Past Hero's Wishes
My name is SFC Paul Johnson (Ret), the dream I have is to take my fiance, Sandra and our son to Disneyland. After all she has done for me this is the one thing I want to do to show her my appreciation for what she has done. In 2003, while serving in Iraq I was wounded. I was treated at the field hospital and returned to my unit. The blast fractured bones in my lower back. Upon my return to the states I asked for help to deal with a wide range of injuries and help with my PTSD. While in the Wounded Warrior Program I met my fiance Sandra. She helped save my life in many different ways. At the time I was dealing with a heavy drinking problem and misusing my prescription pills. In 2013, I was medically discharged from the Army for PTSD, TBI, neck and back injuries and ankle and shoulder injuries. In January of 2014 I had surgery on my right shoulder and there was a complication with the surgery and I almost died on the table. They had to revive me and when I came to all I wanted was Sandra and our son. In March of 2014 they finished the operation. In December I was fully disabled at 100% by the VA and my PTSD was rated at over 70%. All I have ever wanted to do is show Sandra how much I am thankful to have her in my life. She has had to endure my ups and downs and two near death experiences in 2014. She has had to help me over come my drinking problem and find ways to deal with my anger and so many other things. With out her I would not be where I am today. She has become my angel in so many ways. It would mean the world for us to go to Disneyland as a family and help bring light to so much darkness.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Joe donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Jorge donated $10.00
- Stuart donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Lisa donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Jared donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $780.00
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I recently returned from another deployment and would like the opportunity to take my beautiful wife and two kids on a family vacation to Disney World. I would like to take my family of 4 on the 4-day Park Hopper that way we can enjoy all that Disney World has to offer. Disney World is somewhere my daughter Evelyn (6) and son Jacob (4) have always wanted to go, but with work and deployments we've never been able to plan and execute the trip in the past 6 years that I have been in. As I prepare for my post-deployment leave, I hope that I can make my kids dreams come true by taking them to Disney World to have an incredible family vacation that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles on my kids faces as they are having fun, so I can only imagine how great of a feeling it would be at Disney World.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Stage 3 Motorsports INC in Honor of Stage 3 Motorsports donated $1,000.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family and I had an amazing time at DisneyWorld, I'm very grateful to have experienced it with my kids and hope it is something they'll remember for years to come. Thanks Stage 3 Motorsports for their generous donation and VetTix for helping make it possible.
- Javier
My name is SSG. Casey McEuin. Prior to deploying to Afghanistan in 2011 I made a promise to my 3 kids that when I returned home that I was going to take them to San Francisco to a 49ers game when the new stadium opened. Unfortunately, I was injured late in 2011 and received numerous surgeries and subsequently was medically retired from the Army. I get asked constantly when we will go to the game, but with not having the means to afford to take them to the game, I put my faith and goodwill into Vettix.org to assist me in fulfilling the promise I made my children. Thank you!
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2014
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Delaina donated $25.00
- Erin donated $75.00
- David donated $200.00
- Jenny donated $100.00
- Michael donated $150.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much to the Donors that helped my children and I live a dream come true. I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream and bring my children to a San Francisco 49ers game. Not only did they give us tickets, but they gave us field passes that gave my kids the opportunity to shake hands with some of their favorite players. Thank you so much!
- Casey
My name is T.J., I serve in the US Air Force. My wife, Sarah, and I got married just over two years ago in the middle of my AF training. As such, we were unable to take a honeymoon at the time and have not had the opportunity since due to non-stop training and a deployment. My wish is for ski lift tickets for two days in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I am finally back from my deployment and have the time off to be able to take Sarah on our dream mountain honeymoon. We are stationed overseas, but we are making the long journey stateside to spend the holidays with family in Colorado. Our plan is to take a few days for ourselves to spend in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This will be our first time ever skiing together, so it will definitely be a lifelong memory.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Andrew donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $500.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you to Vet Tix and the generous donors (Angie and Andrew) who helped make our wish come true. My wife and I were able to spend two beautiful, sunny days skiing in Colorado's amazing Rocky Mountains. We had a wonderful time and made memories that will last the rest of our lives. Thank you very much!
- Trenton
My name is Nick Buchhaas. I am a retired Marine CPL. With putting my wife and children first I would never be able to attend a Blackhawks game. I am asking for this wish to take my wife and children to have this experience together as a family. I would like to thank anyone who visits this page and even more to those who donate so my wish can be fulfilled.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2009 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Guadalupe donated $10.00
- Andrew donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank everyone who donated to make my wish possible. We had a great time and had great seats, and of course even better the Hawks won!
- Nicholas
I am Thaddeus Willey and I served 13 years. I was hit by an IED in Iraq in 2009 and med-evaced to Walter Reed army hospital. After about a year of recovery I was then medically retired. I would like to take my family to a Steelers game as it has always been a dream for us. I am requesting 4 tickets to a Steelers home game for myself, my wife and my 2 daughters. Thank you for reading.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1998 - 2010
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you vettix and Pittsburgh Steelers for giving us the chance to go to a game. Had a great time and enjoyed watching the Steelers dominate at home.
- Thaddeus
I have served this great nation for 16 years and take pride in serving alongside some amazing Americans. I have recently been selected to deploy to Afghanistan. I have served in Iraq three times, and Afghanistan once already. So this will be my fifth combat deployment. I am a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy, and I love what I do. I have the distinct privilege of taking care of the U.S Marines in combat and back home. I will continue to take care of those Marines till the day that I retire. My job comes easy for me since this is what I have been doing since I was 17 (Parent waiver). But it is hard on my family. I have been married to my wife for almost 13 years, and I have three beautiful children, 18, 11, 9. These deployments are always hard for us, but I have a wonderful support network of grandparents, brother, and in-laws. My wife and oldest child have been through every deployment, and my two youngest vaguely remember me being gone, because they just thought I was working. But now they are older, and understand where I am going, and what I do. I want to have a memory that both my family and I can enjoy, and give something to them to laugh and reminisce about while I am deployed. I was breed a Niners fan since birth by my grandfather, and my wife, who never used to watch football till she met me, is a die hard fan, and is always there with me watching them on television. I have raised all my children to be Niners fans, and there rooms are decorated with Forty-Niners memorabilia. So since it is football season, I thought the most fitting Heroes wish would be to watch them live. None of my family members, including myself, have ever been to a professional football game, and who better to watch than the SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS!! I am humble to be considered for this opportunity, and I would like to thank VET TIX for offering this opportunity, and all of those make something like this possible. You are great Americans for supporting a foundation like this. I would be thankful for the opportunity to watch any 49ers game at Levi stadium.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Mark donated $25.00
- Janelle donated $50.00
- Courtney donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I had a dream come true for my family and I. It was truly a blessing and I want to thank the Veteran Tickets Foundation, and the donors who appreciate what I do, and helped make this wonderful event happen. Words cannot express how grateful I am that you made this moment and memories for my family. The game was energetic and nothing like I have experienced before. This was a moment for my family and I to experience before my deployment. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your help in supporting Veterans and making their wishes come true.
- lawrence
Greetings, my name is Jason Adams and I recently returned from my fourth deployment. I am stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, but I'm coming back to Denver to spend some time with my brother and sister and their families. This will be the last visit for awhile as I am being stationed in South Korea for two years. I would love to take my wife and kids to see my team, the Denver Broncos, when they play the New England Patriots on November 29th. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and GO BRONCOS!!!
U.S. Air Force (Veteran)
1994 - 2024
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Janelle donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
To say thank you to those who donated to make my wish come true is simply not adequate but I will do my best with this message. Truly, from the bottom of my heart (and my wife's heart), THANK YOU SO MUCH to the Veterans Ticket Foundation and the other donor (please let me know who you are so I can thank you personally!) for the gift of tickets to the Broncos/Patriots game, which turned out to be the best game of the season! I have not had such an amazing, wonderful time in many, many years! We are truly humbled and blessed by your generous donation (a donation that must have been painful, given how popular this game was). We truly appreciate your gift, as we had the absolute time of our lives. You know little about me, but you gave anyways, and for that we are blessed beyond measure. Thank you, and I hope to be in a position some day after I retire where I can grant the wish of another deserving service member. You have inspired me and I am truly, humbly, grateful. God bless!
- Jason
I am currently deployed. I am coming home in a few weeks and would love to catch a Portland Trailblazers game vs. the LA Lakers on the 28th of November in Portland. I am a huge Basketball fan and would like to go see Kobe Bryant before he retires. I'd also just love to go to a game. I haven't been to an NBA game in years.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Janelle donated $50.00
- jim donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I'd love to thank the Trailblazes for the tickets to the game this last Saturday! I had a blast and was much more the I was expecting. I'd like to thank Leupold for the sweet binoculars and the jersey! I have never felt so proud when they were reading my story about my service. When the fans gave me a standing ovation it brought tears to my eyes. Was a really heart warming experience and a perfect welcome home thanks vet tix you guys rock!
- Jeff
Hello, my name is Tyler Stauffacher and I was born and raised a die hard Green Bay Packers fan. My earliest memories are of my Grandfather, Father and aunts and uncles all huddled around the floor model zenith on Packers Sundays. We have now been blessed to have an outstanding team that we are proud of. The glory days have brought high ticket prices and no availability. People are now born live, and die a Packers fan, while on an endless season ticket waiting list. My Father, now in his late 50’s, didn’t make it to Lambeau until 2007 when I purchased tickets for him off an exchange with money I received from a re-enlistment bonus while deployed. My mother to this day has never been to the mecca of pro football that is Lambeau field. The thing most people don't understand is that when you enlist to serve in the military it takes more than just personal courage. That responsibility to serve extends to everyone in your life that loves and cares about you. My request is less about my wants and more about giving back to the ones who love and support me and my decision to continue to serve. I am requesting not only 4 tickets to Lambeau Field but asking that you help create a memory. A memory I can share with my heroes my Parents Vicki and Terry along with my wife Allison. Without them I wouldn't be the man I am today and definitely wouldn't be able to continue to defend this country that we all love. I chose this thanksgiving day game specifically because I know I will be able to take leave from my unit to attend. I would like to thank whoever is reading this for taking the time to consider my request. I truly believe programs and organizations such as this are what is right with America today. Very respectfully, Sergeant First Class Tyler A. Stauffacher
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Justin donated $50.00
- Daniel & Mia donated $450.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for granting my wish for going to the Green Bay Packers game on Thanksgiving Day! It was such an amazing experience being able to take my family to their first Packers game. Even with the rain and cold weather, it was a day I will never forget. Thank you vet tickets and the individual donors that made this possible for me. You guys rock!
- Tyler
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