Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band will perform live on Waikīkī Beach as part of the 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration! Residents and visitors will be treated to a dynamic and free ‘Honor. Gratitude. Rock & Roll’ performance on Monday, December 5, 2016. Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will open that evening’s memorable film, From Here to Eternity, honoring the U.S. Army as part of the 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration’s Movies on the Beach series.
The performance on Waikīkī Beach (Diamond Head end of Kalākaua Avenue) is free to the public. The program and festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with live entertainment, food and beverage concessions, and much more. From Here to Eternity will start at approximately 7:45 p.m. Public designated seating areas are limited and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. The public is encouraged to visit www.PearlHarbor75thAnniversary.com for updated event information and times.
The Invincible Spirit Festivals were created as a way to say “Thank You” to the brave men and women who protect freedom, those who care for them, and the friends and families who love them. Without them, we would not be standing here today.
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Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will arrive in Honolulu on the exclusive American Airlines 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration Flight from Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, December 3rd. American Airlines will be sponsoring the flight which will also include 120 Pearl Harbor survivors and World War II veterans and companions. The exclusive charter flight is purposed for all VIP passengers so they may attend the 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration which takes place through December 11th on the island of O‘ahu.
Sinise will also make an appearance at the ‘For Love of Country – Pass It On’ opening gala, at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor on Saturday, December 3rd.
The Lt. Dan Band is a Gary Sinise Foundation program, named after the actor’s unforgettable performance of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film, Forrest Gump. After portraying a disabled Vietnam veteran, Sinise formed an enduring connection with service members throughout the military communities. He has stood as an advocate of America’s heroes by honoring defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. The Gary Sinise Foundation was formed in 2011 to expand on his individual efforts. Whether building specially adapted smart homes for wounded, providing funds for resources to first responders, or boosting morale on military bases at home and abroad, the Foundation supports our defenders through unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities.
Themed, “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” the Lt. Dan Band’s free live performance and all of the historic Movies on the Beach series are supported by the Gary Sinise Foundation, the 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration Committee and its sponsors. As part of the 11 days of unprecedented events and ceremonies, the events will pay tribute to those who lost their lives, the survivors who endured hardship and pain, and to the thousands who fought in WWII. The last of the survivors who experienced that emotional awakening will be on O‘ahu for the 75th Commemoration.
Centered around December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the 75th Commemoration will focus the world’s attention on Hawai‘i and provide a unique opportunity for visitors to experience events and memorials dedicated to USS Utah, USS Oklahoma, and the USS Arizona. A reception to honor Japanese American Veterans; Remember Pearl Harbor documentary premiere; ‘December 7th Remembered’ Gala Tribute; Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade; keynote speakers; live musical performances; five nights of Movies on Waikīkī Beach; and a world-class live concert are also planned.
The 75th Pearl Harbor Commemoration welcomes Hawai‘i residents, visitors from across the country and around the world. Whether you’re visiting Hawai‘i during December or anytime throughout this anniversary year, learn more about the attack on Pearl Harbor and O‘ahu, shop online for official memorabilia, and support our historic parks in any way you can.
For more information about the 75th Commemoration, its full schedule and other details, visit www.pearlharbor75thanniversary.com, email info@nullpearlharbor75thanniversary.com or call the toll free hotline at (877) 589-8898 or (808) 589-5592. You can also follow the festivities on social media, #pearlharbor75 and on Facebook.
