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THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATIONTHE TENTH ANNUAL INVINCIBLE SPIRIT FESTIVAL
By Bob Morey
On Saturday, February 4th, under a server clear azure blue sky, The Gary Sinise Foundation held the Tenth Annual Invincible Spirit Festival the Balboa Naval Hospital. Gary Sinise, joined by Chef Robert Irvine (who provided all the food and catering staff), held the event to celebrate the hard work of the staff of the hospital and to show their support for our wounded warriors, veterans, and their families.
Throughout the day, there was the annual classic car show, and activities for the children including rock claiming wall, a bounce house, and face painting. The adults weren’t left out of the fun as two tables full lined up for a hamburger-eating competition. The event was capped off by a concert with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
The Gary Sinise Foundation opened a San Diego Chapter last year, their 2nd in the nation. The San Diego Chapter is headed up by Master Chief Petty Officer Chris Thorne, USN(ret), who, along with a very competent staff, with expand The Gary Sinise Foundation’s mission of supporting our wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders.
Throughout the day, there was the annual classic car show, and activities for the children including a rock claiming wall, a bounce house, and face painting. The adults weren’t left out of the fun as two tables full lined up for a hamburger-eating competition. The event was capped off by a concert with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
As we were rushing to get this out just before going to print, we didn’t have time to include our interviews with Mr. Sinise, Chef Irvine, and Mr. Thorne. We will however present it to you in full next month.
The Gary Sinise Foundation opened a San Diego Chapter last year, their 2nd in the nation. The San Diego Chapter is headed up by Master Chief Petty Officer Chris Thorne, USN(ret), who, along with a very competent staff, with expand The Gary Sinise Foundation’s mission of supporting our wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders.
As we were rushing to get this out just before going to print, we didn’t have time to include our interviews with Mr. Sinise, Chef Irvine, and Mr. Thorne. We will however present it to you in full next month.
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