"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'..... This is the mission statement of the Gary Sinise Foundation, as stated in his book "Grateful American'
September 19, 2017 Ground Breaking
July 13, 2018 House Opening
Ground breaking ceremony. The Post Color Guard marches away after the singing of the national anthem by the Shelby High School melowettes.
The Ground Breaking.
Local photographers, newspaper and film crews covered the groundbreaking event.
Nick and Lauren interview with reporters.
Members of Shelby Post 326, Frank Newland (SAL), Jim Artz and Michael J. Metzger with member Nick, Lauren and Nathan.
The view from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.
Post 326 Color Guard members do honors for the new home. Jim McCormick, Edward Schumacher, Lee Stober, William Smith, Jim Artz, Robert Payne, Dick Sweet and Michael J. Metzger.
The Vogt family on their way to see their new home complete for the first time!
American flag is pulled back revealing the new smart home.
The first flag raising.
A young boy looks across to the school he will attend from his new home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ya3c3QL6E This link to youtube is from the Gary Sinise website. Official interview with Nick Vogt.
