By Gavin Boyle
Great American Media and the Gary Sinise Foundation come together to reflect on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and recount how the stories that have been told since that day highlight the very best America has to offer.
“Every year, as the anniversary of September 11th approaches, I am deeply moved by the selfless courage of the first responders who ran toward danger, many sacrificing their lives in a heroic effort to save others,” said Bill Abbot, the president and CEO of Great American Media. “Their bravery, along with the determination of thousands of men and women who stood up in the days, months, and years that followed, reminds us of the very best of America, a nation united in the face of tragedy, committed to defending our values, our freedoms and one another.”
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“In the wake of 9/11, ‘Never Forget’ was a heartfelt vow, resonating deeply across the nation,” he added. “Now, over two decades later, it risks fading into a hollow phrase. At Great American Media, we are devoted to preserving the stories of that day, ensuring future generations remember, unite, and are inspired to protect our cherished American freedoms. Through our content, we honor faith, family, and country — the enduring values that sustained us through 9/11 and continue to define our nation’s spirit.”
To help highlight the work that continues to be done to serve those who sacrificed everything on that day, Abbott will be joined by Gary Sinise to discuss what his work with military and first responder communities and how he continues to give back through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Their interview is available today, Sept. 10, on Great American Pure Flix.
The actor became interested in devoting his resources to helping veterans in the ’90s after playing Lieutenant Dan in FORREST GUMP and realizing just how difficult life can be for disabled veterans after they return home.
“Back in the ’80s, I was very involved with supporting various Vietnam veterans’ organizations in Chicago. And, you know — and then, after playing the disabled veteran in FORREST GUMP, that kind of turned a little bit of a corner toward trying to help our wounded, but it really all just kind of catapulted after the attacks of September 11,” Sinise previously explained.
Sinise has now been serving the community for over 25 years, helping our country’s heroes in a variety of ways, such as providing them with places to live, helping them find fulfilling jobs, aiding them with substance abuse issues and even just reminding them that they are seen and appreciated.
As we come upon another anniversary of 9/11, the work of people like Abbott and Sinise ensures that the country does not forget the horror of these attacks or what they revealed about the American people.
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