Past Hero's Wishes
My husband, Medically Retired SSGT Randall Martel, and I are requesting any help that you can provide. Our wish is to take our family to Disney World. We would need (6) 4-8 day park hopper passes to Disney World for our family. (from 12/2/12-12/8/12) using a Disney vacation club belonging to the head of the family. Prior to my husband’s 18 month deployment, he was a police officer which was his dream job. We are both foster parents, taking in troubled teens, and I was a fulltime student working on my bachelors’ degree with hopes of going to law school to become a lawyer. Things did not go as planned and in every tragedy there are miracles peeking around corners setting you on the path to lessons learned. At the end of my husband’s 18 month deployment he was shipped to Fort Campbell Kentucky for three months of treatment then to Fort Dix New Jersey for another three months of treatment. My daughters Chelsea, Kira, Shelbie and myself followed spending our life savings to be near him while he was getting treatment for PTSD and a Traumatic Brain Injury. After more than 24 months the military finally put him on MRPII Orders, which made allowed him to receive treatment closer to home at Hanscomb Air Force base around 5 hours away. My dream of going to law school however was just not possible. My job became driving my husband around to his doctor’s appointments which made it impossible to find a job or professor that would allow me to take time off. During the switch between the military MRPII orders and the VA compensation, we almost lost our home, this was very stressful on the whole family. We've been learning to live with PTSD and a brain injury but it has been a struggle from day one. We have endured many hours of our own therapy with counselors to learn how to deal with everything. One of the suggestions my counselor had for me was to get out of the house and volunteer my time somewhere. This allowed me to have "me" time and do something that I love. I searched around and found that I could volunteer my time with the local Public Defenders Office. Ironically, this has since turned into a clerkship under the Vermont Law Reading Program which (while I haven’t gotten paid for the last 4 and a half years) allows me to sit for the bar exam after four years instead of going to law school. I will be sitting for the exam in February. The state of Vermont has recently asked us to adopt a teenage girl in need of a home, which we did. We now have four girls who have endured through all the craziness of life with a parent with a brain injury. Obviously, Disney World tickets for all six of us would be a lot to ask, so we would appreciate any help at all. Randall and Jessica Martel
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1985 - 2009
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Emily donated $20.00
- Audra donated $20.00
- Justin donated $20.00
- Alan donated $1,160.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
There are no words to express our gratitude to the gracious donors that made it possible for our family to visit Disney World. For my husband, not only was this a wonderful vacation surprise, it also let my husband know that his duty to his country is appreciated and remembered. Although, my husbands view remains “one need not receive thanks for defending one’s country” and “so many people gave so much more”, this sure felt like a BIG HUG and THANKS a BUNCH to me!!!! I know my husband and I will never forget the kindness of this gift and vow to pay it forward to other veteran’s in need. Sincerely grateful, The Martels PS: we will send pictures as soon as we get them!!! BIG HUG to ED and ALAN!!!!
- Randall & Jessica Martel
My dad is a Vietnam Veteran and my wish is to take him to go to a Green Bay Packer game at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin. If there is any way to get tickets to see any game, especially if they are playing the Chicago Bears or the Minnesota Vikings. (Nov. 14th, 2011 07:30 PM) would be the best. I would love to go with him, my brother is a huge Packer fan as well and my mom would just want to go because we are going! I am currently on active duty, living and working in Arlington, VA. So I will have to take leave to go home, but this would be so memorable for my entire family.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you SOOOOO much!!! We made a whole weekend of this! I took leave and came home, we went up to Green Bay on Saturday, visited the Packer Hall of Fame and tailgated on Sunday before the game. It was a wonderful experience that my family could never afford to do before. Cannot thank Veterans Tickets and Associated Bank enough for these tickets!!! Thank you for all that you do for veterans!
- MSgt Megan Hunter
My name is SSG Jason Lieber. I have an amazing wife named Kariann who supports the whole family with soccer practice, football practice, and weekly family nights. Our oldest son Taylor is 11 and plays Pee Wee Football for the Cardinals in Sierra Vista. Our middle daughter is 7 and plays soccer for the Ft. Huachuca Fireballs. Our youngest daughter is 6 and is on a waiting list for soccer and dance. All our kids are extremely active. I have been away from my family on and off for the past 3 years. I wish to take my family to an Arizona Cardinals Football game with seats as close as we can get. I have a wife named Kariann and 3 Childeren: Son Taylor 11, Daughter Jerzee 7, and Daughter Lanna 6. There are a total of 5 of us so it would be amazing if we could get seats for all of us. If not at least for me and my son to go.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- jon donated $10.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
Hello my name is Specialist Yolanda Eddings and I am currently serving my second deployment in Afghanistan from 2011 with a return date to come home sometime in October 2012. My first deployment was in Iraq from 2009-2010. This has been a long, rough deployment for my husband and three sons ages 13, 12 and 4. When we found out I was going to deploy eight months after getting to our second duty station, we had to make the decision of either staying at our home base or my family moving in with my parents in Colorado to help them around the house. My mom and dad were gracious to open their home to an additional four people. They are getting older and could use the help. I was able to surprise my family excluding my husband on R & R because he had to pick me up from the airport, but one thing I wish I could surprise my boys is, of course with me coming home, but also tickets to see their two favorite football teams; the Baltimore Ravens and San Diego Chargers as well as my dream to attend my first professional football game and meet a player. We all five would hopefully like to go before we PCS in February 2013 out of the states. They play on November 25, 2012 in San Diego, CA. Thank you for your heartfelt consideration and God Bless.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2007 - 2021
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Magaly donated $2.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much Vet Tix for the awesome experience to see the Ravens vs. Chargers! Thank you also to the San Diego Chargers. My family and I had a great time at the game. I couldn't ask for anything more. The weather was spectacular throughout the whole game, the seats were amazing and it gave us an opportunity to bond even more from me coming back from my 12 month deployment. You guys do an amazing job! Keep up the good work. Yolanda
- Yolanda
My name is LT. Scott Vanarsdel, I have just finished a year-long deployment to Afghanistan and have now returned home to Owasso, OK. I have three daughters that are all fans of Carrie, especially since she’s from OKLA herself. My wish is to take my daughters to the Carrie Underwood concert in Tulsa, OK. It would be an incredible thing if I were able to take my daughters to the concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa next month. It’s probably impossible but an autograph or picture would be over-the-top. This would be a great PR event for Ms. Underwood but I don’t know how you would present this to her management. Thank you for the opportunity to request tickets for this event. V/r Scott Vanarsdel, LT, SC, USN
U.S. Navy (Veteran)
2003 - 2023
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Jessica donated $650.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
The concert was great and it was a wonderful time to spend with my daughters. The Vet Tix staff really put forth the extra effort to get us extremely good seats and stayed in contact with me during the entire process. THANKS! Please let the people responsible for providing the tickets how much I really do appreciate their efforts. Merry Christmas to all, Scott
- LT Scott Vanarsdel, SC, USN
My name is LCDR John Ruane, USN. My family and I would love to see a Washington Redskins game in person. My wish is to take my family to a Washington Redskins football game. I would need 5 tickets for me, my wife and my 3 children. I have never had the opportunity to take my family to a Redskins game. We would be thrilled to attend a Home Game in 2012-2013! My deployment to Southcom consisted of anti-drug operations, as well as humanitarian aid (see attached photo of house we built in 4 days in a 3rd world country). The Lord gives back to those who give. Many blessings, John and family!
U.S. Navy (Veteran)
1988 - 2014
Thank You Message from the Hero:
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- John
I'm Jeff Grosky and I am one of the many severely injured Marines from 3rd Battalion 5th Marines that went to the deployment from hell Sept 10-April 11. On Oct 31, 2010, while on a foot patrol to take a known Taliban house...I hit an IED. One of the results is I lost my right leg below the knee. During my 19 months of rehab and recovery in San Diego, I had a wish that when I got home my dad and I could go to a Washington Redskins home game...the one against Philadelphia on Nov 18, 2012. I got home several months ago and found how hard the tickets were to get and thought maybe we would not be able to go. I grew up in Virginia Beach, as my dad is also a career retired Marine and was stationed there several times for 18 yrs. We kept the family there even though he went to Ca for one 5 yr assignment. We are long time Redskins fans, but never made it up to a home game and now we live in South Dakota. If we could get some tickets, then we would get there!!
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2009 - 2012
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just wanted to thank the Veterans Tickets Foundation and the very generous person who donated the tickets! It was an experience of a life time and something I'll probably never have the chance to do again. Its something my dad and I have wanted to do for a very long time and it was everything we expected and more. We are very grateful for the speedy response as we didn't know if we would be able to get tickets in time! The home victory against the Eagles was a perfect way to cap off a perfect trip! Here's a photo from us at the game! Thank you so much! Jeff Grosky
- Jeffrey
My name is Michael Daugherty. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. As you may know, tickets to a Steelers game are not exactly cheap, and not exactly in the price range for a senior airman in the USAF. I am constantly looking for tickets to a game at Heinz Field, however they are usually sold-out or way too expensive. My girlfriend is a Cleveland, OH native and doesn't really understand how or why we are so passionate about our Pittsburgh Steelers. It would mean so much to me if I could take her to a game in the city and let her experience what I once experienced as a child. This would be a dream-come-true for me to be able to attend a home game for my home town team. I will be returning home to the US in approximately 2 to 3 weeks, just in time for the NFL season!! If I had to choose a game, it would be the PHI vs. PIT, but honestly it wouldn't matter which game to me. The reason I chose the Philadelphia game is so that I could be a part of the I-80 rivalry game and see Mike Vick play in person against my hometown squad. Please help make my dream come true! [Service Before Self]
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I can't thank VetTix, Hero's Wish, 5 Hour Energy, and Dial Global enough. They granted me not only my wish but more than I ever imagined. Not only did we have amazing seats at a MNF game in Pittsburgh, but they granted us access behind the scenes in the broadcast booth with Boomer Esiason and the crew! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime!
- Michael
My name is Sergeant First Class Shawn Campbell. I currently have 19 1/2 years in the Army. I have deployed to Iraq four times for 43 months, to Kuwait one time for 5 months, and Saudi Arabia one time for 6 months. My wish is for 3 tickets to the NASCAR Sprint Cup: AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and I would love to get the chance to meet Clint Bowyer. He has been my favorite Driver since coming to NASCAR and would love to get to meet him at the TEXAS Race on Nov 4, 2012. I have just returned home from my 5th deployment and would love the opportunity.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
1991 - 2013
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is 1SG Kevin Engler. Currently I am deployed to Afghanistan for my 5th deployment. I would like to be able to take my wife and three kids ages 10, 8 & 5 on a 4 day park hopper to Disney World from 29 OCT-01 NOV 12. The kids would love these Park Hopper Passes because they'll be able to also go trick'r treating down there at that time. Like most Soldiers coming home and all the deployments I haven't been able to actually take my family anywhere on a real family vacation that the kids would be able to remember.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Maggie donated $20.00
- Robert donated $20.00
- Kathleen donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- Sasha donated $20.00
- Tammy donated $10.00
- Alan donated $1,370.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
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