Actor Gary Sinise couldn’t be there Wednesday when wounded veteran Travis Mills and his family moved into the new Manchester home built by Sinise’s foundation, but that didn’t stop Mills from thanking the actor on national television.
Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren was interviewing Sinise during her show “On the Record” when she took a call from Mills.
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“I got to take my daughter home today, sir,” Mills said, his voice breaking with emotion. “Thank you.”
“Welcome home buddy,” Sinise answered.
Mills, 27, a retired Army staff sergeant and one of only five quadruple amputees from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, was wounded by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2012.
The smart home, outfitted with technology designed to make Mills as independent as possible, was a gift from a foundation established by Sinise and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named in honor of a New York City firefighter who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mills and his wife, Kelsey Mills, and their 3-year-old daughter, Chloe, moved into their new home Wednesday after a dedication ceremony that included about 100 people who helped build the home.
Mills called Van Susteren Wednesday morning during a parade to the property that included an escort by a Kennebec County sheriff deputy and Patriot Guard motorcycle riders. Sinise talked about his foundation and the Mills’ home when Van Susteren took the call.
Sinise said it was a good feeling to be able to provide the homes for Mills and other wounded veterans.
“We are thrilled and happy we could do something for you,” Sinise said. “You’re an amazing guy and you have an amazing family.”
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