Past Hero's Wishes
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
My name is Cpl. Jose Gordillozavala. My wife and I have always wanted to attend the Hamilton play. We got married a couple of months prior to me leaving on my deployment, and did not get an opportunity to go on a honeymoon or spend a lot of time together. I know that to see a live performance of this play would be a great bonding opportunity for the both of us to enjoy each others company.
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank everyone for making my wish come true! More specifically to the individual who donated the tickets, it meant a lot to my wife and I. My wife and I had a great time at HAMILTON in San Diego. It was such a great play and experience. We enjoyed every minute of silently singing along and the performance was magnificent. Once again thank you to everyone.
- Jose
Hello, my name is SFC Shawn Sullivan and my wish when I return home from Afghanistan is to take my family on a vacation to Disneyland and California Adventure. I am currently on my 4th deployment (3 tours in Afghanistan, 1 tour in Iraq). I have missed countless holidays, birthdays, kids sporting events, and school activities. I am hoping this trip can help with re-bonding with them and for my kids to know that they're appreciated for all their sacrifices that they have had to make in my absent. Being deployed is equally hard on my family as it is for me. My kids are tracking me returning home later than I really am, so this will be an extra surprise for them. I should return home around mid January 2018. 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:
- Gary donated $200.00
- Alan donated $50.00
- Jethro donated $100.00
- Terri donated $100.00
- Christy donated $500.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thanks to everyone that made our Disneyland Dream a reality! We really appreciate what you do for our military families! Thank you for all your support!
- Shawn
My name is SMSgt. Ronald Ahlstrom. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. My Hero's Wish is for my family that has been supporting me for the past six months. All my family keeps on talking about is their wish to go see the musical Hamilton in New York before we PCS overseas in March of 2018. I return from Afghanistan in December and I would love to make their Christmas wish come true. Tickets for the event are hard to come by and expensive. If it was not so close to our move we could probably afford to go. But because we will be leaving New Jersey soon there are not too many options for showings and even fewer that are in an affordable price range. I have been in the Air Force for over twenty years and I have done and been part of some amazing experiences. I would like the opportunity to share one with my family as well. Thank you for reading this and for all of your support for every military member.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Kendra donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- F M donated $1,000.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Words cannot begin to express my gratitude for the overwhelming generosity and support that we received from the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York. The cast, management, and staff treated my family and I like distinguished visitors and made my Hero's Wish a reality. The Hamilton on Broadway show was amazing, but the smiles on my families face and the tears in their eyes made this event more than a wish, it became a moment in time that I will always remember and be eternally grateful for. The Richard Rodgers theater, cast and staff of the Hamilton musical and Vet Tix allowed me to give my family a memory that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you for exceeding every expectation that I could have imagined and for your amazing generosity. Your support is more than I could have imagined and your generosity has created an avid supporter, and a very grateful father. Thank you for continuing to show our service members that our sacrifices are appreciated, and our service does not go unnoticed.
- Ronald
My name is Capt M. Josh Ogburn. I am currently deployed as a Navigator on the RC-135RJ, and have been deployed or TDY for 3/4 or this past year. My wife is the real hero, she has been raising our kids as a single parent with no close family support. Beyond that, my son was diagnosed with Spina Bifida early in the pregnancy, and my wife chose to undergo fetal repair surgery to give him the most favorable outcome. This involved delivering him via C-section at almost 24 weeks gestation, receiving surgery on his back, and then placing him back in the womb to continue to develop. After 3 months of bed rest to avoid preterm labor, Zeke was born the second time at 35 weeks. I am so thankful for the sacrifice my wife made for our son's future, as well as the incredible work she does on a daily basis to provide for a special needs child and a very spirited 4 year old daughter! My wish is to take them to Disney World for a family vacation after my deployment and follow-up training this year. I would love to have four 4-day park hopper passes to be able to take some time to invest in our family.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Richard in Honor of Frank Buckway Jr. donated $150.00
- Matthew donated $50.00
- Richard or Emily donated $5.00
- Ken donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Ruth in Honor of In honor of our Veterans donated $50.00
- Michele donated $50.00
- James in Honor of Judy Decker donated $25.00
- Daniel donated $200.00
- Shawn donated $310.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for your generosity- we had our best family vacation ever. We were highly impressed with the level of handicap accessibility at Disney and it allowed my son to have a really enjoyable experience. My 5 year old daughter absolutely loved exploring Animal Kingdom, and my wife and I are really thankful to have had a break in our crazy schedule before I leave again next week. Thanks again! -Josh
- Josh
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