Past Hero's Wishes
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
My name is 1SG Delarna, I have served 19 years in the Army and I am currently on my 7th deployment in Kuwait. I did 3 tours to Iraq, 2 to Afghanistan, 1 to Haiti and 1 to Kuwait. Being a Combat Engineer my job is risky. Three of my deployments were just searching for IED's & doing rock clearance. Along with myself, my family has made many sacrifices throughout the years. After returning home this summer, I would like to thank them by taking our first family vacation together. My wife & I have been married for six years and have yet to have a honeymoon. Life just seems to fly by when you're being deployed or pcsing every 2-3 years. We have a blended family with seven children(19, 16, 14, 13, 12, 7 & 2 mts) with our newest being born during this deployment. Thankfully, I was given one week leave and made it home the day before his arrival. Due to health reasons he experienced extended hospital stays, for that he has yet to meet his three older siblings. Our son doesn't even know it yet but he has brought our blended family even closer! Seeing all seven smiling faces together for the first time will be a moment to cherish a lifetime! We are a family of 9 but will need 8 tickets. We do understand that it is highly unlikely our wish will be fully granted. We're hoping at the least, we are blessed with some of the tickets to help offset the cost. Our one wish for our family is to take our first family trip to the happiest place on earth, Disneyland!!!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Christopher donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Phyllis in Honor of Donald E Harris donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Jordan in Honor of God Bless your family donated $50.00
- Michael donated $20.00
- Wayne donated $20.00
- Nicholas donated $50.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is Albert Meraz. I am currently overseas for a year long tour in Afghanistan. I have my wife and two girls (6 and 2) at home supporting me and awaiting my return in the summer next year. My wish is to take them to legoland in Florida and stay there for the weekend in July when I should be able to take post deployment leave. They have been so strong through this tour and I would like to give them a nice fun break when I arrive back.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $125.00
- Robert donated $25.00
- Lindsay donated $100.00
- Christine donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much Vet Tix for giving my family the opportunity to enjoy a vacation here at Legoland. My girls are having the time of their lives and we are so thankful. We appreciate the support from the people who have donated and want to say thank you to them for helping us get here.
- Albert
Hello my name is SGT Jeremy A. Looman. I just returned from Ukraine in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve with the Army National Guard. My youngest son, Sean, was born on the first day that I deployed to Ukraine. I returned a 2 weeks ago, and could only afford to take a week off before returning back to work. I have spent over 4 years in a combat zone, most of that time on Active Duty status with the 173D ABCT. It would mean the world to me spend time with Sean, and the rest of my beautiful family. My wish is for 6 Disney World Park Hopper Passes. My wife is amazing, such a sweet person and so deserving of a vacation. Even if this wish doesn't come true, I feel blessed to have served in the United States Army and the National Guard. My beautiful family consists of 7 but only need tickets for 6 because Sean is so young. Jenny my beautiful wife, Kyra (13), Halle (11), Jeremy Jr. (5), Jace (3), and Sean (7 Mo) and myself.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Chris donated $25.00
- James A. donated $100.00
- Susan in Honor of Lawrence McDonald, USMC donated $25.00
- Martha donated $100.00
- Nathan donated $20.00
- James donated $25.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $1,005.00
- eric donated $5.00
- Delilah donated $50.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is LCDR Hugh Wilson. In December 2017 I returned from a reserve mobilization and six month deployment to Iraq. The deployment was a rewarding experience, but was somewhat unexpected and followed 14 months of working the night shift as a warehouse manager. During the deployment, my wife (a former Army Officer and Afghanistan veteran) was pregnant with our second daughter (she was born 3 days after I returned), raising our 2 year old and working full time. She never complained once throughout my deployment and was an amazing partner to me and mother to our girls. I would like to do something special for her to show my appreciation for the outstanding support and care she provided to our daughters and I while I was deployed. I would like to request two ticket for my wife and I to attend Hamilton when the touring production comes to the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- John in Honor of House VamPyr donated $10.00
- trever in Honor of Seabee's donated $5.00
- trever in Honor of Seabee's donated $5.00
- Wesley donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
First and foremost, my wife and I would like to extend our most sincere and heartfelt thank you to the individual donors that donated our tickets to attend Hamilton. We enjoyed an amazing evening with GREAT seats and will be forever thankful for your generosity. Additionally, we would like to thank the staff from vettix.org for everything they did throughout the process and everything that they do for the veteran community.
- Hugh
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