Gary Sinise Hosts National Memorial Day Concert at U.S. Capitol, Honoring Military Heroes
Gary Sinise, an Emmy Award-winning actor and military advocate, co-hosted the 37th annual National Memorial Day Concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Originally set to co-host with Joe Mantegna, Sinise was joined by actress Mary McCormack after Mantegna withdrew due to unforeseen circumstances. The concert, which aired on PBS, featured tributes to military heroes, including a recognition of Chuck Kohler, a 102-year-old Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor. Sinise's commitment to veterans has been longstanding, particularly after the September 11 attacks, leading him to establish the Gary Sinise Foundation, which supports service members and their families.