Past Hero's Wishes
My name is Sergeant Troy Thomas. I am currently post-deployment from my second tour in Afghanistan. I am working my way into being more comfortable in crowds and social settings. I am a HUGE Formula One fan and missed most of the past few seasons due to deployments. I have not been to Austin, TX to see the new facility or a race and I would love to take my wife and experience F1, one of my favorite sports. I would like to respectfully request tickets for the practice and qualifying sessions, along with the actual race. Regardless of what I may receive, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my love of F1 and I appreciate your consideration.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- David donated $25.00
- Douglas donated $10.00
- Michael donated $10.00
- Dorothy donated $100.00
- Thomas donated $25.00
- Freddie donated $10.00
- Mark donated $50.00
- Alexis donated $20.00
- Stefan donated $750.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
What an incredible experience! My wife and I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to COTA, as well as the following donors: David, Douglas, Michael, Dorothy, Thomas, Freddie, Mark, Alexis, and Stefan. Without their support, we would not have been able to have this once-in-a-lifetime experience. With the help of our family, we were able to fly to Austin and stay for the entire F1 weekend. The staff at COTA went out of their way to make this a memorable experience with great seats in Turn 15. We also had an opportunity to tour the grounds, do all of the Formula One experiences, and attend the Justin Timberlake concert on Saturday night. It was also incredibly helpful to have such great parking available with our race tickets! Parking allowed us to leave quickly following the race and make our return flight home on Sunday evening. Thank you again so much for this absolutely incredible experience. I never expect or demand any praise for serving my country, so this goes above and beyond. Thank you again from my wife and me for this amazing vacation. Sincerely, Sgt. Troy Thomas
- Troy
I am the father of Sgt. Clinton K. Ruiz. Clint was killed in action on 10/25/2012 in Khas Uruzgan Afghanistan while serving with the United States Army in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I am a Gold Star Father and I would like to take a severely combat wounded veteran to see our favorite teams compete. Sgt. Geoffrey Quevedo lost an arm and a leg in an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2012 and I lost my son that same year. Geoffrey and I have become close over the last several years. Geoffrey is a Raider fan and I, along with my son, Charger fans. Geoffrey has never seen the Raiders play in Oakland and I would like to take him to see a game before they move to Las Vegas.
U.S. Army (Family of KIA)
2012
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Babak donated $15.00
- Raul donated $100.00
- Tina donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Kristine donated $100.00
- Quentin donated $50.00
- lance donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for granting our Hero Wish!! We had a great time creating new memories and sharing old ones... God Bless you and thank you again!!!
- J. Tony Ruiz
My name is SSG Wesley Bevel. I have served both with the US Navy and Currently with the United States Army. I want nothing more than to get home to my 5 kiddos and wife. They have wished to visit Disney World when Dad gets home and it would mean the world to us and them to make this dream come true. Our daughter 10 and sons 8,6,4 and 1 live for the heroes and fantasy Disney brings. Maybe we can make this happen. I can't thank you all enough for what you give to making dreams fulfilled for so many families especially those as large as ours. Our kiddos are so strong and I couldn't think of a better way to have some fun and re-bond after this deployment. Thanks Y'all
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Marie donated $10.00
- David donated $25.00
- Michelle donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Joy donated $100.00
- Timothy in Honor of Retired SSG Timothy C. Mitchell donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you from the bottom of our families heart. We were able to enjoy the most amazing Disney vacation. We couldn't have dreamed it to go any better. This trip was exactly what we needed coming off of a 9 month deployment knowing we had a busy several months ahead. Thank you Vet Tix
- Wesley
My name is PFC Jeffery Taylor. I joined the US Army to become a 13 bravo, which is mechanized infantry, I wanted to shoot the big guns and attended Ft Sill Oklahoma for training and then was stationed at Ft. Stewart GA. With the 3rd infantry division. I was deployed to Kuwait in January 2003 and was in the initial invasion of Iraq in March. I was wounded on 4 April 2003 and my wife Tracy Taylor's life changed when she received a phone call all Army Wives dread"”that her husband, PFC Jeffery Taylor had been critically injured in Iraq. Details were vague at the time, but the Army advised Tracy that I had survived an attack just outside the Bagdad Airport during the invasion of Iraq. During an attack, my Tracked vehicle was up-ended by enemy mortar causing a weight difference. The shift in weight caused the vehicle to roll over an embankment into a water-filled canal. The vehicle sank to the bottom and I along with my crew members was trapped. Despite my leg being crushed and pinned down, I was able to keep my mouth and nose above the water as it filled the vehicle. I was rescued, but my crew members perished. Today, I suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), left leg nerve damage, and hearing loss. I was the sole survivor and received a purple heart on that particular mission. I was discharged from the Army in the beginning of 2004 and have been receiving treatment ever since that night. I have always dreamed of seeing Jack Johnson in concert but could never afford to go. He mostly plays in Hawaii which I could never afford to travel there which has also always been a dream of mine to visit. I learned that he is coming to St. Augustine and it would be a dream come true for me to see him. I would love to meet him but just to be able to see him would be great. My wish is for 4 tickets to see Jack Johnson in concert in St Augustine FL on Oct 2nd or 3rd.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2004
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Jeffrey donated $25.00
- Paul donated $50.00
- Joshua donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Daniel donated $435.00
- Cameron donated $15.00
- Andrew donated $10.00
- Roberto donated $10.00
- fonda donated $15.00
- Aaron donated $25.00
- Eldon donated $10.00
- Darlene donated $50.00
- Colbert in Honor of PFC Jeffery Taylor donated $100.00
- Gina donated $25.00
- Nicole donated $40.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
It was great thank you so much we had a great time.
- jeffery
My name is Ssgt. Philip Charvet. My wish is to get two tickets for my wife and I to go see the Seahawks on her birthday. Her birthday is October 1st and she really wants to go to the game in Seattle against the Colts. She gave birth to our third born while I've been deployed. My father has been right by her side the whole time even during the birth. I would like to bless them both for their strength during my absence. X,, It has always been her dream to go to see the Seahawks in person in Seattle.
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Chad donated $10.00
- Deborah donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for the tickets to the Seahawks game on October 1st. It was such an amazing experience for my wife and father to go together and relax after all the hard times they have had while I've been deployed. To those that donated to help make this possible I cannot thank you enough. You really made my wife's birthday special in a way I couldn't with bring it if the country on my deployment. Thank you again!
- Philip
My name is SrA Cody Whitford. I'm an Air Traffic Controller in the USAF. Currently, I am deployed to Northern Iraq supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. I have been deployed here since Feb and will return early Sept. Being granted these tickets would really let me kick back and relax after a long/stressful duration away from my family. My wife has been a great mother to our eight-month-old son when I was gone and this would really unite us back as a family. What a better way than to hang out in Tampa Bay and see some good Chicago sports! Thank you for your support and Go Cubs!
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Donny donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $150.00
- Dan donated $50.00
- Richard donated $250.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Donny, Ricky, Dan and Richard Thank you so much for your generous donation, the seats were amazing! Such a great time with my wife after a long time in Iraq. Many blessings to you and your families. Cody
- Cody
Hello my name is TSgt Richard Durstine. I am a firefighter in the Air Force. I am currently deployed and heading home soon. I can't wait to get home to my wife and three daughters. My wish is a trip to Disneyland. I live in AZ so getting there is no problem I just need 5 park hopper tickets for my family. Thank you so much for any help in making my girls dreams come true. I greatly appreciate all the support.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Lawrence in Honor of USAF Firefighters donated $60.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- KELLY in Honor of ROBERT ESTEP donated $30.00
- Mike donated $10.00
- Samuel donated $25.00
- Barry donated $20.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Me and my family would like to thank all of the donors who made this possible. This trip to Disneyland was amazing my girls loved it the wife had a blast and I thoroughly enjoyed myself thank you so much, Vettix rocks!
- The Durstine family
My name is Chief Petty Officer Patrick Sherlock. I'm currently deployed on a US Navy Ship and will be returning in the next few months. I've been gone for upwards of 400 days in last two years. I'm requesting 4 tickets to Universal Studio (3 or 4 day). I have reserved a hotel using Armed Forces Vacation Club in Orlando. My kids really would like to go to Universal Studios. If wish gets granted it would alleviate the cost and gives us the ability to really enjoy the experience. Any help would really be appreciated. My sons are 10 and 11. They both have got straight As in school and both won state Championship in wrestling while I was deployed. As you know wrestling isn't easy especially when you don't have your dad in the corner. They've studied hard and practiced hard. Now I'd like them to have a week where its fun time with dad and mom.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Terresse donated $60.00
- stephen donated $50.00
- Daniel donated $990.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for supplying my family and I with Universal tickets. We really enjoyed the new water park, Volcano Bay. It was a great trip. Spending family time after 7 months deployed and seeing my sons smile was awesome. I looked forward to this trip the last month of my deployment. Again, thank you. Chief Sherlock
- Patrick
Hello my name is ABH2 Terrance Lee and I'm currently serving in the US Navy Reserve which I have been for the past 16 years. I have a family of 6. I will be on orders to Camp Djibouti. My wish is to take my wife and daughters to Disney World. I would like to make a wish for six 4 day park hopper passes to be used this summer before the kids return to school. I will be missing countless functions during my deployment. It is nothing more precious then time but this will mean a lot to me and them. My girls are Honor Roll Students, and they will cherish the family time being spent at the Magic Kingdom. I want say thank you to Vettix and the amazing donors. God bless you all.
U.S. Navy (Veteran)
2001 - 2020
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Natalie donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I wanted to take this time on behalf of my family to say thank you to Natalie, Miltribe, and Vettix for fulfilling my families' wish. It means a lot when you are stressed out with a deployment away from your family and great donors like yourselves take the time out of you'll day to let service members and there families know someone cares about what they experienced. You allow them a chance to bond and not think about a deployment experience. My family will never forget the memory of this great experience. Disney is truly the Magic Kingdom. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Thank You and God Bless You. Lee Family
- Terrance
Hello, my name is SFC Ivan Hernandez and my wish this summer is to take my family of 5 on a vacation to Disney World. It has been a very long time since we have been able to take some time off as a family and enjoy some time together. I have missed many birthdays, anniversaries, and school activities. I hope this trip can help make up for some of that lost family time. I am currently deployed to the Horn of Africa and should return sometime in the summer. I will have a short time off before I start my training cycle once more and head back to the African continent. Thank you for taking the time to read my wish. Have a wonderful day wherever you may find yourself.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family and I would like to thank VETTIX and it's staff. This program has given our family a much desired and overdue family vacation. VETTIX went above and beyond of what was expected for our trip. I will continue to support this fine organization to ensure our veterans past, present and future may benefit from what they have to offer. THANK YOU VETTIX!
- IVAN
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