[VIDEO] Gary Sinise Silences Grammy Awards With This Brief ‘Shout Out’

Rebecca Diserio

Actor Gary Sinise is one of the few conservatives in a sea of Hollywood liberals, but that did not stop him from speaking his mind when he took the stage at the Grammy’s last night to announce “Best Country Album.” Sinise went off script to give a “shout out” to a few people who truly deserved some recognition. The response was less than enthusiastic from the crowd, but Americans at home were cheering.

Gary Sinise established his charity called the Gary Sinise Foundation years ago after his “Lt. Dan” character made such an impact on veterans across the country. Sinise’s foundation’s mission is:

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

At the Grammy’s, Sinise took the opportunity to remind the huge audience that it is simple to say thank-you to our veterans. Not only is it simple, but it is the right thing to do.

“Good evening. I would just like to take one sec, one brief second, to send a special thank you and shoutout to the men and women serving our country around the world who are in harm’s way,” Sinise said. “Thank you very much.” [via Western Journalism]

The reaction was no standing ovation. But never fear, those at home watching did not miss what Sinise was doing, even the Defense Department sent this response:

Thank you to @GarySinise for acknowledging deployed service members at the #Grammys #RealHeroes

— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) February 16, 2016

@GarySinise You are always such an advocate for our troops Gary! Thanks brother! #GRAMMYs

— Brian Patrick Walsh (@SgtWalshB) February 16, 2016

@GarySinise Thanks Mr. Sinise for mentioning the troops at the Grammy. You are patriotic and the epitome of what is great in this nation

— AlexandreDiLolli (@alexdilolli) February 16, 2016

The lackluster reaction from the crowd at the Grammy’s shows how out of touch many celebrities are about how Americans love their veterans. While there was no standing ovation for the troops by the Grammy audience, thousands of regular Americans were on their feet clapping at home, showing their appreciation.

It reminds us that very few within the sick Hollywood culture know what is important. Gary Sinise puts so many of today’s narcissistic Hollywood types to shame. We thank Mr. Sinise for all his work on behalf of our veterans, and his courage to take a moment to ruffle the feathers of the Hollywood liberal crowd.