Past Hero's Wishes
Hello everyone! I'm SFC McBride, I am on my 4th deployment. I have been in the Army for 16 years. I have missed so many significant moments with the family. We haven't had time to make it to 1 family reunion while I have been in the service. My wife Veronica was also in the service, but had to get out because of complications with our triplets during birth. Our family has been through a lot with me being away during deployments and military training. My wife has been the backbone of this family for many years, abandoning her dream to serve our country and becoming a stay at home mom. We have 7 kids total (1 set of triplets, my baby boy has autism in the pic with his head down) and I could never be able to balance life the way she does it on a daily basis. My kids are Lem Jr 12, Cassidy 10, Jayden 8, Ladarius 6, Aloni, Amari, Aloni all three are 5. During this deployment, my 2 oldest sons have stepped up and tried to fill my shoes with supporting my wife with the little ones. I want to show my wife and kids that I'm very grateful for their patience and support. I want to take the family to Disney World in Florida for 3 days. I am just asking for assistance with purchasing tickets. I have saved enough during this deployment to pay for lodging, and transportation. I return home around June and want to plan our trip in July. A trip to Disney World is a one in a lifetime dream for our family, but because of the size it's very difficult. A friend told me about the Hero's Wish and this gave me hope that our dream could actually come true. Thank you so much and I'm truly grateful for any support. GOD BLESS!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $75.00
- Lem in Honor of cassandra donated $150.00
- Veronica donated $150.00
- Kristy donated $50.00
- Kaoline donated $75.00
- william donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $880.00
- Luke donated $50.00
- Richard in Honor of James Kerstetter donated $100.00
- Mark donated $25.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is SGT Holt (Morris). I am currently serving with the Ohio Army National Guard's, 371st Sustainment Brigade, to Southwest Asia. I have been in the military almost 15 years. Once completed I will have been away from my family for over 11 months. This is my first deployment and 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 amazing husband is at home acting as both mother and father to my daughter who just turned 16 and my stepson who just turned 17. My stepson has autism and has a hard time focusing and understanding things sometimes. I also have a 13 year old daughter and a 12 year old son as well. I married my husband in October 2016 and I was deployed a few months later. My husband was born with spinabifida and also has a VP shunt in his brain to drain the fluid out of his brain. He also has to use a wheelchair most of the times now because walking and standing puts to much stress on his back and hips. This is the only thing that gives him some relief besides all the medicines he takes to aid in helping with the pain some. 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-connecting 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 (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Tammy donated $10.00
- Danny donated $25.00
- Teresa donated $70.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $1,495.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to thank the Veteran Tickets Foundation and all the donors that helped make our family dream vacation a possibly. It was so much fun. All of my kids had a blast and my stepson loved all the scary stuff specially Chewbacca, he almost cried. Me, my husband, and all the kids loved seeing all the different characters and riding the rides. Best time of our lives thanks again for all you guys do.
- Victoria
My name is SGT Jeremiah Brewington. I am currently deployed to assist in Operation Enduring Freedom. This is my second deployment. During the course of this deployment my wife gave birth to our 4th child prematurely. Our other 3 children (5,4,3) have been more than patient while their mother has adjusted to life with 4 kiddos temporarily on her own. They've had to deal with many of illnesses, unexpected diagnoses, and surgeries while I've been away. I feel that it's time to bring some light into their lives, and would love the opportunity to take them to Disney World.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Gregory in Honor of For All Who Serve donated $100.00
- lance donated $25.00
- Clifton donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Johnny donated $50.00
- sherry donated $50.00
- Hannah donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Heidi donated $45.00
- Eric donated $15.00
- Matthew donated $25.00
- Chris donated $50.00
- David donated $200.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Estrella donated $50.00
- william donated $40.00
- Beth donated $50.00
- Erica donated $20.00
- richard donated $390.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
Hello everyone! My name is Rosanne Caballero. I'm an Air Force active duty Staff Seargent currently deployed overseas. I currently call RAF Lakenheath in England home. I'm a proud Security Forces member with five years of K-9 experience. My job doesn't always allow much time for travel with my family, nor does it yet make sense to my 8-year old son. My plan is to make it up to him in the ultimate way by taking him to one of the best theme parks during his next summer break. Our family enjoys going on adventures as much as possible. All I want is to make unforgettable memories we can cherish during his lifetime. My family has had a difficult time understanding the military lifestyle since they have only been exposed to it for about two years now. They are my rocks and keep me going when times get tough. My only wish is to give them all that they deserve plus more. I would love to take them to Universal Studios Orlando. Although it could never make up for the time I was away, it would give us a great deal of time to spend together without interruptions. I just want to say thank you for this program and all that you do for our vets!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Brittny donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Sean donated $25.00
- Danny donated $25.00
- todd donated $20.00
- todd donated $10.00
- Karry donated $20.00
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $755.00
- Thomas in Honor of Mary Tranby donated $25.00
- NATHAN donated $0.01
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Thomas donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
We would like to thank each and every one of our donors for a truly special vacation experience. Our gratitude is beyond words. It is because of each of you that we have once again been able to pick up where we left off and make more beautiful memories. We will forever be grateful for your love and support.
- Caballero Family
My name is Corporal Robert Taveras. I am currently on a 10 month deployment to Southwest Asia. It is my very first deployment and it is hard being away from family and friends. I would like to take my dad (Roberto Taveras 44) and my two younger brothers (Jayden Taveras 10) (Steven Taveras14) to a Yankees Game. I want to take them to this game to make up for missed time together. I would like 4 decent tickets to a Yankees game. This would mean the world if you could make this happen for us.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My Name is Sgt. David Arbiso. I first joined the Army back in 1992, then re-enlisted in 2007. This is my second deployment to the Middle East. Even with the advanced technology this time being able to talk on the phone, instead of writing to loved ones, this still has been one of the toughest. This is the first deployment my kids' ages 4 to 6-year-old had to endure, with many tears. It also was a time where my grandfather, a WW2 Navy Vet, passed away. He is the one who introduced me to the military. He was the one that showed me how proud a Vet he was honoring his country. Another tough spot for my wife was keeping control of the household, going back to school and graduates on May 25, but sadly had to endure putting her best friend, her dog, to sleep due to age and health issues. So my wish is to treat my family to Legoland in San Diego, so my little ones can enjoy the time with their parents.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Sharon donated $350.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for the tickets to Legoland. First little family break we had. loved it
- David
My name is SFC Lesley Slade. I have just returned from my 5th deployment to Iraq. I understand what I do is for the country and the Army but it weighs heavy on the family being gone for an extended period of time. I would love to be able to take my husband and two daughters on a trip to Disney World, and Universal Studios. This will help us with some much-needed family time and will be greatly appreciated.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Veterans Support Foundation donated $1,250.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank You very much for the memories. We had a great time.
- Lesley
Sgt. Michael J. Martinez, the father of my son (Landon)was KIA in 2007, in an explosion/ambush in Baghdad. My son was only a year old. Over the years we have kept his memory alive. My son is a wonderful boy and I know his father would be very proud of him. I am trying to make this birthday extra special for him as he is also graduating the sixth grade. I would like to take my Son to Disneyland for his birthday/6th grade graduation (gift). We hope his wish is granted.
U.S. Army (Family of KIA)
2007
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Aaron donated $5.00
- anna donated $10.00
- David donated $25.00
- Ceir donated $75.00
- Jeremiah donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Joshua donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Claudine donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much to the Veteran Tickets Foundation and everyone who helped make this wish happen. We are forever grateful! The days we spent there will be forever remembered! My son had so much fun! Thank you, there really are no words, the generosity and the wonderful gift you gave Landon for his birthday will forever be remembered!
- Landon
I'm MSgt Brian Lunger, I am A/D USAF and have been deployed since 2017. My family and I have missed birthdays, 18 year anniversary, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentines day, Easter. My family has been an amazing support during this time. My wish is to take my wife and our 3 kids on a 4 day park hopper pass to Disneyland in Anaheim! I am hoping this could be a time that we can have fun and try and get back some of the time we have spent apart.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
During this time we have been blessed with our post-deployment wish! We have been blessed with a set of tickets from an individual donor, and my family and I are grateful! We cannot express our thanks and gratitude in words. Thank you, thank you! We had the opportunity to go earlier than expected and enjoyed our time at Disneyland already with the blessing and we are very grateful! We want to thank Vet Tix and the donor for there generosity and the ability to do what they do! Thank you!
- Brian
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
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