He rescued three fellow soldiers and earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic effort in Vietnam.
Hmmm... now there's a good man who would do us well to be President... Gary Sinise Dedicates 'Smart Home' Built for Wounded Veteran The actor dedicated the home specially built for the family of Capt. Luis Avila, who was injured in 2011 by an IED in Afghanistan. See also: Welcome Home My Friend Gary Sinise Foundation Provides New Home for Wounded Vet November 16, 2016