CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Community members and Medal of Honor recipients attended the 2025 Patriot Award Gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center Saturday.
The black-tie event–hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center–honors individuals who embody patriotism, leadership, service, and sacrifice.
The gala was emceed by Gary Sinise, an actor famously known for his signature role in Forrest Gump.
We spoke with Sinise ahead of the gala. He shared what it means to honor America’s heroes and why supporting veterans has become such a personal mission for him…