I’m grateful to again serve as an Honorary Grand Marshal on the
20th anniversary of this important event.
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It’s Gary Sinise here... I’m grateful to again serve as an
Honorary Grand Marshal on the 20th anniversary of this important
event. It’s Gary Sinise here... I’m grateful to again serve as an
Honorary Grand Marshal on the 20th anniversary of this important
event.

[American Veterans Center]
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Friend,



It’s Gary Sinise here.



You may know me from my roles in movies like Apollo 13and The Green
Mile or the CBS television series CSI: NY – but it was in 1994
playing the role of Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump that changed my life and
inspired my enduring connection to our defenders, veterans, and first
responders.



I've served as an Honorary Grand Marshal for the National Memorial Day
Parade in Washington, D.C. nearly every year since American Veterans
Center revived it in 2005.



NOW, I’M GRATEFUL TO AGAIN SERVE AS AN HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL ON THE
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS IMPORTANT EVENT.



This year will be a remembrance like no other, as we commemorate the
80th anniversary of victory in World War II and the 250th birthdays of
the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.



FRIEND, THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IS ENTIRELY FUNDED BY PRIVATE
CONTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING FROM GENEROUS AMERICANS LIKE YOU. WILL YOU
HELP CHIP IN TODAY TO HELP SUPPORT THE PARADE WITH A GIFT OF $25, $50,
$75, $150, OR MORE?
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SUPPORT THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
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[Gary Sinise]
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The National Memorial Day Parade costs a fraction of other major
public events to put on each year. In fact, _the entire parade_ costs
about as much as just THREE balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade or TWO floats in the Rose Bowl Parade!



_That means that every dollar that’s contributed by a generous
American like you makes a difference for this important event._



BUT I WANT TO REITERATE THAT AMERICAN VETERANS CENTER DOES NOT TAKE
ANY FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THIS EVENT. IT IS FUNDED _ENTIRELY_ BY PRIVATE
CITIZENS LIKE YOU WHO WANT TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH
FOR OUR COUNTRY.



Your support of the American Veterans Center not only helps the
Parade, but also supports great programs like:

* Record hundreds of oral histories of veterans from World War II to
Today before we lose these stories forever.

* Hold our National Youth Summit which allows young students a
chance to hear first-hand from veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

* Produce veteran focused T.V. documentaries and specials that
remind Americans the price of our freedom.

PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WITH A
GIFT OF $25, $50, $75, $150, $250, $500, OR MORE RIGHT NOW.
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If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to give back to those who
have given so much for our freedom, this is one of the best possible
ways you could do it.



_And for a special group of veterans, this might be one of the last
chances we get._



You see, with each year that goes by, we lose more and more of our
World War II veterans, and for the few we have remaining, traveling to
Washington, D.C., for the parade is difficult.



WWII veterans were a key part of the first parade when it was revived
in 2005, as they have been every year since for the last 20 years.



_But this may be the last year we have the opportunity to have these
brave men and women with us for the parade._



THAT'S WHY WE ARE MAKING A CONCERTED EFFORT TO ENSURE THESE VETERANS
ARE AT THIS YEAR'S NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE TO HONOR THEM ONE LAST
TIME.



So this year, as we mark the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and
Japan to end World War II – and the 250th anniversaries of the Army,
Navy, and Marine Corps – I encourage you to help us honor these
brave veterans while we still have them with us.

SUPPORT THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
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And no matter how much you can give to this important cause, I want to
ask something additional of you.



On Memorial Day – not just this momentous year of military
milestones, but every year – please join me in honoring those who
made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.



Come to the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Visit a
local veterans’ cemetery. Send a note to a family of the fallen. Or
simply take a quiet moment to think about the men and women who gave
their lives to defend OUR country.



_I believe that while we can never do enough to express our gratitude
to our defenders, veterans, and first responders, we can always do a
little more._



FRIEND, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF AMERICA’S HEROES, AND PLEASE
– IF YOU’RE ABLE, MAKE A GIFT TO FUND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY
PARADE RIGHT NOW DURING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY.
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Sincerely,



Gary Sinise

Honorary Grand Marshal

National Memorial Day Parade

[Gary Sinise with Veteran]
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SUPPORT THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
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Veterans Committee is to preserve and promote the legacy and
experiences of America's veterans and active duty service personnel
from World War II through today.



A non-profit educational organization, the AVC and WWIIVC are funded
solely through generous contributions from people like you. All
contributions are tax-deductible.



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