Gary Talks to Chief Dan Reda of the Blue Island Fire Department

Watch this very special video of our Founder and Chairman, Gary Sinise, speaking to Chief Dan Reda of the Blue Island Fire Department from his hometown of Blue Island, Illinois. Gary shares heartwarming memories from his childhood, including famous photographs of his grandfather Daniel working as a conductor on the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad line in 1943. Gary also gets to personally announce to Chief Reda that the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responders Outreach program will be providing new extraction equipment to the Blue Island Fire Department.

[@kendewitt7230]

Mr Sinise, Semper Fi! I lived in Blue Island until I joined the Marines in 1987 until 1994, my dad was Army, a Baker at Iversons, and also a volunteer fireman in Blue Island for over 25 years! I was in LE for a while, and still have many friends still living it every day. Thank you so much for what you do, and the humility you show in being allowed to be a part of it.

[@TheStuport]

I read Gary's book "Grateful American" a few years ago and he described in the book exactly what he chats about to Chief Reda! Very Cool to see the pictures of his Family and his home town! I'm a Military Brat as my Dad served proudly in The USAF for over 30 plus years...He Was A Lifer! Proud to be a supporter of The Gary Sinise Foundation! Thank You Mr. Sinise for ALL that you do and Thank You to ALL who help by supporting this wonderful organization! Cheers From Ohio

[@michaelligue3842]

Gary Sinise the definition of a true American , really an unbelievable man . Thank you Gary .

[@lovingmayberry2000]

Gary Sinise is a National Treasure! 💙🇺🇸

[@michaelligue3842]

Please , if you have not yet purchased or borrowed a copy of Gary's book , I urge you to get your hands on a copy . You will not regret it , it is a very moving and sincere reflection on life from this great American , about our greatest Americans .

[@er1073]

Gary you are welcome and well known and I don't know anybody have a problem with what you do for so many. I am a grateful American to I served 20 years in the USMC.

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

Thank you for your work , so very heart warming in these days of sadness, bless your heart

[@hermanengland8935]

Thank you for what you do

[@TheEdie1958]

Thank You to all the first responders a daunting challenge and always rise to the occasion. Like early photography and the pioneers Lumiere Brothers. Warmest Regards Sir

[@laurelanderson2953]

Love everything you and your foundation does for our military, first responders and their families ❤️

[@garysinise8476]

Then feel free to come over Laurel Anderson thanks for your amazing comment! Feel free to message me directly on my private Gmail. address garysinise11.connect@gmail or you can also reach me on my personal Whatsapp Number [phone] Stay safe and stay healthy

[@operatorhelper]

Thank you Gary for everything you do for everyone. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@kiefermomcm-c3856]

Humanity at its best... Thank you Mr Gary and to everyone sharing in the foundation

[@blueislandtelevision]

Thank you!

[@myleneh1916]

Love, respect and admiration from Sydney Australia. Love all the work your Foundations do. Wish we had a service like that here 🥰🥰🥰💚🌷🕊

[@garysinise8476]

Thanks Mylene for the love and support you've shown over the years! Feel free to message me directly on my private Gmail. address garysinise11.connect@gmail or you can also reach me on my personal Whatsapp Number [phone] Stay safe and stay healthy

[@ChitchatwithApril]

The 118th loves you and your generosity ❤️

[@garysinise8476]

Thanks April for your love and lovely support you've shown over the years! Feel free to message me directly on my private Gmail. address garysinise11.connect@gmail or you can also reach me on my personal Whatsapp Number [phone] Stay safe and stay healthy

[@denissobolev8585]

God Bless America

[@cfromcass]

I served in USAF Security Police from Apr 84 to Apr 94. In Tech School (Lacklund AFB - Camp Bullis) we visited the USO (San Antonio) was a memorable day as a kid, at 18 I was still a kid. Me and my friends visited the River Walk (a boat ride through canals where there're gift shops built under the bridges). We also went to the mall but unfortunately didn't see the Alamo.

[@TheStuport]

Salute....Thank you for Your Service!

[@taraberardi-gordon3484]

Beautiful video thank you for sharing It is very inspiring

[@belenbravo4810]

♥️♥️❤️

[@bannlaughlin3544]

Thank you for all you do