Forrest Gump actor Gary Sinise gave a heartwarming surprise to some 1,000 children of fallen soldiers.
The 64 year old took all the kids for a trip to Disney World under his – Gary Sinise Foundation, as part of the ‘annual holidays’ for family members of martyrs, that the foundation runs.
1,750 relatives of military heroes were give the chance to fly to Orlando, to take part in the foundation-sponsored trip.
Here’s what the actor said of it on his Twitter handle:
“Today begins our GSF Snowball Express #14. Over 1000 Gold Star Children travel with surviving parent or guardian, over 1,750 in all, via our travel partner @AmericanAir to Disney World as part of our @GarySiniseFound Snowball Express program.”
He further added:
“This charter left Los Angeles this morning with 91 kids, 176 in all, and I got to take these photos with them before they left. I’ll join up in a few days. Have fun kids! We love you!”
Here are some of the heartwarming pictures of the beautiful initiative:
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Today begins our GSF Snowball Express #14. Over 1000 Gold Star Children travel with surviving parent or guardian, over 1,750 in all, via our travel partner @AmericanAir to Disney World as part of our @GarySiniseFound Snowball Express program. pic.twitter.com/lvDfMhXXcR
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) 7 December 2019
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This charter left Los Angeles this morning with 91 kids, 176 in all, and I got to take these photos with them before they left. I’ll join up in a few days. Have fun kids! We love you! pic.twitter.com/jPRuZ0iuIp
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) 7 December 2019
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Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express families were celebrated this morning at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL whose cast members put on quite a show with fireworks, snow, and more as families paraded down Main Street U.S.A. to the Magic Castle. #GSFSBE #SnowballExpress pic.twitter.com/wLwZM1I6UX
— GarySiniseFoundation (@GarySiniseFound) December 10, 2019
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Last night at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express families visited Disney's Animal Kingdom, where they took a prehistoric trip to DinoLand U.S.A. Today, they're visiting the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. #GSFSBE #SnowballExpress pic.twitter.com/v7ymyPUx1v
— GarySiniseFoundation (@GarySiniseFound) December 9, 2019
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Around the nation today, families of fallen service members are departing for Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, as part of Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express. Ferried by @AmericanAir, the 5-day trip pays tribute to their sacrifices. #SBEGSF #SnowballExpress pic.twitter.com/l2kM8guytF
— GarySiniseFoundation (@GarySiniseFound) December 7, 2019
Lovely, innit?