@matt_vanswol After surviving Katrina and saw first hand how the red cross worked. They gave families one small meal a day, do not help rebuild anything and throw away all donations, including food. All they want is money! I'll never donate or trust them again.
@JordanBrace8 Hang in there, Kiddo, you'll get it. When my youngest was learning to drive, we lost a side mirror and piece of the back bumper. She earned that car and still has it with plans to have it repaired herself.
@renatta Good afternoon, Renatta. They can't have you, now or ever! You're an inspiration to us all and we're blessed to have you on X. Keep being you! Stay safe and be blessed.
Quick question—how is it possible that @GarySinise has not been awarded The Medal of Freedom?
According to the internet, The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, bestowed by decision of the President. Appropriate candidates for this award include those who have made an especially meritorious contribution to (1) the security or national interests of the United States, (2) world peace, or (3) cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."
Based on that definition, I hereby nominate Gary Sinise for this great honor and invite all of you who agree to second my nomination below. Hopefully, the President will take note. Because honestly, who has done more to serve our nation’s veterans and first responders than Gary Sinise?
Since its inception, The Gary Sinise Foundation has served our military and first responders like no other organization. To date, they have served over a million meals and donated 94 “smart homes” to severely wounded veterans and their families. They have also modified and retrofitted hundreds of preexisting homes, donated hundreds of specially adapted vehicles and mobility devices, and supported countless Gold Star families in a variety of ways. Gary has spent thousands of hours visiting hundreds of military bases all over the world, and his Lt. Dan Band—which he pays for out of his own pocket—has entertained our troops on nearly 600 occasions.
But beyond all that, Gary’s determination and humility have become the benchmark for any public figure trying to elevate a righteous cause. Over the years, his efforts have inspired me to use my own influence (such as it is) to reinvigorate the skilled trades and help close America’s skills gap. But whenever I start feeling satisfied with the progress we’ve made, I look at Gary’s efforts and realize I could be doing so much more.
Last month, shortly after the fires raged through Los Angeles, Gary flew to Santa Monica to share his son’s music on my podcast. Mac Sinise was a very talented composer who lost his fight with a rare form of cancer early last year. Now, Gary is on a mission to make sure people know just how large a talent his son possessed by sharing his music far and wide. However, on that particular morning, long before we met at my studio, Gary was on the beach in Malibu feeding hundreds of tired and hungry first responders. He and his merry band of volunteers had risen with the sun to care for hundreds of first responders who were still working round the clock. Then, after our podcast, Gary rushed off to play another benefit with The Lt. Dan Band.
What kind of person does that, day after day, month after month, for over two decades?
If you listen to our conversation, https://t.co/nKOzBHZsUT, you’ll understand why Gary is so eager to share his son’s music. It really is superb and currently available on two pieces of collectible vinyl. Sure, you can also listen to “Resurrection & Revival” on Apple or Spotify, but record players are making a comeback, vinyl is cool again, and these albums are a beautiful tribute. Most importantly—100% of the album sales benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation, per Mac’s final wishes. You can get your copy here https://t.co/YsoNfOssIT, or you can hop over to eBay and bid on mine! https://t.co/8VU9oQ2Cz5
After our podcast, Gary signed two of Mac’s albums for me. As you can see, I’ve added my own signature below his (which I hope will not diminish the value of these keepsakes). Again, all proceeds will be donated by mikeroweWORKS to The Gary Sinise Foundation, so please, feel free to bid wildly and irresponsibly. And yes, Mr. President, that goes for you too!
If I may be so bold, I personally recommend you listen to “The Rise” when you have a moment. https://t.co/jKK8lcykNO’s a terrific composition and a perfect way for a busy president to start his day. Or, better still, a fine soundtrack to accompany the award ceremony, where you present Gary Sinise with The Medal of Freedom.
Honestly, no one deserves it more.
Thanks!
PS. Once again, here's the link to eBay. https://t.co/8VU9oQ2Cz5
Auction ends Thursday night.
Bid high, and crank it up to 11!
Proxy voting is NOT “America First” or “Family First.” It is an entitlement that adds a fiscal impact in the required technology, adds a security risk and a burden on taxpayers.
Members of congress have FREE daycare AND they can ALL afford a nanny- something the majority of working American families will NEVER afford.
I question the persons that told her this was a good idea!
As a wife and mother I totally agree! This does nothing for our country and since we "TAXPAYER MOTHER'S" must go into our jobs everyday, so can those in government. Time for the American people to really start demanding changes!
Let's implement an hourly wage for Congress. If they are not working, they do not get paid. This unlimited vaction and time off is crap. If they only got paid for time worked, you would see how fast they would have their butts in DC.
If I worked as infrequently as Congress does, I’d be unemployed.
If I traded stocks with the unprecedented level of success as Congress does, I’d be in jail.