Past Hero's Wishes
Hello everyone! My name is Larry and I recently returned from a 12-month deployment overseas. I am a husband and the father of two wonderful children. My wife has held my family together while working a full-time job over the past year. I would love to surprise my family with 4-day park hopper tickets to Disney World. Can you help me show my gratitude to my wife and kids for their amazing support by taking them on a post-deployment Disney vacation? I am requesting 4 tickets so that I may surprise my wife and our 2 children with a trip. Like many deployed service members I have missed birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries this year and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to reconnect with my family through this vacation. Thank you for your help in making my family and other service member's dreams come true!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Sierra donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- John donated $25.00
- Alena donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Diego donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thanks a million Vettix! My family had a BLAST! We wanted to send a special thank you to all of the donors and the amazing staff at Vettix. None of this would have been possible without you. We truly appreciate everything!
- Larry
My name is SSG Jason Gordon, I have been away from my family for almost 12 months now. This is my third deployment and the first that I have had children to leave behind. It has been tough on them and I would like to take them somewhere special this summer to help the transition with me being home. I think being able to take my family to Disney in Orlando, Florida would be a great family environment to get to know my kids again. My son is 4 and my daughter is 5 and they don't really understand why I am gone. I wish for this experience to spend with my family.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2004 - 2019
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Amy in Honor of VETTIX 10 Years HOOAH donated $100.00
- Eric donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Desiree in Honor of Queena Maggiora donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to thank everyone who donated to make my wish come true. The Hero's Wish program is a great program for soldiers and their families. I am so thankful for being able to take my wife and kids to Disney World. It really is a dream come true. My kids are so excited and everyday is a day I get to see them happy. I am very blessed and I have Vet Tix Hero's Wish program to thank for that. Me and my my family want to thank Stephen, Amy, Eric, and Desiree for donating so I can share this wonderful memory with my wife and kids thank you very much.
- Jason
My name is TSgt. John Warchol. I've just returned from my fourth deployment from Iraq. I'm Active Duty Air Force and I've been enlisted for 8 years. My son is three years old and I've already missed two of his birthdays and already tasked to miss another one this year. Deployments have been hard on my family. I've been deployed for my wife's pregnancy, birth, and 9 months after he was born. It's something I'm trying to work with him now for him to understand why daddy has to leave sometimes to protect his country. It's difficult and I'm looking to see if there is a kind soul that would help send me, my wife, and my son to Disney World for any amount of time. We would be forever grateful by your generosity. Thanks for your time!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Leah donated $10.00
- Eutimio donated $30.00
- Phyllia donated $50.00
- David donated $20.00
- Katy donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Peter in Honor of Roz Schulte donated $50.00
- Paula donated $10.00
- Christopher donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Robert donated $50.00
- Jasen donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Dear Vettix and Donors, Thank you for making this vacation possible and providing us with an amazing gift! I cannot thank you enough. During this trip, I was able to celebrate not only my homecoming but my son's 4th birthday as well. We went to all of the parks and met all of the Disney Character's including my son's favorite, Goofy. We all had a fantastic time and a much needed vacation and it all wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for your generosity. Thanks for your continued support to Service Members, Veterans, and Retirees. I will continue to support this fantastic organization throughout my continued years of service in the Air Force.
- John
My name is SSG Tanner Kuth. I would love to attend the Louder than life music festival in September 28-30 with my fiance and my kids. We would be driving up from Georgia and camping for the event. I was injured in an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2009 breaking my neck, back, butt, and both feet and legs. Ultimately I lost my left leg below the knee and went 70% blind in my right eye.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2011
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Ford donated $25.00
- Tyler in Honor of Anonymous SSG just trying to give back donated $50.00
- Paul donated $100.00
- Kathryne donated $10.00
- Lupe donated $20.00
- Amanda in Honor of SPC Nichole Frye-KIA Baqubah, Iraq 2004 donated $20.00
- Ryan donated $5.00
- Michael donated $20.00
- Justin donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Andrea donated $50.00
- Victor donated $10.00
- ALVIN donated $10.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $1,405.00
- Debe donated $20.00
- LeAnn in Honor of Brave Heroes donated $30.00
- Ciro donated $25.00
- luke donated $25.00
- Phillip donated $10.00
- Mila in Honor of SSG Travis Strong donated $50.00
- William donated $10.00
- Jeffrey donated $25.00
- Brenton donated $10.00
- Richard donated $100.00
- Rene donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Emilio donated $10.00
- Kristopher in Honor of Kuth donated $22.70
- Anthony donated $50.00
- Hayward donated $50.00
- Alisha donated $44.30
- Alisa donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Laurie donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $370.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just want to let you all know how awesome it was to be able to attend the louder than life festival and see two of my favorite bands perform live (Satind and Guns n Roses). It was such an amazing time and I will never forget it. Thank you to everyone who made my wish come true!
- Tanner
My name is MSgt Cresencio Ocampo and I am currently deployed, I have served in the military for the past 20 years. Throughout this adventure my beautiful wife of 19 years has been by my side and we have welcomed our 4 daughters into the world (Family of 6). All they've known has been our military lifestyle; moving every 3 years, making new friends, adjusting to a new school, and depending on each other as we are often are away from family. Our daughters have been through multiple deployments and combined they have attended over 15 different schools. They have supported my decision to serve even if that meant missing birthdays, Christmas', countless school events and holidays. There is no way to turn back back time, but I would love to show my appreciation to them for their sacrifices throughout my career by taking them to Universal Studios Orlando. My beautiful wife has been mom, dad, doctor, teacher, friend, and super women throughout the past 19 years and has always put our kids needs before her own, I would love to honor and appreciate her and her sacrifices as well! Thank you!
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- robert donated $25.00
- Jim donated $25.00
- Peter donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Latrisha in Honor of MSgt Cresencio Ocampo (thank you) donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Edward donated $10.00
- Kathryn donated $25.00
- Frank donated $20.00
- Michael donated $25.00
- Michael donated $25.00
- Ralph donated $25.00
- Ruben donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank Vet Tix and all individuals who donated in making my family's visit to Universal Studios Orlando Florida possible. Through your donations you made this trip a memorable experience! Being able to enjoy family time and create memories is something we will forever remember; your generosity made a difference to my family and I, and for that we are grateful. Having seen the direct impact this program has and the fan base it has established proves that when people come together granting wishes can be achieved. I would like to thank you on behalf of my entire family and I look forward in making others wishes come true as well! Once again I would like to thank each and every one of you for this opportunity! Cresencio Ocampo
- Cresencio
Hello, My name is Staff Sergeant Dominic Bender, Retired. My MOS, 19 Delta (Cavalry Scout) During my last deployment our troop was tasked with disrupting insurgent operations in (RC-E)(Regional Command East). My platoon was operating in Ghazni's Aandar district when we ran into a complex ambush. I was in the turret gunning the MK-19 & 240B that day. My Truck was hit with no less then 3 RPG's and a bunch of small arms fire throughout the duration of the engagement. I ended up taking shrapnel to my head and neck and at one point was knocked unconscious. We ended the fight and made it back to our JCOP (Joint Combat Outpost). From there I was Medevaced to a few different field hospitals and eventually flown stateside where I spent 7 months at WRAMC (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) healing. Due to the injuries I sustained I could no longer be in combat arms. I then went on to a WTU (Warrior Transition Unit) and was retired after 14 years in. I miss the uniform but I love being home to watch my 3 children grow up. I have a boy that is 12, a daughter that is 16 and another son that is 18 and they are all HUGE Bears fans, as we are from Chicago. My ultimate Hero's Wish is a Bears/Packers game with my kiddos this Sept. 5th. Its crazy expensive to attend a Bears/Packers game in Chicago and that is why its my Wish! We thank you very much for any donations.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1999 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Susan donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Joyce donated $25.00
- Kristin in Honor of Tucker donated $5.00
- Wilmer donated $25.00
- Travis donated $50.00
- Theresa in Honor of Dean Michael Jeske donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Bruce donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- William donated $25.00
- Francis in Honor of Airman Edward Fitzgerald donated $250.00
- Mark donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Christina donated $20.00
- Vanessa donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Amy in Honor of SSG Bender donated $52.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
WOW! What an amazing game to be at. My family was so happy to see a Bears, Packers season opener. We thank all you Donors very much, also Vet Tix for making my Hero's Dream come true! This was a memory we will never forget.
- Dominic
Hi everyone! My name is MSgt Angel Palacios and I am currently deployed overseas. I am a firefighter in the Air Force Reserve as well as for the county in which I live. I was recently activated and deployed overseas for 9+ months. My wife Candice is a first grade teacher who works tirelessly to ensure that the needs of her students are met all the while caring for our two children, Brielle (9) and Brayden (11) and maintaining our household. My wife's parents have also shown true dedication and tremendous support for our family during this deployment by taking care of our kids before and after school while my wife is teaching. I would love to surprise my family with 4-day park hopper tickets to Disneyland when I return. Can you help me show my gratitude to my family for their amazing support by taking them on a post-deployment Disney vacation? I am requesting 6 tickets so that I may surprise my wife, her parents, and our 2 children with a trip to Disneyland when I return from deployment later this year. Like many deployed service members I have missed birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries this year and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to reconnect with my family through this vacation to "The Happiest Place on Earth"! Thank you for your help in making my families dreams come true!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Carlos donated $40.00
- Randy donated $60.00
- Wayne donated $10.00
- Catherine donated $20.00
- Azalea donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for sending us to Disneyland! We had a wonderful time reconnecting as a family. Thank you to the individual donors who gave to our project specifically and chose our wish to fulfill. We are so grateful! Thank you for your generosity! Our favorite part of the day was visiting the new Star Wars land and riding the Millenium Falcon ride together as a family. Thank you, VetTix!
- Angel
My name is GySgt Christopher Greene. I recently returned from my 7th deployment and want to be able to make my little girls dream a reality and take them to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. My daughters have been asking to go for several years now, but we have yet to make it due to either the cost or timing due to military deployments. We are requesting (4) 5-Day Disney Park Hopper tickets to help offset the cost of our vacation sometime this summer. This would mean the world to my wife and daughters and I would love to be able to give them the vacation they have been asking for and be able to make some great family memories together. Thank you and God bless!
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Richard donated $80.00
- John in Honor of Lois Coulson Davis donated $948.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so very much to John, Richard, and the Veterans Tickets Foundation general Hero's Wish Fund for making our wish come true. My family and I had such an amazing time at the Disney parks and were able to make some great memories that we will treasure forever!
- Christopher
My name is PO2 Ashley Montalvo. I am just getting home from my 3rd Deployment in the past 4 years. For my 31st birthday, the Red Sox are hosting the New York Yankees and nothing would mean more to me for my birthday than to attend the game with my girlfriend in the Green Monsta! To compound the fun/rivalry action, I am a HUGE Red Sox fan and my girlfriend is a Yankees fan, always a point of contention for us, but the love of baseball and each other always wins out in the end.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Julie donated $20.00
- Joseph donated $50.00
- Dawn donated $20.00
- Kenny donated $20.00
- Jennifer donated $50.00
- Andrew in Honor of Mike “Belanky†donated $1.00
- Danielle donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I cannot say thank you enough for making this dream come true! I was able to tour Fenway, including going down on the field and the Monster seats! Thank you!
- Ashley
Hello, my name is SGT Michael Barton! I JUST got home from a 9 month deployment in Afghanistan. I would LOVE to surprise my family with a trip to Disney World! My beautiful wife has given so much to help me and my career and did amazing while I was away. Our son is 7 and the perfect age to go to Disney and truly enjoy the magic. My son really struggled this deployment and he would absolutely love Disney World. None of us have ever been to Disney World and we actually didn't get to have a honeymoon because we had to immediately PCS and then I had to deploy. I hope to give my family a real vacation with lots of magic and wonder. I am so grateful to be home again with my family and I would love to give them this trip and make some once in a lifetime memories.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Kate in Honor of Ross Toles donated $5.00
- Glenn donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Robert donated $50.00
- Busch donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $30.00
- Jerri in Honor of Glenn Pangburn Sr donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you VET TIX and all the gracious donors for helping us take our very first family vacation! Disney world was truly magical! The time spent with my family was a priceless gift! We are so grateful to have gotten to make these life long memories. Our son had an absolute blast and to see his happiness made us so happy. We rode rides, we ate so much food, we walked hand in hand through the parks, we took pictures, we tried new things, and we loved it. We got to watch the magic kingdom fireworks show from 15 stories up and it was truly magical to have my family in my arms while we watched magic happen. I am so thankful to have gotten this time with my family. It was amazing. We discovered our son LOVES Star Wars and we were able to bond over my own love of Star Wars with him. Thank you to every single person who made this happen. We are so very very grateful to you. We needed this family time together. It was truly a time for us to connect and just enjoy each others company. It was a beautiful experience and from it we feel closer than ever.
- Michael
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