# Gary Sinise Reacts to Surprise Tribute for His Service - Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2116975879750332744 - Source account: [@adagamov](https://x.com/adagamov) - Source language: English - Duration: 5:10 - Published: 2026-11-02 - Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service ## Transcript [0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service) Gary What am I doing? Take a seat. General Rand has this surprise for you, and he wanted to be here- What? [0:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=10) ... to show it to you. But we promised him we would get your reaction. [0:14](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=14) So we're gonna put this right here, and then I'm gonna put this. [0:26](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=26) Hi, Gary. Jay Leno. Just wanna say thanks for all you do for the men and women of the Armed Forces. [0:30](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=30) You know, every time I go do a USO show or visit troops, they always go, "Hey, Jay Leno, how you doing? [0:36](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=36) You know who was just here?" "Who?" "Gary Sinise." "Oh." [0:40](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=40) It's like, "He's been here three times. Is this your first time?" "Yeah, it's just my, my first..." "Yeah, Gary was here three times. Brought us a bunch of stuff, too." "Oh." [0:49](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=49) Your commitment, your dedication, your effort, you are awesome. [0:54](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=54) You're greatly appreciated coast to coast in the US, and base to base across the globe. [0:59](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=59) Thank you for all the things you have done for our young men and women who have served their nation. And not only for what you've done for them, but what you've done for their children, what you've done for their families, [1:08](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=68) what you've done to help them rebuild their lives. [1:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=70) It's really heartwarming and so incredibly meaningful, all of the amazing things that you do. [1:16](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=76) You motivate other people. You are making such a difference. [1:19](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=79) I call you an architect of change. You've touched millions. Millions. [1:25](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=85) You set the bar. More than anything, thank you for everything that you do, uh, for our warriors, our men and women all over the world. [1:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=92) He was in the Air Force, I was in the Navy, and we're two great friends together, World War II survivors. [1:37](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=97) Who would ever imagine growing up watching your movies, uh, that you would be the hero to the heroes in this country. [1:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=102) Hi, Gary. Thank you for everything you've done for us. [1:46](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=106) The work that your foundation has done, especially with the Snowball Express, will remain a meaningful part of these young people's lives forever. [1:54](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=114) You're doing the right thing because you truly care for us, and that means so much to me and ev- everyone else in this Gold Star community. [2:01](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=121) As a proud military brat, that's my daddy, I wanna say thank you. [2:05](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=125) Thanks, Lieutenant Dan. Just wanna thank you- For everything that you do ... for everything that you do. [2:09](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=129) And we're super excited about you and the Lieutenant Dan Band coming out. [2:12](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=132) Your decades of service have shown us how to serve our country and our veterans. [2:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=137) It's coming to you live from mi casa, which is es su casa. [2:21](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=141) As you can see, we're in front of this beautiful house right now and, and we wouldn't have it had it not been for your kindness, your graciousness, and your wonderful gift of giving. [2:31](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=151) You and your foundation helped me and my family recover from the devastating Tubbs Fire. Not only me and my family, but also hundreds of other firefighters. [2:39](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=159) On behalf of everyone from Friends Of Firefighters, we wanna thank you for everything that you do, and we are sending you lots of love. [2:48](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=168) A sincere thank you from all the fellas over here at Ladder 101. [2:51](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=171) On behalf of the Compton Fire Department and all the first responders you've supported- We here in Boston say thank you. [2:57](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=177) Thank you, Gary. Congratulations on all of your incredible work. [3:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=180) I am talking very fast because you have a lot of people to get to. [3:03](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=183) Just wanted to say thank you and let you know how much you're appreciated by me and thousands of other people. [3:08](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=188) It is an honor to be able to express our thanks to you. [3:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=191) Thank you so much. You are an inspiration and a hero. [3:14](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=194) I just wanna join everybody in, uh, in, in saying thank you. [3:19](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=199) Thank you, Gary Sinise. Thank you. You are the real deal. [3:26](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=206) Thank you, Gary. Thank you. Thank you, Gary. [3:28](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=208) From one grateful American to another- I'm grateful for you ... we love you. [3:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=212) You're my hero. You've changed people's lives in ways that I'm sure you will never know. [3:36](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=216) Obviously I gotta do a lot more to catch up to Gary Sinise. [3:40](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=220) You the man. Thanks, Lieutenant Dan. [3:47](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=227) Holy crap. [3:53](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=233) When did they do that? How does it make you feel? [4:03](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=243) I'm in sh- I'm in shock. [4:12](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=252) I'm totally in shock. [4:21](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=261) Who d- who did that? Robin put, g- got all those people? [4:31](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=271) I, I'm in shock. You have impacted a lot of lives. [4:36](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=276) And they all just wanted to say that they're grateful for you. [4:39](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=279) And that makes me feel really good. [4:49](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=289) Thank you. [4:55](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=295) I, I didn't, I didn't see that coming. [5:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=302) I... Hey, are you video taping? Yeah. Oh, my God. [5:07](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/2uxdToMcTyuG/en/gary-sinise-reacts-to-surprise-tribute-for-his-service?t=307) Thank you, everybody.