On September 8, 2024, NPDF Executive Director Joe Occhipinti and Delegate Michael Becker had the privilege of meeting Actor Gary Sinise at West Point. Also present was Sol Moglen who created the “ The Brooklyn 9/11 Wall of Remembrance “ located at Maimonides Park, Coney Island, New York.
Actor Gary Sinise is best known for being an American actor, director, producer and musician won him a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, Tony Award and four Screen Actors Guild awards. He is best known for his role in “Forrest Gump”, CSI:NY, Apollo 13, among others.
The “Gary Sinise Foundation” has supported a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans, first responders and their families.
In recognition of Gary Sinise’s lifelong accomplishments and volunteerism and support of the military and first responders, he was asked to be one of the distinguished honorees at the “2025 NPDF Awards Dinner”.