To celebrate the stars and stripes this Flag Day, Hotel del Coronado will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band for a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll concert, beach barbecue and paratrooper air show on June 14.<\/p>\n
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation to support servicemembers, veterans, first responders, and their families.<\/p>\n
More than a thousand guests are expected to join the festivities, while the 12-member Lt. Dan Band play hit cover songs from popular artists such as Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Stevie Wonder, and Zac Brown.<\/p>\n
A talented musician, Sinise is an actor best known for his movie roles in \u201cApollo 13,\u201d \u201cForrest Gump\u201d \u2014 where he played a character called \u201cLt. Dan\u201d \u2014 and \u201cThe Green Mile\u201d among others, along with a reoccurring TV role on \u201cCSI: NY.\u201d<\/p>\n His foundation\u2019s programs are designed to help wounded servicemembers acclimate to new challenges, build a community for those in recovery, provide meals to those traveling (often before deployments), boost morale among military members, recount stories of service to inspire and educate others, provide financial support for first responders, bring free entertainment to veterans, host festivals at military hospitals, and more.<\/p>\n Juan Dominguez, a triple amputee injured in Afghanistan while serving in the Marine Corps, is now an ambassador of the Gary Sinise Foundation.<\/p>\n The foundation was able to construct a specially adapted home for Dominguez in Temecula, where he chose to live, and organized a fundraising concert there in his honor.<\/p>\n \u201cObviously Dominguez has some special challenges going forward and we were privileged to provide a special home for him,\u201d Sinise said.<\/p>\n Candidates applying for foundation support are selected based on the severity of their injuries, their family and current living situation, and level of community support.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been coming to the Hotel Del for many years and bringing my family down from the Los Angeles area since they were kids,\u201d Sinise said. \u201cAt the Hotel Del, I can sit on the balcony and watch the jets, helicopters and military training that goes on right off the beach.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite Sinise\u2019s many personal visits, the concert will be the Lt. Dan Band\u2019s first appearance at \u201cThe Del.\u201d The stage will be set up to face the ocean and wounded veterans will be situated in the front row of the Flag Day concert.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to have Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for our guests and even more excited to be able to give back to the foundation,\u201d said Andre Zotoff, The Del\u2019s general manager. \u201cWith our close-knit Coronado community so deeply rooted in the armed forces, we couldn\u2019t have a better celebration to kick off summer.\u201d<\/p>\n The hotel\u2019s north beach area will open at 11 a.m., food will be served beginning at noon, a disc jockey will play music until the concert begins at 5 p.m., and paratroopers will close out the concert with a sunset jump at approximately 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Food stations will be on hand during the event offering burgers, barbecue and seafood options, as well as gourmet sides and children\u2019s selections. A full bar including special Flag Day cocktails will also be available. Beach chair rentals can be reserved for $10.<\/p>\n Concert tickets are $75, or $35 for military members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0hoteldel.com\/events\/flagday<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Hotel](\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Hotel-del-Coronado_Exterior-1webtop.jpg\")
<\/a>\u201cPerforming for men and women who serve our country is great no matter where it is,\u201d Sinise said. \u201cBut when we do go to military communities like San Diego and Coronado, there\u2019s so much military around there, you do feel a great sense of support and gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>