Past Hero's Wishes
My name is Donny Daughenbaugh, I am a medically retired OIF-II Marine. I was an 0311 and enjoyed being a rifleman and during my short time in Iraq I believe I helped make a difference. One night, 7 weeks into my deployment I was searching a car when the driver shot me in the face. The bullet broke my jaw, and stayed too close to my spinal cord and my brain to be removed. I'm now 12 years post injury and have developed a headache disorder, a small seizure issue and chronic nerve damage from the course of the bullet. I was given a purple heart in Bethesda and used my injury and my ongoing recovery to help me as an advocate for other wounded veterans. My family is very involved in helping to advocate for the needs of wounded veterans and their families. I have a wife, 13 year old daughter, 8 yr old son and a baby on the way! My wife and daughter are big fans of the Hamilton Broadway show. I'd like to add the difficulty in getting these tickets with the possibility of VetTix making it happen to equal an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity for my family.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1999 - 2005
Wish Fulfilled By:
- DR LEAH WINGEART donated $700.00
- william donated $20.00
- Michael donated $280.00
- Michael donated $20.00
- Richard donated $100.00
- Jennifer in Honor of L.Johnson donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- Jeremie donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
To each of the donors that made our Hamilton musical a possibility, I genuinely, truly appreciate it. My daughter said it was the best night of her life and all night I looked over at her, there was never a time when she didn't have a smile on her face. You gave us 4 tickets to an incredible opportunity and these memories will last us a lifetime! Thank you Vet Tix and supporters, this was an awesome once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- Donny
MSgt John Escalante USMC, 21 year veteran, on my 11th deployment scheduled to return in April 2018 just in time for my daughter's seventh birthday. I understand what I do is for country and Corps but it weighs heavy on the family being gone all the time. Since my daughter's birth, this is my third deployment, first one being just three days after she was born. It would mean the world to me if my supportive wife Emily, daughter Dylan, and myself could spend the weekend at Disneyland for Dylan's birthday and to celebrate my safe return home. We are respectfully requesting (3) 3 day park hopper tickets to Disneyland.
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- richard donated $550.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family and I are so very thankful to Vet Tix and Mr Richard for the amazing opportunity to spend some quality post deployment family time at Disneyland. This event also allowed us to celebrate my daughter's 7th birthday. It was a day filled with laughter and joy!
- John Escalante
I would love to take my wife and three kids (15, 5 and 1) to Disney World for the kid's spring break after I return in March from my current six month deployment to Iwakuni, Japan. When my wife and I married in 2011 we were unable to go on a honeymoon due to my deployment schedule at the time. Since then I've missed birthdays, first steps, holidays and too many other moments with my family. It would be an amazing experience to spend some much needed quality time with them away from work. Since my youngest is only a year old we would just need 4 tickets and we would be very grateful if we could get 5 day tickets with the Park Hopper Plus option so that we can make the most out of the trip.
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- William donated $20.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $1,024.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
On behalf of the Ellison family, I would like to sincerely thank Vet Tix for providing our family with tickets to Disney World. The words "thank you" simply can't say it enough or express the gratitude that we have for this gift! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the parks and made memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you all so much!
- William
My name is Major Nicholas Chou. I am a chaplain with the 371st Sustainment Brigade. My family and I would like to go to Disney World in Orlando after I return from deployment in March. This would provide a perfect opportunity to reconnect with my family during the kids' Spring Break. My wife, Sarah, and I are the proud parents of three children (Tyler-11, Taylor-8, and Lily-4). My daughter, Lily, in particular loves everything princess. So this would be a perfect trip for us. Thanks very much for your consideration.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- SSG Derrick donated $0.01
- SSG Derrick in Honor of Timothy 6:10 donated $0.01
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for the Disney tickets! We had an amazing time reconnecting after a long deployment. The boys loved the roller coasters and my daughter loved meeting the characters! We will tell many others about this amazing organization!
- Nicholas
My name is CW3 Amber Springer and I am currently serving with the Ohio Army National Guard's, 371st Sustainment Brigade, to Southwest Asia. Once completed I will have been away from my family for over 11 months. This is my second deployment but the first time I have had to deploy while being a mother and wife; leaving my family is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I know being deployed is equally as hard on my husband and kids. My wonderful husband is at home acting as both mother and father to our 4 daughters (2, 3, 5 and 13 yrs old) while working nights as a Columbus Police Officer. I should return home around mid-March 2018 and am planning to take my family to Disney World; I am asking for 6, 5 day Armed Forces Salute tickets. I have missed so much in this past year and the year leading up to this deployment that I am hoping this trip can help with re-bonding with them. Thank you so much for any help in making my wish for my kids come true. I greatly appreciate all the support.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2000 - 2020
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Kendra donated $5.00
- Michael donated $10.00
- Colleen Ann donated $25.00
- Hollee donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Johnny donated $20.00
- Alesha donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you for all your support and making this trip possible for my family and I. It was the perfect opportunity for us to come together and reconnect as a family after my deployment away from my husband and four daughters. The time apart is incredibly hard but the opportunity you gave us to reconnect in such a magical place would not have been possible without your support! Thank you again, from the Springer family!
- Amber
Hey everyone! I'm Major Michael Ketcham, on my 3rd deployment away from family. My kids are growing up very quickly, and I'm lucky enough to be able to video chat with them and get many pictures! I have 2 boys and 2 girls all under the age of 11. They paired up and provided me 2 little stuffed animals that I can take with me everywhere I go. I take pictures of them helping me with all my tasks so the kids can be a part of what I'm doing! When I get back, I would love to take the family to Universal in Orlando Florida. My wife is a stay-at-home mom, it is hard to take a large family on a big vacation on a single-income budget. With the money I've saved up from this deployment, I would love help in purchasing 6 Armed Forces Salute tickets! We receive AMAZING support from those we protect, and I'm truly grateful for everything! GOD BLESS!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Michael donated $200.00
- Dawn donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Glen donated $200.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $555.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you very much for allowing my family a chance to celebrate my return by going to Universal Studios, FL. Your donations helped us afford an incredible vacation! I also want to thank Vet Tix for putting all this together! We had a great time and my kids are very happy to have Daddy home again! THANK YOU! Michael
- Michael
My name is 1Sgt Albert Archuleta. I've recently returned from a combat tour in Afghanistan this November with the Army National Guard. This happened to be my 3rd deployment as a citizen Soldier and family man. My last tour in 2009-2010, Iraq was a very emotional experience due to my oldest was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Shortly afterwards our middle son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes too and both are now insulin dependent for the rest of their lives. Upon return, I immediately had to school myself on Diabetes plus quickly reintegrate back into my civilian career as a classroom teacher in order to make ends meet. This past January I was notified of deployment to Afghanistan at the age of 44. This was the most physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging tour ever. I was subjected to numerous combative situations and dealt with American WIA & KIAs while in southern Afghanistan for 9 months. Upon returning this November, there was little to no time for intimate bonding with the family due to my VA appointments for PTSD services and counseling. Not to mention the transition from combat back to public education was intense and fast. Never before have I had the opportunity before to take the family anywhere exciting and elaborate like Disney World in Florida. Having the opportunity to reunite with my kids and wife in another setting other than our home town would be a Hero's Wish Dream come true. Any support and assistance to make this wish come to true for not only me but my wife and 3 kids would be greatly appreciated. It's time I gave back to them and I know this Hero's Wish is not just for me but for the entire family.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
1993 - 2018
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Tyler donated $25.00
- Alesha donated $10.00
- Steven donated $50.00
- Jean donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you VETTIX and everyone else for assisting my family and I by making this Hero's Wish come true! This AMAZING experience to Disney World in Florida came at the right time and provided the much needed time for my family and I to catch up after the deployment to Afghanistan. It would not have been possible if it wasn't for this gracious organization and all those who support our troops...God Bless the USA!
- 1SG Albert Archuleta
My name is Ssgt Justin King. I recently returned from my second tour in Afghanistan, and I have always wanted to attend the Daytona 500. It has always been a dream of mine and my fathers to go to the race, and possibly into the pits to see it all up close. I just returned from Afghanistan in May, and not long after, my father had a heart attack. He also served 20 years in the Air Force, he has started his recovery, and luckily is doing well but this is something that would make a dream come true for two veterans. Any assistance we could receive be it tickets, pit passes, or any variation of the two would be greatly appreciated.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Malinda donated $10.00
- Gladys donated $100.00
- richard donated $1,090.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
To everyone who donated, I want to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart. Our trip was incredible, and will forever be a wish come true for my family and I, it was extremely generous, and words will never be able to explain my gratitude. Thank You for everything
- Justin
My name is SrA Kenneth Scherer. I have returned to the US after a four month deployment to Iraq with the 55th ERQS supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. I have served in the Air Force for over four years, and this is the first deployment I have been on. The four months apart was very difficult on my wife; it is the first time we have been away from each other for a long period of time. My friends were able to help my wife during the difficulty, and I would like to show my gratitude to her and 2 of my friends by taking them to see Hamilton. Hamilton is touring and coming to Arizona, and we would love to attend this musical. My wish is for 4 Tickets to the Hamilton Musical in Tempe, AZ.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Jamie donated $75.00
- Joshua donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for allowing my wife and I to see Hamilton. This is a show in which I wouldn't of had the opportunity to see without the generosity of Vet Tix. Thank you for allowing my wife and I to have a Valentine's Day that will never be forgotten.
- Kenneth
I'm SSgt Mattson and I am currently deployed in South West Asia with the 407 ESFS. I should return at the end of January or early February. My wife and I are really big OKC Thunder fans. Also my wife is currently pregnant she also is active duty air force. Our baby boy is due on Valentines day. So we wont have much time to relax with each other and catch up when I return due to our baby being born soon after. So this would be a really nice way to come home and give us a great night. My wish is to see an OKC Thunder game in Early February.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Kim donated $25.00
- Chuck donated $100.00
- Eric donated $20.00
- Karen donated $10.00
- TIM AND RHONDA donated $25.00
- Justin donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you for the great event coming home from my deployment!
- Cody
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