Past Hero's Wishes
My name is Capt. Brandi Burrowes. I am currentlydeployed in Afghanistan as a Flight Nurse with one of the best DUSTOFF units in the Army #TeamArchangels. I am also a single mother of 3 beautiful children 17, 15, and 12. After being gone for almost a year all I dream of is spending quality time with my children. I can think of no better place to accomplish this then at Disney in Orlando. As I have missed most of my oldest sons junior year, I want him to have a special memory to take in to his senior year and off to college. My prayer is to take this trip in September which is my youngest sons birthday.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Nigel donated $10.00
- Sean in Honor of Robert L Barton donated $30.00
- A Generous Person donated $110.00
- David donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
This was one of the most awesome experiences of my life. To be able to return home after a long ten months in Afghanistan and see the looks on their faces was amazing. We were able to share some much needed family time, as I am a single mom and they were in the care of my mother during my absence. I am at a loss for words to cover my gratitude to those who assisted in making this wish/dream come true. I truly do not know if we would have been able to have the same experience during this vacation if it were not for those donors who came to our aid/assistance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
- Brandi
Hello my name is Jaime De La Paz and I am a medically retired SSG from injuries sustained during my final deployment to Afghanistan. My time in the military has been amazing regardless of some barriers my family and I had to overcome. I have multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and no matter how hard some of those deployments where I wouldn't change anything because they have molded me into the person I am today. I am married to the most wonderful women that has stuck by me throughout this entire roller coaster of my career. She has been my motivation that keeps me going day to day. She is now my care taker and I have never see her complain one bit regardless of my needs from my injuries She put her needs aside to help take care of me. We have 5 wonderful and beautiful kids Alexis(11), Mia (10), Joseph (9), Mya (8) and the baby Jade(2). My family is super close but once football season comes around it makes us even closer. Even though my household is dominated with pink and barbies, come Sunday during football season, you will find my entire family glued to the TV watching the New England Patriots. We have never been to an actual football game and I would love to be able to take my family to one, especially to watch our team the Patriots play. Thank You from me and my family!
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2005 - 2016
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Ryan donated $30.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
First of all I want to say thank you to Vettix for all the help they have provided me during this process of granting my wish. Vettix you have made this one of the best experiences any one could have ever asked for, and I thank you not only for granting my wish in attending this game but thank you for everything you do in helping out the military and their families. Your organization helps us remember that we are not forgotten and that our sacrifices are seen by the very people we vow to protect. Ryan I also want to say thank you to you so much for your donation. You could have spent that money on anything and it means the world to me that you decided to help me on making my wish come true from my entire family a big thank you. To who I got to know as Mr. Alfred I don't think I could write enough words to express how thankful I am for your donation. The entire experience seemed so surreal that even now I can't believe that I was able to experience the game the way I did. My wife and I can honestly say we where holding back tears when we first got to meet you and see what a wonderful experience you had set up for us. First class experience all the way and even though you had on the wrong jersey I couldn't have asked for anything more. I will forever hold you in my thoughts and prayers and always think about the wonderful gift you gave me and my family. Everything was amazing from the seats to getting to know everyone with us I can not say thank you enough. Like I mentioned in my wish I was medically retired and I would do anything to go back and experience the brotherhood that I did in the Army all over again, but just like my soldiers I will now and forever see you as a brother. Mr. Alfred thank you so much and I can only hope that I can someday repay you for this amazing gift. Thank You to all of you and to anyone that has been part of this amazing dream!
- Jaime
Whom It May Concern, Hello. I am a U.S. Marine who will be retiring after 20 years of active duty at the end of this year. I have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and have been a long time KISS fan. I was extremely happy when I discovered KISS are playing at the Richmond Coliseum on September 9th. I have only seen KISS in concert one other time. That was just before I joined the Marine Corps in 1996. I saw them in Lexington, Kentucky, near my hometown. I have decided to stay in Richmond, Virginia upon retiring from the Marine Corps and want to seize the opportunity to close out my military career by coming FULL CIRCLE and seeing KISS ALIVE one more time! I have spent 20 years of my life as a U.S Marine. I have traveled the world and lived in so many places: California, Japan, Thailand, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. So much blood, sweat, and tears have been shed over those years and to think KISS were there for me in the beginning and they are still stronger than ever today! That is really amazing to think about! I have been a fan since 1983, when I was 11 years old. I bought the best tickets available for the Richmond show, which are in the second row, center stage, but I recently learned about the "Roadie for a Day" promotion for the Freedom to Rock Tour and how KISS have asked service members to join them on stage in certain cities. I would be very grateful for the opportunity to be Roadie for a Day at the Richmond, Virginia show on September 9th. Would you please consider me for this opportunity? I am readily available to participate any way I can! Please feel free to email or call me anytime. It would be an honor! Sincerely, Gunnery Sergeant James Eric Puckett
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Cindy donated $10.00
- Michallie donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to sincerely thank Cindy, Michallie, and Hiring Our Heroes for making this dream come true! Thanks also to Jason and everyone at VetTix! I was able to participate as a "Roadie For A Day" for my favorite band, KISS on their recent "Freedom To Rock" tour. It was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget! It is wonderful to know that there are organizations like VetTix and Hiring Our Heroes that are dedicated to helping veterans! One thing I did almost immediately after the concert was to visit VetTix online and make a donation to another veteran whom I thought could use some support! It took me a few days to figure out how to post this thank you, but believe me when I say I am very appreciative to everyone involved in making this dream come true! Here is a picture of my fiance and I meeting KISS just before they went onstage! Semper Fi! James
- James
My name is SSG(P) Judah Africanus. I joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 to support my then 2 year old son. At 18 I married my high school sweet heart and mother of my son. We have 4 children total 2 boys 2 girls(Lamar 19, Kiwan 14, Mackenzie 13, and Kayla 12). After 4 years in the Marines I decided to get out and try civilian life. After a while I started to miss the military so I joined the NC Army National Guard. However that did not satisfy me. So I went Active Duty Army. My eldest son and I are huge fans of the Panthers, and would love to opportunity to see them take on the Denver Broncos for some Thursday night football on 8 September 16. This game will be extra special because I will get to see it with my son before he goes off to college.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- chadwick donated $11.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to really take the a minute to send a sincere thank you to the individuals who donated to my hero's wish. Me and my son had a great time and couldn't have asked for a better time. Meeting Kurt Warner and seeing the look on my sons face was priceless.
- judah
My name is SSgt Matthew Peluyera. I am currently serving in the USAF and on my first deployment. While I have been serving my country for the past year my wife is serving our family which consists of our two and a half year old daughter and our two large dogs. My wife has dealt with potty training, dogs going through surgery and recovery, working from home, working outside of the home, taking care of our house, helping a toddler through deployment, volunteering at church, toddler tantrums, holidays and family gatherings alone and all while going through her first deployment as well. My wife works tirelessly to make sure that our family is taken care of and most days without a break or help of any kind. I want more than anything to be able to give my wife a break. A break from dishes and laundry and taking care of everyone but herself. She loves Disney, as does my daughter and has always wanted to stay at the Fort Wilderness Lodge. Being able to take my wife and daughter on a four night trip to stay at the Fort Wilderness Lodge would not only allow my wife time to relax and unwind but also allow our family time to bond and grow closer without the distractions of everyday life. Over the last year I have been in Training or Deployed for both Mother's Day and my wife's birthday - the two times of year that I would normally get to spoil her. This trip would help me to show her how much she means to me and how much I appreciate her supporting me so that I can serve our country.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Nigel donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much to everyone who donated towards our wish. I was able to take my wife and daughter on a Disney vacation. We had so much fun meeting characters, riding rides and enjoying the delicious snacks. I'm so grateful to Vettix and all of the donors who helped me to give such an awesome gift to my family. After being away for so long it was wonderful to be able to have fun with my family and to watch my daughter make so many memories!
- matthew
My name is Sgt. Jesus Vasquez Jr but I am better known as "Chuya". I served with 2nd Force Recon BN. which became Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). I deployed with the 26th MEU in 2003 to Iraq and then again in 2005. I also became a jump master. In 2006 my life came to a halt when I had a hard landing while doing a parachute free fall training exercise. My leg was fractured and they had to install a plate and several screws. I got a staph infection from the hospital and ended up with osteomyelitis, a bone infection. After over 20 limb salvage surgeries my doctors recommended that they would have to amputate the leg due to severe infection and loss of blood flow to the leg. On October 1, 2010 they amputated my leg. The Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio worked hard to get me into a leg. Seven months later I was able to return back home to my wife and kids. During all this time my wife sacrificed and stayed by my side to see me through my recovery and still does to this day. She has been my nurse, my best friend and without her I do not know where I may have been through all my health and emotional problems. I was medically retired in February of 2012 after my medical conditions forced me to give up my passion, serving. I would love to go see an MMA fight in Las Vegas. This is not only about the fight but a chance for me to take my wife who also serves as my caregiver to do something special. We have four kids ages 14,12,7 and 2 and she deserves a well needed break. She loves Las Vegas and watching UFC with me, and this would mean so much to her. I also have a sister there who I have only been able to see a couple times and could visit with her.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2000 - 2011
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Ryan donated $30.00
- Cindy donated $10.00
- Ryan donated $30.00
- Michael donated $20.00
- Barrie donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I can not express how much gratitude I have for Vet Tix and the kind donors who made our dream come true to see the UFC. It was an amazing night and such a great experience. There is no way that we could have done it on our own and you guys made it possible. For the first time in a long time we were able to enjoy life again without thinking of doctor appointments and medical problems. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!!!!
- Jesus
My name is specialist Christopher Brunelle I am a Iraq war Purple Heart Vet. I have let the PTSD get the best of me. I was injured in 2005 when a suicide bomber attacked my hummer and blew us up. My gunner was killed in the explosion. I was to proud to let anyone help me or take help from anyone. I tried to do it on my own. I just about let the PTSD get the best of me. It cost me my marriage but I'm ok with that part now. I was at a very dark place in life didn't want to be here anymore. One day I was thinking what to do and how to do it, when one of my little girls came out and said daddy just want to say I love you. I still deal with the nightmares and flashbacks but I'm use to that now. My wish is to attend the night race at Bristol Motor Speedway. I am asking for 3 hot passes and race tickets for that day because I don't drive that far anymore. For the longest time I have been unable to get out and go places, with the help of some good friends and brothers I am able to now.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1998 - 2010
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Ryan donated $30.00
- CLARK donated $100.00
- sherry donated $50.00
- Larry donated $20.00
- Connie in Honor of Robert Cox donated $25.00
- Frank in Honor of OIF Purple Hearts donated $265.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I had a great time at the race although it was postponed and we could not stay and watch the ending of the race we had a great time. We met some great people. We met some of the drivers a few owners saw a great concert by Craig Morgan and a all around great time. Even got a laugh out of Richard Childress. He walked by I was standing there just got done drinking a Ole Mokey Mountain Moonshine drink and still had the jar in my hand. He was standing there signing things and looked at me so I handed him the jar he asked me are you serious I said yep! He laughed and signed it! It was a great time!
- Christopher
My name is TSgt Luis F Mejia and last summer my family Alex (wife), Anthony (17), Valerie(14), and Natalie (4) were set to take a trip to Disney World. Instead I ended up deploying to Africa and Afghanistan, so we had to put our trip on hold. This trip was special for two reasons, first it would be our last family vacation before my son goes off to college and second it would be the first time my youngest daughter visits Disney World. I am humbly requesting 5 park hopper tickets for Disney world so we can share this vacation together. I have been in the military 17 years and would not trade the experience for anything. Thank you for all you do for our veterans!
U.S. Air Force (Veteran)
1998 - 2019
Wish Fulfilled By:
- richard donated $50.00
- Theresa donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to personally thank Richard,Theresa and Veteran Tickets Foundation general Hero's Wish Fund on behalf of my family. It was a great experience which would not have been possible without your generosity. It was the perfect vacation to transition from my son leaving to college, my middle daughter starting high school and my youngest daughter starting kindergarten. This will be a moment in time my entire family will look back on and reflect as our lives go in different directions. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
- Luis
My Dads name is Sgt. Ian Thomas Sanchez. He died when his M Gator utility vehicle hit an IED during a security sweep. My name is Jesse and In 2011 I was diagnosed with my first brain tumor. I had to spend a very lonely two months in the hospital and a few years of rehab. Having an acquired brain injury changed my life in every aspect. My Mom who is chronically very sick could not stay with me and my Dad was KIA. I had a nice roommate, but felt sad I didn't have my Mother to stay with me. I used to Listen to Justin Beibers Song " Pray." It is what got me through that nightmare. Although I have another brain tumor, the prognosis is better than the first kind I had. Every day is a struggle with my health. Due to a lot of medical expenses, I can't afford to see Justin Bieber on his tour. I would love to take a friend with me and my Step Dad (my Mom would never let me go alone).
U.S. Army (Family of KIA)
2006
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Robert donated $25.00
- Jeremy donated $100.00
- FRED donated $15.00
- Jill donated $25.00
- Clifford donated $25.00
- Christopher donated $10.00
- Vincent donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- Edward donated $10.00
- William (BJ) in Honor of MSgt & Mrs.Billy J Williams donated $10.00
- richard donated $50.00
- todd donated $50.00
- Frank donated $20.00
- Erin donated $20.00
- Michael donated $50.00
- Teresa donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Michael donated $40.00
- John donated $20.00
- Frank donated $10.00
- Travis donated $10.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
To all the donors who made this wish possible, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity does not go unnoticed and unappreciated. I, my Aunt and my friend has a wonderful time at the Justin Beiber Concert and without all you generous people, I would not have been able to go.
- Jesse
My name is SSG Smilowska, I have been on active duty for 18 years and served multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Since than I have returned home and married my wife and had four beautiful children Charlotte (5), Savanna (4), Jameson (2), and Abigail (1). I have been married to my wife for six years and she is the glue that keeps this family together. I went through the medical evaluation process and was determined that I could remain in service with limited capabilities. I am hoping to retire at 23 years and spend as much time with the family as possible. I have never been to Disney World and neither has my wife. I would love to take my kids and my wife together so we can all experience it together for the first time and see the priceless looks on the kids faces when they meet Aerial or Elsa. Thank You Vet Tickets for trying to make this wish come true. Even if we do not get this wish We truly enjoy the site and will continue to support for a long time to come.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Reginald donated $50.00
- Alan donated $900.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Having a great time at Disney, Kids love it and already have said they do not want to leave. So much to do and so little time it feels like we will never get to do everything and will most certainly have to come back. Thank you Vet Tickets and My Hero's Wish Disney World Vacation and all the Donors who made this trip possible. I never seen kids with bigger smiles than they have right now. This is truly a magical place. I don't know who is having more fun though me or the kids. Still have two more days left and lots to do.
- brian
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