FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band performed for hundreds of people at Franklin Parks' "Family Day" event Saturday.

The Gary Sinise Foundation gives back to veterans, first responders, and their families throughout the country and the world.

“I make my living as an actor, and I play music for free, and for the foundation, and for the mission of the foundation, which is to serve and honor the needs of our defenders, our veterans, our first responders... This is something that I do just out of passionate commitment to try to serve and to try to give back and raise some spirits and give everybody a good time,” Sinise told News 2.

One of the nonprofit's methods of service is building mortgage-free homes with smart technology and specialized feat

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