Soaring Valor Featuring Lt. COL. Richard E. Cole (Doolittle Raider)

With a hero's welcome, the Gary Sinise Foundation brought WWII veterans and their guardians to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. One-of-a-kind experience that included a tour of this incredible museum, as well as entertainment, celebratory meals and an opportunity for community with their fellow veterans.
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[@teresavu2809]

As a refugee of the Vietnam war, my family and I were rescued out of the water during the fall of Saigon by the USS Midway. I’ve always had a soft spot for the US military. God bless you to all that have served. And God bless Gary Sinise for continuing to honor them. I am proud to be a Vietnamese American.

[@Phildo8]

The man upstairs broke the mold after he made The Greatest Generation! Wow!

[@inkybug1]

Love this! My Dad..gone now..was an Army Infantry Medic in WWII..he was in 8 major battles..one of them was Battle of the Bulge..we would sit and talk about it for as long as he could before he would tear up..I have all his medals including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart among other European Theater medals..so happy Mr. Sinise you are doing all for the Veterans of all wars..you are kind and pure hearted..qualities we need more of..thank you for memories..tears..and love..I am sure my Dad is looking from Heaven and putting an arm round your shoulders in gratitude. God bless you.

[@周越智]

Any Veterans including your father ,that fought in the wirld war two,they should be respected. The great generation! The. great sacrifices. of them!

[@manhalen7046]

Thats awesome, I was in the 101st in the 90's and the base always welcomed veterans of former wars onto base to talk to us young soldiers and we always ate that stuff up. I was there when a group of the easy company (Band of Brothers) guys came during filming of the series, which was going on in England, but they came to talk to us and tell us about this new series and that we were gonna love it. And we did!

[@shaunluker3785]

Thank you for your dad to keep us all safe

[@David_Canada557]

Thank you for sharing your testimony and I will always honour those who served selflessly with my deepest respect and love. God bless 🇺🇸

[@MrCoors68]

that was pretty awesome ............... ! US Army Retired -

[@pencils1951]

Sinise is a man apart, he does what he does out of respect, concern, and support, and certainly not for self-aggrandisement. The UK does not have a Gary Sinise, or a VA, what little we did have was lumped into the National health increasing their burden, so much for politicians. I have the greatest admiration for Gary Sinise for the path he has chosen to tread. He is self-effacing, humble, and a heart of gold. America, you should be proud to count this man as a fellow American, there may be a time when he might need your support, and if so, give it willingly. From a UK vet.

[@pencils1951]

If I said something wrong I apologise. I don't want to step on any toes. He's a wonderful man, a man deserving of recognition. I joined the army in 1967 and finished in 1979, but we did not have a Gary Sinise, but during the war we had Dame Vera Lynne, the services sweetheart. We don't have the power and might of America, but those of us who are left are proud of whom we were.

[@pencils1951]

I revere those of great stature, people with a heart of gold willing to give their time and effort for those in need. Gary Sinise is such a man. Lt. Dan has done so much for vets, he is an inspiration and although he is much admired, how many of us try to follow in his footsteps. I did my time in the army and I donate when I can, but Gary has taken the bull by the horns and wrestled the beast into submission. The results speak for themselves. His foundation is something the US government should have done for those who fought for their country, but as in my country, Rudyard Kipling said it best in his poem Tommy.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Justin Case: You said everything right. God Bless you. All those in so many countries around the world who served(in & out of uniform) too! All living today owe you a debt of thanks and prayers to the truly greatest generation ever. Thank you.

[@TVeres-3dRm]

Gives me chills 🇺🇲 My step Grandfather was a WWII bomber pilot. He's gone now, but, he was the only Grandpa I had ever known. I treasure the memory of the 15 years I had known him. He was a very humble man, but, you could see the pride in his eyes, even though he did not talk about his service, which was lengthy, honorable, and distinguished. You just Knew he Loved his Country. God BLESS ALL Our Veterans. And God BLESS The USA 🇺🇲 Thank You For Your Service and Sacrifice 💜

[@jameskelly5973]

I wish Australia had a Gary Sinise so our veterans could be honoured so.

[@immunetou2]

I can't believe there are so few views, these videos should by viewed by all Americans...and Brits, we love you all too!

[@mikegendron3723]

Well, that brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. What these men went through to protect democracy really rips at your heart. They must never be forgotten....NEVER!!!

[@SGTBizarro]

3:56 need to square away that salute, officer. Thank you Gary for all your foundation does, and all of these amazing veterans for rising to the occasion when we needed them most.

[@devshliingarts9502]

Thank Lt.Dan for honorable gesture and work!

[@martinvangenderen4479]

Awesome Gary Sinise. As the oldest grandson of the Royal Dutch Indo Army, he was a POW of Japan, ding forced labour building the notorious Birma railway. He died in 1981, thee days after my 11th birthday. Hard to imagine what they endured in man's hell, called war. All my respect and admiration to you all. I am married with a lovely sweetheart woman from the middle east and she know freedom is not something one should be granted. Respect....

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

Ty for being such a blessing and inspiration 😍😍😍😍💋💋💋😁😁😁💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@anitavargas8085]

My father, a WW2 Veteran of the war in Europe craves to be among "old timers" who served as he did. I will visit him again this summer and I hope I can convince him to join me next summer on a road (he does not fly) trip to the WW2 Museum. I also served and I hope to make this trip a memorable one!!! Thank you Gary for all that you do! The Mendoza/Vargas Family

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@henrycrunyion7770]

Never ever forget what the GREATEST GENERATION did for America, Americans and the World!!! Visit the WWII Museum ASAP, It's a wonderful enlightenment of what actually took place during the war and a tribute to those that served. Thank you Gary Sinise for all you and your Foundation do to keep this in memory and to honor those who served, like my Father did. R I P Dad, your tour of duty has been completed............

[@FlamesGay]

Gary Sinise is a nice man.

[@TrueDuckFan]

I wish everyone had to or got to do something like this and be around veterans like this to understand what these guys did to preserve what we have today and to really experience the stories from them as it’s a blessing to be able to listen to there stories and learn from them as well.

[@topturretgunner]

Gary Sinise.... I cried as I watched this. I just couldn’t stop the warm trickle down my cheeks. My dad served in the Solomon Islands on Guadalcanal and Tulagi 1943-44. He never spoke much about his experience while there. On the rare occasions that he did my brother and I were treated to a number of black and white photos. Army tents under Palm trees. Islanders and soldiers. A story of his falling into a slit trench just before the burst of a Japanese nuisance raiders bomb and the whistle of bomb shrapnel as it passed by overhead where just seconds before he was walking. But again these stories were rare treasures. Gary your heart warming compassion, your hard efforts to bring happiness, recognition, well deserved and in some cases long overdue thanks to those so worthy of that. Thank you and God bless you.

[@AirCargoHeavy]

What a heartwarming mission. The sacrifices these Veterans made lives on in the freedoms we enjoy. This American appreciates their legacy, and thanks so much to the Sinise Foundation for their tremendous efforts to recognize these Vets.

[@CherrylMaree]

I'm a sure that some of these men have waited a lifetime to have their service recognised and validated. This trip can finally give them closure and peace of spirit. How wonderful and important the Garry Sinise Foundation's work is.

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@mindlessdroid3630]

My dad made that journey from North Africa through Sicily and into Italy. Thank Mr. Sinise for everything you do.

[@jozatexan1964]

My dad started in North Africa and ended up at Normandy with stops in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany.

[@TrueDuckFan]

I love in the beginning Gary is “Serving” the veterans. 👍👍

[@manhalen7046]

This is terrific, I was in the 101st in the 90's and the base always welcomed veterans of WW2, Korea and Vietnam onto base to talk to us young soldiers and we always ate that stuff up. I was there when a group of the easy company (Band of Brothers) guys came during filming of the series, which was going on in England, but they came to talk to us and tell us about this new series and that we were gonna love it. And we did!

[@valenciakidwell5763]

I am so proud of the WWII service of my father and my father-in-law. Unfortunately they are no longer with us. I miss them everyday

[@Missditabomb]

And to think this all came about because of my favourite movie of all time, "Forrest Gump". Wow!! Lt. Dan, you have done good. xo

[@angelabranch9275]

God bless you Gary. it was fate that you were in the movie Forrest Gump. You were supposed to be in it. fated. it was your kind wonderful inspiration that brought you to us. You are the brave strong silent Angel that God has brought to us who is silent no more. You sound your horns so loudly in your voice speaking for us when we cannot. God bless you Gary Sinise. Now you know your mission. 😁😁

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@rsrfm24]

Gary…. To you and your band….Pure Dead Brilliant (as we say in Glasgow,Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿)..great heart for the troops and seeing these soldiers & families smiling worth millions . All of your fans here in the UK salute you man! Allies all together. 👏👍🙏✌️❤️🤘Cheers Richard McColl.🇬🇧

[@sandracaster308]

My dad was in the Battle of the Bulge, I still miss him every day😔

[@martygerlach5799]

Thank you for your service and we love everyone on of you for your service for this beautiful country of ours... You will never be forgotten for all You've done!! 🙏🏻🌹🇺🇸🦅

[@FryBagInc]

Thank you for what you do lieutenant Dan.. Gary Sinise you are an awesome person.

[@lisaboyle72]

They deserve this and so much more

[@michaelbelew1252]

What a remarkable man Gary Sinise is and love the fact the hero's get treated to a weekend seeing what an impact they have made not just in our country but the world. May we never forget their answer to the call!

[@johnphillips5576]

I was overwhelmed by this video and I hope none of us ever forget the sacrifice, determination, and honor this WW2 generation brought. Gary, you are amazing . Thank you for all you are doing. God Bless you!!!

[@paulstockton864]

Gary such a great person for what hes doing ,he,s better than any politician doing something for veterans without profiting for his on gains like so many actors ,politicians do just wish we had a guy like gary over here in the uk , you the man gary from a uk veteran

[@Missditabomb]

Yes, agree. Would love to see Mr. Sinise get a Presidential Medal of Freedom. He is selfless in his work, his love, in everything he does. There is a petition out for him to receive this most prestigious award. He will, just hope it isn't from the current sitting U.S. President. (Um, Bone Spurs = COWARDLY??!!!) That tarnishes the award a GREAT DEAL. Whatever happens, Gary has a good life ahead of him, a good end, too. No worries. Mr. Sinise is like the hand of God himself. Love, love, love, love, love, to the best in all of us, ALWAYS. P.S.: Thank you so much for your service, Paul Stockton. We are major allies. (I'm Canuck born!!!) :o)

[@thesarge4457]

Mr. Gary Sinise and his crew of volunteers, Thank You So Much for the things that you do for Our Veterans and Active-Duty Past, Present, and Future. This Men deserve America's Thanks. GOD Bless You Mr. Gary Sinise and your Crew. SSG R.A (RET) THE SARGE

[@starrmathias9507]

Ur awesome Lt Dan. And thank u to all our veterans past present and future . U all ROCK ❤💙💗💚💛🧡💜

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@FlamesGay]

0:50 that man reminds me of frank woods from call of duty.

[@ajbaumgart4774]

Man god bless gary sense amazing man to do this for our ww2 veterans just wish i could see if there is a way to see if he is willing to help my dad who is a Vietnam erra veteran and can't get any help from the va they turned him down and his health isn't good his days are numbered and he can't get no help from the va hospitals ya serve this country and can't get help after he served kinda upsets me

[@sionyevans]

Wow Gary..god bless you...them incredible heroes giving you the standing ovation...that's special..!!

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@tvormwald]

Awesome Video. My Father was in the Pacific theater in the Marine Corps. 9th Defence Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Guadalcanal and beyond...

[@joangrady6731]

thisis soooooooo beautiful!

[@normacamposshute3134]

Great guy

[@patricedhanis3546]

Has he gotten a commanders coin? If not, he should.

[@angelachislett8573]

Wow Gary what an amazing guy you are, you truly are wonderful and your foundation x x

[@dianamoody7251]

❤️❤️❤️

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@msbearpsalm3444]

Philippians 4

[@mrinal-s2x]

New legs

[@brigittelange9996]

🫂🫂❤️❤️🇩🇪🇩🇪🙏🙏🙏

[@jamigen1]

Does President Trump work with this administration ? Does Gary believe in Our President? Sure hope so.

[@darrellborland119]

@Colleen Barber....i bet Gary supports OUR president....particularly in these nonsense times! Thanks.

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@russellgrantappling1153]

You ruined ourruined our place in history

[@Missditabomb]

@Russell: NO!!!

[@garysinise530]

How are you! Thanks for your love and support, i truly do appreciate!!!...💕🙏

[@russellgrantappling1153]

You did evil in the sight of God