This Man Took Over 1,000 Children Of Fallen Soldiers To Disneyland Free Of Charge
Who doesn’t love celebrities who use their fame and wealth to help those in need? From hosting charitable events to building foundations — all of their good deeds deserve recognition. One of those people who dedicate an important part of their lives to help others is Gary Sinise. Sinise is both an actor and a musician you probably can recognize from movies such as Forrest Gump, The Green Mile and Apollo 13. However, thousands of people also know Sinise for his philanthropical work.
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The actor who played Lieutenant Dan in the movie Forrest Gump now works hard to honor and help US military veterans.
He has established the Gary Sinise Foundation, which serves the needs of veterans, defenders, first responders, their families, and communities.
“While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more,” Sinise said.
One of the programs which the foundation holds is called the “Snowball Express.” The program was launched in 2017 and its goal is to honor fallen US soldiers by taking their children on free trips to one of the most magical places on earth–Disney world.
Over 1,750 kids had the time of their lives after being flown to the Orlando theme park for a five-night trip.
Children and their surviving parents received “we remember” pins at the event where their fallen family members were honored.
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600 flags were lined up to represent each of their loved ones lost in combat.
“The most important thing about [Snowball Express] is that these children don’t feel alone. There’s a lot of healing and a lot of bonding and a lot of friendship that goes on that helps them through the rest of the year,” Sinise told CBS Los Angeles.
Here’s how people reacted:
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Share on FacebookDisagree..... The Sinise's outweigh the Kardashians immeasurably, it's just that the Sinise's of the world are generally unassuming and don't generally like being held up for praise because it's not about them.
Load More Replies...I just love Gary. He has been doing this for years and he is sincere in his desire to honor vets. While other celebs will occasionally do these types of things, he has made it his mission to honor vets. I salute your dedication, sir!
Did nobody here watch him in CSI: New York for nearly eight years...? Wow..
Is anybody else bugged that the article title says “this man” instead of putting Gary Sinise’s name?
It just lowers the visibility of his organization which in turn could cause a donation to scroll by.
Load More Replies...At least there is one actor who sees the sacrifice made by our soldiers and their families. Gary is a true hero who gives himself, which to many means more than money.
I have always loved this man as an actor, reading this, I now love him as a great example of what true humanity should be. The world seems such a crazy mess these days, but then Gary Sinise comes along to show us that there are still good people doing good things.
He is a great man Disneyworld sould give him a discount or something like that I am so happy that people like him still exist
I thank God my children never had to know the generosity of Gary Sinise and his foundation, for I was able to come back home in one piece. However, I thank God even more that this man is there for the Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors children and families who need him. He took the money he made from portraying a fallen soldier, and made the lives of so many so much better. Thank you sir.
Absolutely amazing, what an inspirational person to work so hard and achieve something so heart 💓 warming. The people he’s helped are so thankful, to see their children enjoying with others who have suffered the same devastation. Making new friends, wonderful. There should be more people of Gary’s stature. He’s a credit to mankind
Thank you Gary for helping our Veterans children experience happiness and FUN! God Bless YOU!
Why is the story titled "This Man" and not "Gary Sinise" considering that he's at least a fairly recognizable name!?
I hope Disneyland does their part to help Gary's foundation with the costs....
"This man"? He's Gary Sinise. Emmy winner? Oscar nominee? I knew who he was the second I saw the picture. It does a real disservice to the cause to not put the name up front.
Thanks Gary!!! You're not only a great actor but more importantly you're a great human being!!! 💞
I just love Gary! He reaffirms my faith in humankind. God bless you, Gary!
The Christy Tiegans, The kardashians, Wests all other SM super starts could learn a lot.
It’s just awesome! This is where people like Bernie Sanders need to take a good look at what good people with wealth do on their own and encourage others to help. If Bernie took his money do you think this would be happening? No way! We need to support and encourage a goal oriented, hard working wealth achieving society. Thank you!
He was a good man to have did this for the kids hard to find people like that to take time out of his career to have some fun God bless him <3
That has been my idea for years. To do a charity that takes kids from around the world to Disney. I believe every child should visit disney
Great actor. Heart in the right place so completely a mystery why he is bonkers MAGA. He needs to wake up and stop supporting a crook like Trump.
What a kind man. I can learn A LOT from him. He's also a GREAT actor, by the way. Sometimes when he's in a scene with other big stars I find myself watching only him.
Okay este es el tipo de cosas que tiene que ser publicado. Los super héroes verdaderos modifican el mundo para todos
Good work for the children! But let us be clear that you cannot be a "defender of your country" by killing other nation's inhabitants in their own country as a member of occupying forces which secure the foreign access to the occupied land and ressources.
I just thought it was a shame that the deceased parent didn't get to go too. What a noble thing to do though. Maybe take away for a while anyway some of the grief that those children must be feeling every day.
He took them to Disney World but the article title says "Disneyland".....umm...
He brilliant , I currently have a boyfriend serving in Africa and my heart always goes with him and I pray every day that him and his team will return safely home to there families and I pray that my husband to be will return to home safely to me Marie Mayes (from England) his daughter ( Sherry) who lives in USA who am eager to meet and get to know, so I hope we don’t lose anymore love ones. Thanks “Sinise “ for support our soldiers and their family, my love and prayers goes to a very good and kind man. You have a heart of gold.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/belinda-kendall-68894313_this-man-took-over-1000-children-of-fallen-activity-6595815948651945984-7veI
He took the role of Lieutenant Dan and made it his life's work. He too is a hero.
Gary Sinise is the definition of celebrity doing good with their fame and not selling makeup or having KUWTK type ridiculous shows that they get rich off of. Let’s face it those ladies are famous for nothing. Looking pretty. What’s this world coming too.
Way to go, Captain Dan. Forest was good to you in that story and you are good to the world outside in your own life story. What a...well... new great story.
Mr. Sinise: this humble squid salutes you and thanks you for all you do for his fellow veterans sailor-sal...47d556.jpg
Jut think if all the so-called celebrities out there did something like this. They can't even begin to spend all the money they make. Why not do some good with it, if anything you will get a tax write offf.
This man does this from his heart and the love he holds for our men and women in uniform that have gave their all for our country. I know of no one with a bigger heart than Gary Sinise. He is a super star in more ways than one. I thank you Mr. Sinise from the bottom of my heart for all the good you do for these families of our fallen soldiers. God bless you sir.
That was an amazing gesture to our soldiers and their families!!!! Thank you Gary!
This is absolutely fabulous but, I need to know - which was it? Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Yes. I am that person today.
I fell in love with Sinese after his work in OF MICE AND MEN with John Malkovich, and FORREST GUMP. Fell out of love when he burst forth as a staunch supporter of Bush and Trump.
Is he already unknown, so that he is only called "this man" in the headline? o:
Really objecting to the way Bored Panda phrased the title of this article: "This Man Took Over 1,000 Children Of Fallen Soldiers To Disneyland Free Of Charge"? This Man?? Really? Tsk Tsk.
What? What's your problem? No one brought any of this up... Seems like Republicans won't miss any chance to out themselves in classless ways
Load More Replies...Disagree..... The Sinise's outweigh the Kardashians immeasurably, it's just that the Sinise's of the world are generally unassuming and don't generally like being held up for praise because it's not about them.
Load More Replies...I just love Gary. He has been doing this for years and he is sincere in his desire to honor vets. While other celebs will occasionally do these types of things, he has made it his mission to honor vets. I salute your dedication, sir!
Did nobody here watch him in CSI: New York for nearly eight years...? Wow..
Is anybody else bugged that the article title says “this man” instead of putting Gary Sinise’s name?
It just lowers the visibility of his organization which in turn could cause a donation to scroll by.
Load More Replies...At least there is one actor who sees the sacrifice made by our soldiers and their families. Gary is a true hero who gives himself, which to many means more than money.
I have always loved this man as an actor, reading this, I now love him as a great example of what true humanity should be. The world seems such a crazy mess these days, but then Gary Sinise comes along to show us that there are still good people doing good things.
He is a great man Disneyworld sould give him a discount or something like that I am so happy that people like him still exist
I thank God my children never had to know the generosity of Gary Sinise and his foundation, for I was able to come back home in one piece. However, I thank God even more that this man is there for the Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors children and families who need him. He took the money he made from portraying a fallen soldier, and made the lives of so many so much better. Thank you sir.
Absolutely amazing, what an inspirational person to work so hard and achieve something so heart 💓 warming. The people he’s helped are so thankful, to see their children enjoying with others who have suffered the same devastation. Making new friends, wonderful. There should be more people of Gary’s stature. He’s a credit to mankind
Thank you Gary for helping our Veterans children experience happiness and FUN! God Bless YOU!
Why is the story titled "This Man" and not "Gary Sinise" considering that he's at least a fairly recognizable name!?
I hope Disneyland does their part to help Gary's foundation with the costs....
"This man"? He's Gary Sinise. Emmy winner? Oscar nominee? I knew who he was the second I saw the picture. It does a real disservice to the cause to not put the name up front.
Thanks Gary!!! You're not only a great actor but more importantly you're a great human being!!! 💞
I just love Gary! He reaffirms my faith in humankind. God bless you, Gary!
The Christy Tiegans, The kardashians, Wests all other SM super starts could learn a lot.
It’s just awesome! This is where people like Bernie Sanders need to take a good look at what good people with wealth do on their own and encourage others to help. If Bernie took his money do you think this would be happening? No way! We need to support and encourage a goal oriented, hard working wealth achieving society. Thank you!
He was a good man to have did this for the kids hard to find people like that to take time out of his career to have some fun God bless him <3
That has been my idea for years. To do a charity that takes kids from around the world to Disney. I believe every child should visit disney
Great actor. Heart in the right place so completely a mystery why he is bonkers MAGA. He needs to wake up and stop supporting a crook like Trump.
What a kind man. I can learn A LOT from him. He's also a GREAT actor, by the way. Sometimes when he's in a scene with other big stars I find myself watching only him.
Okay este es el tipo de cosas que tiene que ser publicado. Los super héroes verdaderos modifican el mundo para todos
Good work for the children! But let us be clear that you cannot be a "defender of your country" by killing other nation's inhabitants in their own country as a member of occupying forces which secure the foreign access to the occupied land and ressources.
I just thought it was a shame that the deceased parent didn't get to go too. What a noble thing to do though. Maybe take away for a while anyway some of the grief that those children must be feeling every day.
He took them to Disney World but the article title says "Disneyland".....umm...
He brilliant , I currently have a boyfriend serving in Africa and my heart always goes with him and I pray every day that him and his team will return safely home to there families and I pray that my husband to be will return to home safely to me Marie Mayes (from England) his daughter ( Sherry) who lives in USA who am eager to meet and get to know, so I hope we don’t lose anymore love ones. Thanks “Sinise “ for support our soldiers and their family, my love and prayers goes to a very good and kind man. You have a heart of gold.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/belinda-kendall-68894313_this-man-took-over-1000-children-of-fallen-activity-6595815948651945984-7veI
He took the role of Lieutenant Dan and made it his life's work. He too is a hero.
Gary Sinise is the definition of celebrity doing good with their fame and not selling makeup or having KUWTK type ridiculous shows that they get rich off of. Let’s face it those ladies are famous for nothing. Looking pretty. What’s this world coming too.
Way to go, Captain Dan. Forest was good to you in that story and you are good to the world outside in your own life story. What a...well... new great story.
Mr. Sinise: this humble squid salutes you and thanks you for all you do for his fellow veterans sailor-sal...47d556.jpg
Jut think if all the so-called celebrities out there did something like this. They can't even begin to spend all the money they make. Why not do some good with it, if anything you will get a tax write offf.
This man does this from his heart and the love he holds for our men and women in uniform that have gave their all for our country. I know of no one with a bigger heart than Gary Sinise. He is a super star in more ways than one. I thank you Mr. Sinise from the bottom of my heart for all the good you do for these families of our fallen soldiers. God bless you sir.
That was an amazing gesture to our soldiers and their families!!!! Thank you Gary!
This is absolutely fabulous but, I need to know - which was it? Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Yes. I am that person today.
I fell in love with Sinese after his work in OF MICE AND MEN with John Malkovich, and FORREST GUMP. Fell out of love when he burst forth as a staunch supporter of Bush and Trump.
Is he already unknown, so that he is only called "this man" in the headline? o:
Really objecting to the way Bored Panda phrased the title of this article: "This Man Took Over 1,000 Children Of Fallen Soldiers To Disneyland Free Of Charge"? This Man?? Really? Tsk Tsk.
What? What's your problem? No one brought any of this up... Seems like Republicans won't miss any chance to out themselves in classless ways
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