Past Hero's Wishes
My name is SSG Patrick Hughes with the Tennessee Army National Guard currently serving on my second deployment in 3 years. I have 3 little boys ages 4, and twins who are 2. I have missed so much time with them over the past 3 years and my Hero's wish is that I would love to take them to Disney World when I return from this deployment. To be able to spend 4-5 days seeing their little faces light up when they see Donald, Goofy, and of course Mickey Mouse would truly be a blessing. I would need 5 tickets for my wife, myself, and my 3 little boys. Thank you all so much for everything you do for us and God Bless.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for making my family's dream come true. Your generous donation allowed me to give my kids the vacation of a lifetime. To see their faces light up when they saw Mickey Mouse is a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life. Again, thank you for the kindness and generosity you have shown to my family. God bless.
- Patrick
My name is SFC Nicole Durbin and I left my family on April 11th of 2011. Our adventure begins when the Army PCS’d me from WI to MI, before the move we could say we were given the short end of the stick leaving us with little money and a lot of pain in our family. Once we got to MI, hoping for a better life and ready to start fresh, I was informed the unit was deploying, a bit of a shock since we moved to MI in Nov and the unit was deploying in Apr. We decided it would be good way to save money and take the family on a Disney trip since we had gone through as much as a family could handle. Shortly after my departure my husband informed me the house we currently live in needed $2500 worth of electrical and plumbing and if it wasn’t taken care of they would have to be removed from the home, about a month later our transmission in our car seized up costing us $3000. Recently on my R&R when my husband picked me up from the airport, heading home we were in an accident, a part from a semi truck flew off and smashed into the front of our vehicle. Besides starting the R&R off badly, my children were beyond surprised to see me it was the best Christmas gift a mother could ask for. For the past 9 months I've watched my babies grow up from Skype, little videos and pictures, my husband has done a phenomenal job with the boys since roles have been reversed in life. This deployment has been really hard on my youngest son not understanding why mommy is gone for so long, my oldest just keeps telling me he wants me to come home. When I returned from R&R I was informed our house is so outdated that there is no insulation in the house and it needs to be done as soon as possible to keep the house warm for the kids and pipes freezing. I really want to take my family to Disney World despite all the mishaps in the past 9 months, I just want to give my children a vacation and see the biggest smiles on their faces. I think this would be a dream come true; Regardless if you answer my wish or not thank you for all the wishes you have answered and the support you provide us. This trip is planned for when I come home from deployment. I would need 3 Adult and 1 child 4 day Park Hopper Disney World Orlando tickets for: My spouse, myself, son (11 years old) and son (5 years old) We would arrive on 20 May thru 25 May 2012. Thank you so very much if you answer our wish.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Alan donated $575.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! This was the best trip ever and a dream come true for my family. I am soooo beyond grateful for the opportunity to take my family to Disney World and spend time together as a family. Thank you Veteran Tix you are the best and thank you to the donors!!!!
- Nicole
I am currently in Afgahnistan and scheduled for block leave in May 2012. My wife and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary January 16th 2012 and again for the 4th time I was not there. When we were married we were not in a typical wedding and I never proposed in the conventional dream way. My Hero's wish is to take my son (1yr), daughter (5 yr), and wife to Disney World in Orlando Florida in May and somehow arrange a public vow renewal where I can wear my Dress uniform and get on one knee for my much deserving wife. She has supported me through every moment of our life and my career with minimal complaint. I would love to show her that she and my Family are what keeps me focused and able to maintain my resiliancy through deployments and my Army career. Additionaly this would grant the wish of my daughter which asks if I will take her to Disney and get her cotton candy. There is no date but if this dream is possible I am sure I can get the date arranged to work together for this. Thank you again for all you do as sponsors and supporting Soldiers.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2000 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Michael donated $25.00
- Alan donated $550.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you for every Donation recieved and the support that everyone has given. This wish was a truly amazing memory for my family and I. We recieved the tickets for Disney right before my return from Afghanistan and then Disney went above and beyong by granting my wish to renew my vows to my wife in the rose garden in Dress Blues. We also had a princess breakfast in the castle for my wife and daughter. Needless to say this was very amazing and we are so greatful to everyone. Thank you very much.
- Jacob
My Hero's wish is to enjoy a full Nascar weekend with pit passes and if possible, meet Dale Jr. Don't really care which race or where. I am currently in Afghanistan on deployment with the 45th IBCT, 1/179 INF BN, E Co 700 BSB as a part of the Recovery/Maintenance Team. We have suffered many losses here. While here many of us where able to watch a few of the races. Many of us ordered cars and trucks and started a RC race schedule with qualifying and points. Of course, I put the "88" and a few logos on the side of my truck. Sent pictures to JR Motorsports. They thought it was cool. I didn't get to make all the races due to missions but, when I did, it was a good way to get away from the elements. What a way to get back into the swing of things after I get home. I am not real sure when that will be yet. Should be before the race at Texas. My request would be at a track that I have not been to yet. Maybe Kansas Speedway? Like I said earlier, any track is good with me.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Christine donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
The package was totally awesome. Three OEF soldiers and their families had the time of our lives. Can't Thank You enough.
- William
My name is SMSgt Don Russo I will be returning in February or March 2012. Over the past 2 years, I relocated my family from Europe back to the US; got them settled in our new duty station; then went on several temporary duty assignments for about a year. I have not spent a lot of quality time with them and a vacation is well overdue. Needless to say, I've missed lots of birthdays and holidays and I want to make it up to my wonderful wife and my beautiful children. I hope to take my kids to Disneyland and my wife to Manhattan and Venice beaches and other attractions around LA and San Diego. My Hero's wish is that I would like to take my wife and 3 kids to Disneyland in the spring of 2012. I would greatly appreciate tickets to Disneyland. I'll need 5 tickets because I have 3 kids ages 8,3,and 2 plus my wife and I.
U.S. Air Force (Veteran)
1991 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Alan donated $500.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you for fulfilling our California dream and making the trip to Disneyland a reality. We had a wonderful time and it was all because of Vettix and the generosity of your amazing donors! Regards, Don Russo, SMSgt, USAF
- Don Russo
My Hero's wish is to attend the Miami Heat Basketball game while I'm on R&R from deployment. While on my deployment my father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and his favorite basketball team is the Miami Heat. And I would like to surprise him with tickets to the game when I go home on R&R. I would really appricate the donation. Thank you God Bless.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Jason donated $100.00
- Orlando donated $100.00
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I got married in May this year and found out two days later that I was deploying for a year to Afghanistan. My husband has 2 daughters and it has been hard for me to get closer to them since deploying. They are 9 and 3 and my Hero's wish is that I would love to surprise them with a disneyland trip when I am home on R&R leave to bring our family closer than ever. I will be home on R&R in February and we will have the girls the 3rd weekend in February.
U.S. Navy (Veteran)
2000 - 2012
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Our family had such a great time at Disney! Thank you so much for donating the tickets. We thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. We will have these great memories forever and we are truly thankful for that :)
- Jaclyn
WE WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE OKLAHOMA THUNDER VS LA LAKERS GAME IN OKC ON THURSDAY FEB 23RD 2012. ME AND MY HUSBAND HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS AND SPENT OUR EARLY RELATIONSHIP WORKING ALOT TRAINING FOR OUR UPCOMING DEPLOYMENT, THEN SPENT A YEAR APART TO RETURN HOME AND PREPARE TO PACK UP AND PCS TO A NEW STATE. WE ARE NOW SETTLED IN OKLAHOMA ONLY 45 MINUTES FROM MY HUSBANDS CHILDREN SO WE HAVE THEM AT LEAST EVERY OTHER WEEKEND PLUS THE 2 CHILDREN I HAVE THAT LIVE WITH US SO OUR HOUSE STAYS PRETTY ACTIVE WITH 5 KIDS ALL UNDER THE AGE OF 6! NOW WE ARE EXPECTING OUR 6TH CHILD BETWEEN THE TWO OF US AND I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR MY HUSBAND BEFORE WE GET BUSY WITH THE NEW BABY BECAUSE HE IS CONSTANTLY DOING WHAT HE CAN FOR THIS FAMILY. HE IS A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND AN EXCEPTIONAL FATHER TO ALL 5 CHILDREN AND BECAUSE HE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN OKLAHOMA, HE IS A HUGE OKLAHOMA SPORTS FAN, ESPECIALLY BASKETBALL, WITH HIS SECOND FAVORITE TEAM BEING THE LA LAKERS! NEITHER OF US HAVE EVER BEEN TO A PROFESSIONAL SPORTING EVENT SO MY HERO'S WISH IS BEING ABLE TO SPEND SOME TIME TOGETHER WATCHING MY HUSBANDS FAVORITE TEAMS FACE OFF IN A SPORT WE BOTH ENJOY WOULD BE A DATE WE'D NEVER FORGET!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Rodney donated $200.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thanks for making my wish come true. My husband and I had a blast at the game. It was a great experience that we will never forget.
- gwendolyn
My name is MSGT ISMAEL SAGREDO and I was born July 3, 1968 in Naples Florida. I enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA in Dec 1992. After graduation, I reported to the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, California in March 1993 and trained as a 0341, Mortar Man. I received orders to 1st Battalion 4th Marines and was assigned to Weapons Company, 81mm Mortar Platoon where he operated as a plotter in the fire direction control center. While assigned to 1/4 he deployed in 1994 with the 15th MEU and again in 1996 with the 13th MEU participating in Operations Restore Hope, Polar Ox Returns, and Desert Fox. In January 1997, I was assigned to Marine Barracks, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and assumed the billet of Platoon Sergeant for 2nd Platoon Windward Company. I served with the Marine Barracks until January 1998 and was then assigned to 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I was then assigned, to Echo Company, Weapons Platoon as the Platoon Sergeant. While serving with 2/3, I deployed to Okinawa, Japan and participated in a series of bilateral exercises designed to increase U.S. Navy Sailors' understanding of Southeast Asian cultures called CARAT 99 aboard the USS Fredrick (LST 1184). In June 2000, I received orders to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California to attend Drill Instructor School. Upon graduation, I reported to 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Charlie Company where I worked as a Drill Instructor for five platoons and a Senior Drill Instructor for three platoons. After Drill Instructor duty, I reported to 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment in Camp Pendleton, California. I deployed with 1/5 to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom II, serving in Fallujah and Operation Iraqi Freedom III where I served in Ramadi. I received a meritorious combat promotion to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant on April 2, 2005. In 2006, I was selected, and assigned to serve as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor, Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, NROTC Consortium. I participated at Officer Candidates School as a Sergeant Instructor for PLC Seniors, Echo Company in the summer of 2006 and as a Platoon Sergeant in Golf Company in the summer of 2008. I was promoted to my present rank of Master Sergeant on November 1, 2008. After AMOI duty I reported to 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment in Camp Pendleton, California. I fulfilled the duties as Weapons Company Operations Chief. Upon the Battalions, deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom 10.2 I was assigned to the Embedded Training Team Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Battalion. My Hero's wish is for two Ski lift passes for Big Bear in California on December 25th and 26th.
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
All, Thank you for granting my wish this year. It has been a hard year with combat deployments and other personnel things in my life. This day is a day that I will never forget. Again thank you. Respectfully MSGT Sagredo Ismael
- Ismael
My wish is for New England Patriots tickets for a Sunday or Monday game. Whether it's the current season or the following season. My wife, being a veteran and a Patriots fan as well, would be ecstatic to be able to attend a game. Since my injury the thing thing that heals me the most is her happiness. This would do that more than most anything else. I married into a New England Patriots family which makes me a fan by proxy. My wife, who is also a veteran (OIF) experienced as much emotional trauma as I did physical trauma when I was injured during OEF. This would be more for her than me but her happiness is what continues to heal my wounds. Thank you
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1992 - 2003
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I thought I had submitted this but I couldn't find it in a search so here goes... This was a wonderful gift. The seats were absolutely amazing. We had such a great time. It was a treat for me as much as it was for my wife and her parents. Thank you so much. And I apologize for not having an image... we were having so much fun we didn't have a chance to take a picture (and my iPhone died)
- Matthew
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