Sinise Does What He Can For American Troops

CSI: New York‘s leading man Gary Sinise (Mac Taylor) makes time in his schedule to entertain the men and women of the United States armed forces.

As CSI Files previously reported, Sinise and his Lt Dan Band performed for service members at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona this weekend as part of a USO (United Service Organizations) tour. “I love my country and I know we are in dangerous times and it doesn’t look like these times are going to get any less dangerous as the years go on,” Sinise said during a news conference. “What would we do without defenders? They are the ones who sign up… to fight America’s wars. I just want to do what I can to keep them strong, keep their families strong and help them through some tough times.”

“It is a good feeling to know you can help some folks out and play a little music for ’em and make ’em feel better,” the actor continued. “I think it helps them to know they are appreciated. The USO does great stuff. It’s all over the world and I’ve been able to travel to places most people never get to go and see. I’ve met extraordinary people on this journey I’ve been on to support the troops.” He added, “I love when they are smiling and are having a good time. That is my purpose. The mission here for us is to keep their spirits up.”

Sinise stays busy as a full time cast member on New York, but he still finds the time to give back to the men and women in the military. “I just try to fit in as much as I can, and I know that people are in need of entertainment and support,” he said. “Our military is stretched, and they are working hard and suffering in so many ways. If I can fit that stuff in between my television schedule and the family life, then I’m going to do it.”