'Thanks Lieutenant Dan!': A listers including former costar Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Jay Leno line up to pay tribute to Forrest Gump star Gary Sinise for helping veterans as the iconic movie turns 25 this year

Gary Sinise was overcome with emotion as actors and veterans recorded a heartwarming video thanking him for his charitable work over the years

Tom Hanks, Robert DeNiro and Jay Leno were among a host of stars who sent him goodwill messages as well as beneficiaries of the Gary Sinise Foundation

Four Star General (RET) Robin Rand, CEO of the Gary Sinise Foundation, decided to surprise Sinise with the video to inspire others to give back

The video coincides with the release of Sinise's book and the 25th anniversary of Forrest Gump where he starred as Lieutenant Dan across from Tom Hanks
[li] Sinise set up the Foundation in 2011 which generates $30 million annually

Its programs include building homes and sending families to Disneyland

By Leah Mcdonald For Dailymail.com
Published: 11:25 EST, 14 February 2019 | Updated: 15:05 EST, 14 February 2019

A host of stars recorded touching tributes to actor Gary Sinise for dedicating his career to helping veterans and their families in a heartwarming video.

The Forrest Gump star set up the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2011, which raises more than $30 million annually for programs including building specially adapted homes for disabled and injured army veterans and trips for army families.

Now, 25 years since he played wounded veteran Lieutenant Dan in the iconic movie, Sinise's colleagues, fellow actors and veterans who benefited from his work over the years participated in a surprise video tribute for him.

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