FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Gary Sinise, the actor famous for his critically acclaimed role in “Forrest Gump” and an advocate for military personnel and first responders, is visiting the Fort Campbell Exchange next week.
Sinise will sign copies of his latest book, “Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service,” at the Fort Campbell Exchange.
Copies of “Grateful American” are now available for purchase at the Exchange; limited quantities will be available at the signing. Limit one copy per customer on the day of the event. No other books or materials will be signed. Shoppers may take a photo with Sinise with assistance from an Exchange associate.
The event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.at 2840 Bastogne Ave, Fort Campbell.
Today, the USO joins the many service members and celebrities thanking @GarySinise for his unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of our Armed Forces. Thank you, Gary! https://t.co/e3fviwrZfJ #GratefulLikeGary pic.twitter.com/bVcduQpTb9
— USO (@The_USO) February 15, 2019
Gary Sinise has advocated for service members and veterans since the 1970s. After 9/11, Sinise founded the Gary Sinise Foundation, which supports community programming for Warfighters, retirees, Veterans, first responders and their families around the country.
Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band performed a free concert at Fort Campbell in 2015. See the message he made for the 75th anniversary of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) below: