Gary Sinise 2015 Sylvanus Thayer Award

The West Point Association of Graduates presents the 2015 Thayer Award to Gary Sinise at West Point Oct. 22. The Award is given to a citizen of the United States, other than a West Point graduate, whose outstanding character, accomplishments, and stature in the civilian community draw wholesome comparison to the qualities for which West Point strives, in keeping with its motto: “Duty, Honor, Country.”

[@cards0486]

There are not enough words to describe this man, and how hard he works for our military, their families, and for First Responders. He's a hero, a real American hero!

[@nmr6988]

Gary Sinise deserves this and more. I know he accepted it on behalf of our veterans, who also deserve more! God bless you, Mr. Sinise.

[@Bowie77771]

Congratulations with this big Award you received for doing so much for all the disabled veterans and heroes. You are such a big personality, and so humble!! I am so touched by you and your wife, Moira. After a big man, stands a strong and loving woman!!! All love for your family. XXX from your Dutch Ladyfan Frances

[@lovingmayberry2000]

I love Gary Sinise for what he does for our soldiers and their families. I am so happy he has been recognized this way. 💙🇺🇸 Love you, Lt. Dan!

[@jwilliams8335]

hats off to gary sinise. he stands above all celebrities as a human being. our vets are the ones who deserve the best help this nation has to offer not those with a lazy hand held out. god bless our veterans.

[@himmelblau23]

Gary Sinise you deserved this! May God bless you and your family.

[@johnleonard3806]

Moving words of gratitude. Thank you Mr. Sinise, a truly worthy recipient of that great medalion.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

My Great Uncles (3 of them) and Grandfather served in WWII, 3 came home, one being my Grandfather or I may not be here. I was privileged to sit with Coleman, a Tank Commander who saw both North Africa and Normandy, and hear his story. They came home, worked to support their family, and did all they could to just be good men, and all were. Coleman, after facing hell, also lost a son in the 1960's, but was still a good man, just doing what he had to in life. We are losing this generation daily, and in that loss, we are losing history. Thank you, Gary, for all you do, for Veterans, First Responders, and for your work with the WWII Museum, which I hope to visit soon, to preserve our history.

[@carasmussen27]

he is truly overwhelmed by this recognition. He is so humble, What a wonderful person he truly is!!

[@ciancialinda2528]

Thanks to all the men and women and their families who served and serves our great country! God bless you all!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@godsgrace1137]

God bless you Gary! America loves you! You are our American hero for caring for our other heroes!

[@michaelbeck3132]

God bless you, Sir. We are all beneficiaries of your service.

[@christianguenther1276]

Mr Sinise for POTUS, four years from now.

[@WilliamPeck1958]

awesome! great guy, and great talk ... USMA 1981 here ...

[@79tazman]

Thank you for everything you have done Gary for our Vets and our in service Warriors

[@ciancialinda2528]

I love this guy

[@mariagrant3706]

That respect from the Military is humbling and well deserved 👍🏿 I wish more in Hollywood had Gary Sinise's values instead of mouthing of on social media with woke selfish comments today 😤😤😤

[@georgebrittain5269]

just want to say ... Gary, you are a true hero....with your kind, humble, and genuine kindness.... a true patriot and role model for humanity.... not ashamed to say watching what you have done and continue to do .... it got me in the heart and brought happy tears to my eys and a lump in my throat.... much respect and admiration.......just inspiring .... THANK YOU TO YOU AND ALL THAT SERVE .. canadian or not i salute u all... god bless

[@rhonda3445]

Bravo !!!

[@daisymacia5500]

Gary Sinise I adore celebrating you these very generous ❤️❤️❤️

[@marysnow3779]

Run for President!

[@79tazman]

There is a great song by Merle Haggard call "The Fighting Side Of Me" and that's a song that represents me and how I feel about Vets and our Freedom

[@jmromero6381]

Damn good song.

[@Patton7790]

National treasure.

[@jonicab]

Who or WHAT Tool gives a thumbs down.

[@marysnow3779]

PRESIDENT! PRESIDENT!!

[@0351nick-ch8ee]

Programs like this aught to be mandatory screening at every school in our nation.

[@0351nick-ch8ee]

A great American.

[@demef758]

If you are moved by Mr. Sinise's dedication, show your appreciation and donate to his foundation: www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate/

[@lincolnkarkari3210]

Here we go the best man for the job come 2028. Whi understand the worth of the armed forces

[@douglassauvageau7262]

A shallow opportunist would not have done what Gary Sinise did at the Steppenwolf Theater . . .

[@douglassauvageau7262]

TRUE COLORS shine early.

[@RockinBlueRoadHouse]

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Philippians 4

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[@topgeardel]

I love how Gary is an "honorary" military man. Gary, even though you missed Vietnam by a couple of years, why didn't you still join the military that you appreciate so much. Kind of like doing the talk without doing the walk. Must be nice being an "honorary" this and that and play wannabe soldier.

[@louistaplin4665]

I'm not sure If there isn't something that is keeping him from joining the military but this is his way of giving back. I don't see the reason why you're so bitter about it. He walks the walk about as well as anybody can that has never worn the uniform.

[@topgeardel]

@@louistaplin4665 Who's "bitter" ? I'm just saying he's a patriotic wannabe. So unless he had some kind of deferment keeping him from joining the military (that he seems to identify with)...he's a guy who does the talk without the walk.