Past Hero's Wishes
My name is Cpl. Joshua McCart. While on my 2nd deployment with the 82nd Airborne (1/325) the truck I was in was hit by an IED( Feb.2007). This blast resulted in loss of hearing, multiple shrapnel wounds and the loss of my right hand. Like most people experiencing severe combat wounds I have been through many surgeries and even more mental and emotional struggles. I have been married for 12 years this year and have a 17 year old and 7 year old son. We would like to go to Universal Studios this October because it is a place that has something for every age. My 17 year old graduated this month and will start college soon. I would also like to take my mother in law who has been by our side every step of our journey. She has traveled when needed and watched the kids and dogs for every surgery or issue we have had during my recovery. Not to mention she has been an invaluable support for my wife so that my wife could in turn be supportive to me.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2005 - 2010
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Michael donated $20.00
- Idabelle donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Wayne donated $20.00
- Tina donated $20.00
- Tyler in Honor of Anonymous SSG just trying to give back donated $50.00
- Andrew donated $10.00
- Jason in Honor of Marine Corps League "Skip Wells" Detachm donated $40.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Christopher in Honor of Lisa Trubnikova donated $50.00
- Gene donated $20.00
- Burl donated $20.00
- Jennifer in Honor of Otto donated $20.00
- Jamie donated $20.00
- Jamie donated $20.00
- Eric donated $15.00
- Jandre donated $10.00
- Greg donated $25.00
- Sean donated $25.00
- ALVIN donated $10.00
- ALVIN donated $10.00
- Chad donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Tom donated $20.00
- Amber donated $25.00
- Garrett donated $20.00
- Brian donated $50.00
- JoAnna donated $20.00
- Alexander donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Dana donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you to those who contributed to make our trip happen. It was very special to have been able to take my mother in law who has been a huge support for us during all the surgeries and struggles. My mother passed away on July 4th of this year. It has been an extremely emotional and stressful time for myself and my family. That made this time to relax and enjoy each other even more special to us. We had fun with no worries about injuries or even the "real world." Since our tickets were provided my wife and I went to Halloween Horror nights for a date night and had a lot of fun! These memories will last a lifetime or two. Our boys, ages 7 and 18, will always remember this trip. One of the best moments was when we went to eat and got caught in a torrential downpour. Everyone was taking cover but we just decided to embrace it. We took off our shoes and hopped through the puddles(which were like little rivers and lakes) and laughed through the rain. Everyone was watching us and we were having such a great time! It took about 24 hours for the car to dry after we got in!! Once again thank you to all those who donated for your support! -Amber and Joshua McCart
- Joshua McCart
My name is MCPO George Arredondo and I am in the Navy Reserves and will be deploying to Afghanistan making this my 2nd tour plus the one in Iraq. As I am soon to start my third journey to the Middle East I would like to take my wife and two family members with me to enjoy a home game with the Arizona Cardinals before I depart, as the NFL season begins. I look forward to the football season which is my favorite past-time. I enjoy spending time with family and friends in any opportunity I can to watch a good football game with them. This year will be different since I will be missing most of the season due to my military workup training requirements, travel to my area of operations, and the challenges that may bring. By the time I return a whole new football season will be in play. As I begin to focus on my upcoming mission I would like this opportunity to see a home game with my wife and family. I don't know what the future holds but I'll embrace what comes with it.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $500.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to express a special THANK YOU to the two donors who offered up their tickets and making my hero wish come true to see the first Cardinals game of the season before I deploy to Afghanistan. My wife, sister and brother-in-law in addition to myself had a blast! Though the game results was not what we all wanted, but the experience with family and added bonus of being down on the field during pre-game was awesome. We know we could not have enjoyed this without our donors support and Vet Tix that makes these memorable events happen. These memories will be with me as I deploy with hopes and prayers making it back home safely to see my family and watch the start of the next season. Very Respectfully, George
- George
Hello, my name is Bryan Silveri and I am currently deployed over seas where I have been since the beginning of September and I am due back sometime in April. This is my 6th deployment in 13 years and this has also been the most stressful and difficult one. It has been hard on me, but it has also taken a toll on my family. My 7yr old daughter Lucy and my 5yr old son Jackson are now old enough to understand that I am gone and it will be long time. It's especially hard on my son be he is Autistic and constantly fixates/obsesses over me being gone, if I am safe, or when I will be back home. So he has been extremely repetitive lately. Aside from that, this has really been difficult for my wife, because she is managing our son alone, along with my very delightful and helpful daughter. I would like to take them to Disney World in hopes of making up for all the birthdays, holidays, dr. appts, therapy appts, and events I have missed out on. I think everyone will enjoy it and it will give my wife hope again that everything will be fine. It will also help with my son obsessing over seeing Mickey! I miss home and I miss my family and I need this to help transition us as a family again, because after all, we are all human. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Dominic donated $10.00
- Danny donated $25.00
- richard donated $500.00
- David donated $50.00
- Douglas donated $20.00
- Lupe donated $25.00
- John donated $25.00
- Tessie donated $25.00
- Jennifer donated $5.00
- Steven donated $415.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is Eric Perkins. I was a Specialist in the NY Army National Guard 2-108th Infantry. I enlisted in July 2001. After September 11th, I was called to active duty for two years to assist with homeland security. I then deployed to Afghanistan from 2007-2008 where I was a member of a six-man team that embedded with and trained the Afghan National Police. In July 2008 I suffered a head injury when a suicide bomber attacked my vehicle; for which I received a Purple Heart. I returned home to my wife and my 3 amazing children; Tyler 8, Owen 6, and Isabella 4. Isabella was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation when she was just a year old and subsequently had to have a neurosurgeon perform a decompression surgery. She has aspiration and reflux problems that require her not drink and receive her hydration by J-tube. Additionally she has sleep apnea which requires her to wear a bi-pap mask while sleeping. Providing the care she, and her brothers, need can be overwhelming at times but we have received the help of some amazing people along the way. All of the kids love Disney but Isabella absolutely loves Frozen. During one of her hospital stays (28 days) she insisted Frozen be played on a loop the entire time. I dream of seeing all of their delight in experiencing the Magic of Disney World. I simply cannot afford to make it happen on my own right now. I am thankful for the existence of this program for all those who it has already helped and I am now humbly wishful it can assist me in creating unforgettable memories for my entire family. I would like to request (5) 4-day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2010
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Sherry donated $100.00
- David donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Dale donated $25.00
- Joseph donated $100.00
- Karen donated $40.00
- Mark donated $25.00
- Rebecca donated $25.00
- Vance donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Miguel donated $40.00
- JOSE donated $25.00
- Alesha donated $20.00
- Wayne donated $20.00
- Yvonne donated $10.00
- Randal donated $25.00
- Mark donated $10.00
- Jeannie donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Charles donated $24.00
- Jerry donated $10.00
- Kimberly in Honor of Frank Toner LTJG USN Seabee KIA Afghanis donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I cannot thank all of you enough for fulfilling my wish and allowing me to spend an incredible time with my family at Disney World. I had a great time and especially enjoyed seeing the delight and amazement in my children's faces. Thank you Sherry, David, Barry, Dale, Joseph, Karen, Mark, Rebecca, Vance, John, Miguel, Jose, Alesha, Wayne, Yvonne, Randal, Mark, Jeannie, Paula, Charles, Jerry, Kimberly, Norman, the anonymous donors and those who have contributed to the Hero's Wish General Fund. Also thank you to the VetTix staff who make this all possible.
- Eric
Hi! My name is Sgt Joshua Horne. I lost my best friend in 2009, the day I was wounded. I later discovered infidelity within my first marriage which resulted in losing my family. Shortly thereafter, God led me to my current wife and, we were able to obtain sole custody of my kids which allowed us to be a blended family. We haven't had a honeymoon or anything and I'd really love to share in a family vacation. My world is complete, especially with the arrival of our now 18 month old daughter. We have 5 kids; 9,8,8,6 and 18 months. We have all girls and one boy. My wish is to be able to all go on a vacation and spend some much needed quality family time. I'd love to be able to take them to Legoland when I return around Sept 2017.
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- erika donated $100.00
- Michael donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $140.00
- Michael donated $100.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is MSgt John de la Cruz and an active duty firefighter in the USAF. I have been in the military for 17 years and am currently on my 8th deployment and will be returning in August. I would like to take my family to Disney World when I get back. As my kids, 4 and 8, are a little older, this deployment has been particularly hard on them and I wanted to surprise them with a trip when I return. My wife is also currently finishing nursing school and will graduate in August and I hope to be back to celebrate her accomplishment and take her to Disney World. She was following me for my entire career and put her career on hold and has finally found the opportunity to follow her dreams. Our military spouses and kids are remarkable and I would love to be able to show them how much I appreciate everything they do for me.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Mark donated $25.00
- LTC Grant donated $20.00
- Carl in Honor of Petty Officer 1/C James A. Jordan donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is SSgt Charles Kenney. I am active duty Air Force deployed from the 6th Security Forces Squadron. My family and I have been stationed at MacDill AFB for five years and there has not been a chance to relax and cherish what we have and reward my wife for holding the family together like she always does. Our oldest son was attacked by a dog requiring extensive facial surgeries, our youngest son required two surgical procedures while he was an infant and had failure to thrive, my wife required two medical surgeries, and I required back surgery in 2016 due to a military training exercise injury. I was not sure if I would ever return to active duty. It seems like the last five years has been one crisis after another. As grateful as we are for our positive experiences at MacDill AFB we are ready for me to return from this deployment, take one final family vacation, and head to the next chapter in our lives. Our youngest sons have never had the magical experience of Disney World and I would love to reward the entire family for standing by my side throughout my military service and always supporting me even when times were extremely stressful. I would like to take my family to Disney World when for a family reintegration vacation. Although Disney World will not make up for the lost time with their Dad, I would like to create new unforgettable memories with my kids that will last a lifetime and bring all five of us closer together and reunite as a family!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- LTC Grant donated $50.00
- Mike donated $5.00
- LTC Grant donated $15.00
- Cody donated $10.00
- Cody donated $10.00
- Harold donated $25.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is SGT Michael Fuller and I am currently deployed. My wife recently told me that my son has been saving money to take me to Disney World when I get home from this deployment. I have served for about 9 years now and this is my 3 deployment. This is my 1st deployment as a married man and father of 2 kids. My son is 5 and my daughter is 2. I missed their birthdays and every holiday this deployment and I would love to make it up to them. We are asking for the Military Salute Park Hopper tickets for 5 days. My wife tells me my daughter loves Disney princesses and my son wants to ride the roller coasters with me. Please help me make their dream come true.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Michael donated $20.00
- LTC Grant donated $20.00
- Dave donated $100.00
- eric donated $10.00
- LTC Grant donated $15.00
- Violet donated $50.00
- Thomas donated $10.00
- LTC Grant donated $210.00
- Donald donated $10.00
- LTC Grant donated $25.00
- Eric donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you for the opportunity to be spend time with my family and see how much my children have grown. We were able to visit my daughter's favorite princess and I rode the roller coasters with my son. Truly appreciate you guys and all who donated. THANK YOU!
- Michael
My name is SFC Joshua Sesters. I am a wounded warrior and disabled Vet, that served in the Army for 14 plus years. I was wounded in Iraq in 2004 while. I'm the father of a beautiful daughter, and husband to my amazing wife of 13 yrs. My family has always wanted to go to Disney world, so my wish is a trip for my family and I to Disney world.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2015
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Mark donated $25.00
- Rusty donated $20.00
- Ken donated $20.00
- Michael donated $20.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is SGT. Kenneth Darnell. I'm currently on my first deployment. I have a beautiful blended family and we had a wonderful new addition during my deployment. My wife Catherine is currently attending school while doing an amazing job as a stay at home mother. Catherine and I have been together for just over 2 years and have 4 kids between us: Donye 12, James 10, Arriyanna 8, and the newest addition is Cameron 4 months. On the civilian side I work at a paper mill which is a 7 day a week operation in which I get very few days off and work a lot of 12-16 hour days. Due to financial reasons I have to return to work almost immediately upon my return because I used up all of my leave when I went home for the birth of my son. I would love nothing more than being able to surprise my family with what would be our first vacation as a family together. I am requesting (5) 4-day Armed Forces Salute tickets to Disney World. God Bless everyone and thanks for allowing me tell you my story!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- John donated $2.00
- william donated $20.00
- Dale donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Michelle donated $20.00
- Rachel donated $18.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Words cannot express how grateful we are for the time we have spent at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida over the past week courtesy of those who were gracious enough to donate money towards our wish. We had an amazing time and are completely exhausted (a great problem to have) from 4 days at Disneyworld with 4 kids, lol. Once again a big thank you to John, William, Dale, Julie, Michelle, Rachel, Trace, and the Veteran Tickets Foundation general Hero's Wish Fund. - The Darnell Family
- Ken
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