The Gage Ausmus Hockey Scholarship Endowment has been fully funded today.
I have put in a ton of effort over the past 7 years to be able to give back to the University that gave me everything. Thank you to everyone who helped get me here.
Forever and always, GO SIOUX
Today I am in Washington DC for the celebration tonight at the US Capitol televised on PBS and tomorrow on CBS for America 250. I have the privilege of narrating content for both events.
At the moment, I am sitting in my hotel room looking out the window watching our amazing fighter pilots rehearsing their flyover for tomorrow’s 4th of July celebration. I have been on military bases all over the world and seen these jets many times before but experiencing them practicing in the skies over our nation's capital in preparation for our 250th birthday is something quite unique, and special.
We live in a great country. It’s been wonderful to see how folks from around the world who have traveled here for the World Cup are enjoying so many of the things that we are so used to here. We have so much to be thankful for, not the least of which are the men and women who defend our country and protect our cities. Those whose service and sacrifice must not be taken for granted. Where would we all be if no one wanted to serve?
Over the course of our 250-year history, many sacrifices have been made. Thousands and thousands of our fellow Americans are buried in 26 military cemeteries in foreign lands with many more here at home. Each day at the Gary Sinise Foundation we work diligently to serve and honor these sacrifices by supporting those on active duty, those who have served, and the families that serve with them and have sacrificed alongside them.
I have met many over the years and they inspire me each day with their triumphant spirits. America is an evolving idea created by those who chose to fight for independence and freedom against a tyranny. We have inherited that idea, and while there certainly have been many extremely challenging moments in our history, there have been many triumphant ones to celebrate.
In this new video of a song called Triumphant, written by my son Mac Sinise and his pal Oliver Schnee, we include a few triumphant shining moments in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.
Please enjoy: https://t.co/8p24ILOaSu
Happy 250th Anniversary to the greatest country in the world. Lest we forget, without America’s Veterans, America simply wouldn’t exist. All gave some. Some, gave all. God Bless America.
Former running back Chris Johnson is calling for a revival of the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the progressive nervous system disease.
Read more: https://t.co/dnt5iW3EH6
🎥: @ChrisJohnson28
This is awesome: Chris Johnson's daughter has brought back the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and money.
"The support you’ve shown me over the last few days has meant more than I can put into words."
What a powerful message 🥹❤️
Fifteen years ago today, the @GarySiniseFound officially opened for business. One donor, a few staff members, a small two room office on the set of CSI NY, a website with a new logo and a few initial programs, and a lot of running around the country to build support. The goal and mission was simple: to serve the men and women who serve our country and the families who stand beside them.
It was my hope that our fellow citizens would come together in support of this objective and I can’t thank all of you enough. Because of your generosity, we've been able to build specially adapted smart homes, support our wounded heroes, strengthen first responder communities, serve families of the fallen, and remind so many Americans that they are never alone.
Every life we've touched has been made possible because of people like you. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who has believed in this mission, volunteered their time, shared our story, or made a gift to help us serve others.
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, I'm filled with gratitude for all we've accomplished together and hopeful for all that's still ahead. The need remains, and so does our commitment to those who sacrifice so much for our country.
Today, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the McBunch and Jansky families, every gift will be matched up to $650K, doubling your impact.
Thank you for standing with me over the last 15 years. I hope you'll join me as we continue this mission of service for many years to come.
Donate today at https://t.co/u7xo8O8mJd
Tonight's special segment on George Pelawa, Bemidji's hometown hero whose life was tragically cut short, leaving friends, family, and a community wondering
"What could have been?"
https://t.co/YvYPWZaDOl
Michael McCarron brought up today about doing it the "hard way" in his career. So many games in the minors. Took years for first rounder to find his identity/role in league. He didn't know if he'd be back after stint in NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program, "It would have been easy to quit."
Now a six-year, $20 million deal
I enjoyed talking to McCarron about his winding journey here. Our profile
https://t.co/gbvJ2FEt6L
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I miss him everyday! A dear friend and great teammate! My TV partner in the original debate show was epic times 🐐 🐐 🐐! I was blessed by his friendship for a lot of years @Super70sSports
I’d like to the NHL Player Safety for not suspending Jamie Benn.
There was a lot of attention on Benn in this series for his cheap plays, but man what a horrendous series for the #TexasHockey cap’n.
6 Games:
0 goals
0 assists
0 points
-7
#mnwild
Jamie Benn was fined $2,600 for cross-checking Ryan Hartman in the head.
I assume Hartman is getting a 10-game suspension for getting cross-checked in the head
Hank was SHOCKED when Ace said there was "no way" Benn didn't have some ill intentions on his collision with Boldy @HLundqvist@AnsonCarterLA 😳
"We're talking about Benn"
Foligno down the runway bleeding. He blocked Duchene's shot and Foligno's head must have hit the ice when Duchene fell on him. Duchene came back and punched him. They called a major because they saw the blood and didn't know why, then rescind it completely and not even call the minor despite Duchene coming back and punching him well after the play while he was bleeding. You cannot make this stuff up.
I hope the NHL holds Jamie Benn accountable for once… First a Slewfoot on Matt Boldy in Game 2 & now a blatant cross check to the back of Boldy’s head in Game 3. Should be in the press box in Game 4.
#TexasHockey#MNWild
Such a dirty player.