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Actor Gary Sinise supporting veterans in Illinois

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Real Estate Agent with REMAX of Joliet

Hollywood actor Gary Sinise is helping promote a summer concert in suburban Chicago that will benefit veterans.

The "Forest Gump" star helped kickoff ticket sales for "Rockin' for the Troops" on Thursday at the Navistar headquarters in Lisle.

The concert is planned for July 21 in nearby Weaton. Sinise is slated to perform with his Lt. Dan Band, which is named for his character in the Oscar-winning movie.

The Daily Herald reports  that proceeds will benefit Operation Support Our Troops America. The Naperville-based charity has raised $2 million for projects benefiting veterans, including research on post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

Sinise says "we all enjoy what the military provides for us."

Officials from Navistar and other companies also announced efforts to hire returning veterans.

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LaNita Cates of REMAX Realty of Joliet has been serving the Joliet, Plainfield, Naperville, Crest Hill, Bolingbrook, Shorewood and surrounding areas, helping buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs.

Comments (5)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning LaNita -

First f all let me say Happy Birthday!  I hope you make it a Birthday weekend and celebrate to the fullest!

Actor Gary Sinise supporting veterans in Illinois is an awesome thing!  Anyway and anytime we can help out or give back to our Vets is an awesome thing.  I'm sure there will be a huge turn out for this concert! 

John

May 03, 2012 10:25 PM
Kevin Holdridge
KDH Residential Designs, LLC - Charlotte, NC
AIBD, CGP, CAPS

Great to hear that. What a wonderful Charity. I hope they continue to raise funds for the Veterans!

May 03, 2012 10:49 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

We all need to support our vets! Thanks for sharing this story with us!!!

May 03, 2012 11:24 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Sinise for his work for active and former military personnel.

May 04, 2012 12:34 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

LaNita:  Gary Sinise does many things to support our veterans and armed forces.  Listen to many historic documentaries and you will hear his voice.  See participants in nationwide activities onstage for veterans .. and you'll surely see him there.  Wheaton and the entire western suburbs are lucky to have his talents featured during this event ... it'll be a must see ...

Gene

May 05, 2012 06:32 AM