Gary Sinise to Receive West Point Thayer Award for Work with DAV

West Point to Give Award to Actor Gary Sinise
Associated Press
Oct 12, 2015

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Military Academy will honor the man who portrayed Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump" when it gives actor Gary Sinise its annual Thayer Award.

Sinise, also known for his role in the TV show "CSI: New York," will receive the award at West Point on Oct. 22.

The award is named for a former West Point superintendent and is given to citizens who serve the national interest.

West Point cited Sinise's decades of advocacy for service members, including his work for the Disabled American Veterans organization. Sinise also performs for troops as part of the Lt. Dan Band, named for the hard-nosed officer who befriends Forrest Gump.
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