Gary Sinise: Finding Strength in Service
Kenneth LaFave
Gary Sinise, known to millions of fans as Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump” and Mac Taylor in television’s “CSI: NY,” has a favorite word: “Blessing.” He uses it often and with meaning: “I’ve had a lot of blessings in my life with my acting career.” “We’ve always had a strong faith in our family. That’s a blessing.” “The Gary Sinise Foundation has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for veterans, thanks to the American people. It’s a blessing.” It’s all a blessing, he seems to say. Even the painful things. Maybe especially the painful things.“I am so
