Actor Gary Sinise, known for his role as Lieutenant Dan in the film Forrest Gump, played a concert last night with his Lt. Dan Band to raise money for a North Carolina soldier who lost both legs and one arm while serving in Afghanistan. Corporal J.B. Kerns will get a custom home from Sinise's foundation which has helped build several technological smart homes to meet the needs of wounded veterans.
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