Past Hero's Wishes
Hello my name is SPC Navarro, I will be deploying to Afghanistan, I am married and have 2 kids. My wife and my kids are my treasures. I love them so much. My daughter is 3 years old and her birthday will be coming up, but unfortunately, I will miss her birthday since I will be overseas. Her biggest wish is to meet Mickey mouse... I will love to be able to take my family to disneyland before i deploy and be able to spend some very special memories with my family. 2 day hopper tickets will be so great but anything will be gladly appreciated . Thank you so much on behalf of me and my family.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2009 - 2012
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I Deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom back in 2011-2012. I want to Thank the Donors that fulfilled my Hero's Wish to Disneyland. My family and I had an amazing time. Thank you very much we really appreciated. God Bless you always.
- SGT Navarro
I will be on leave in July and I would really like it if we could go to disneyland with 3 day park hopper tickets and kinda get away from the day to day life so its extra special before I have to go back. My wife has family nearby so we don't have to pay lodging. My oldest son is 6 years old and he has been a wonderful help to my wife, both around the house, and with our new baby who will be turning one during my r&r. So it will not only be a special event to reward my oldest for all his help, but a celebration for my youngest sons birthday, and also a chance for me to have some extra special memories before I have to go back to Afganistan.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Robert donated $385.00
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Born and raised in Chicago, I have grown up as a Die Hard Cubs fan. I went to many games with my grandfather back in the 80's and with friends and family in the 90's. I brought my wife to her first Cubs Game back in the early 90's. But, being in the Military and with all the deployments and moving around I have never had the opportunity to bring my whole family to a game. I am a father of three awesome childeren, Kayla 17, Mariah 15, and Brian Jr., 12. My dream is to be able to treat my wife Betsy and my three kids to box seats at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. My Mother who lives in the Chicago area and who is as big a Cubs fan as I am has not been to a game in over 20 years. She has had a few health setbacks in the past few years. If possible I would love to be able to bring her with my wife and I and her three grandchilderen. This year the Cubs are hosting the NY Yankees...THAT would be the ultimate dream come true!
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I once again want to thank VET Tickets for making this summer a one to remember. Being able to take my entire family to the Cubs game was great. Not only that....We sat 8 rows behind home plate, and was escorted onto the field before the game for batting practice and pictures. Thanks Vet TIX and the Chicago Cubs organization for making that possible. CW2 Brian Travis
- Brian Traivs
My name is MSgt Robert Zehnder. I made the choice many years ago to serve my country in the Air Force, and I have just returned from my 3rd deployment. Because of my commitment to the Air Force, and to our great country, I have missed many important dates with my family, including birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Because of my example, both of my children have followed in my footsteps and enlisted in the Air Force to serve along side of their dear old Dad. Both my son and my daughter make me very proud with their service as Security Forces Fire team members. I am sure that there are many others more deserving of this wish than I. But if awarded a Hero's Wish, I would like to attend the Kenny Chesney concert at Blossom Music Center, June 23, 2011. I know this is a reach but I would like to meet Mr. Chesney and shake his hand to thank him personally for the support he shows our all of our troops. I would very much like to share this experience with my wife, as she has been the backbone of my military career and deserves this wish more than I do. Thank you in advance for your consideration in making my Hero’s Wish come true! Vettix is an amazing organization that has helped soldiers I know personally. Thank you very much for your consideration and for all you do for our veterans.
U.S. Air Force (Veteran)
1982 - 2014
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting myself and my family attend this concert it was one of the best I have ever see (being in the 5th row and actually shaking his hand and all of us getting our pictures taken with him). Your organization is a blessing and the people who donate to it are good hearted people thinking of our Veterans. Again thank you very much for the concert, it was a great night!!!!!!
- ROBERT
Hi everyone. I just got back from Afghanistan and re-united with my family earlier this year and now have been informed I am going back to the same place this Jan. I would love to be able to take my whole family of 10 to the Kenny Chesney Concert at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on June 11, 2011 on my R&R. My first child was born during my last deployment. My wife and I are blessed to have such a giving family that they helped her through everything while I was overseas. I got back looking forward to spending quality time with everyone after I got done with some re-class training. To not much surprise at all I will be heading back to Afghanistan very soon. It would be a dream come true to be able to take the whole family to a concert that they would love as a thank you for all they have done for my family. I myself have not ever been to a concert and would love to see some of my favorite performers live. I have never been the one to ask for much but I know there is no way that I could do this on my own. Thank you for all you guys do. Vet Tix is an amazing organization that has helped soldiers I know personally. Thank you again.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2006 - 2011
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Lindsay donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to to send the biggest thanks and well wishes to the Messina Touring group and individual donor for the great tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert in Green Bay, WI. It was truly and amazing experience with memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you Vettix for bringing these opportunities and people together and making long lasting memories for so many people! Sincerely, Brad
- Brad
On 24 September 2008 in Charkh Logar Province, the lead Humvee that Steve Martin was riding in was hit with an IED, Improvised Explosives Device. Steve was in Afghanistan embedded with the US Army as a Law Enforcement expert to assist in training the Afghan Police Force. Steve was blown thru the top of his vehicle and laid unconscious as Al-Qaeda fighters were dragging him away. If not for the actions of his squad leader Steve would not be here today. After a long journey home and numerous surgeries it was finally decided that it would be best to remove both legs...that surgery occurred on 3 November 2009. He has worked hard and recovered “one step at a time”...his first day back on the job and in uniform for AZ Department of Public Safety was 18 November 2010. Steve’s Hero’s Wish is to one day throw out the First Pitch to a home game for his favorite team...the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baseball has always been his first love and ever since the Diamondbacks came into existence he has been a HUGE fan! Steve owns every version of DBacks jersey ever made except one...the current home white jersey. His name, Martin, and #14 is on every one. He’s been to 26 countries and one of these jerseys has seen every country with him. Thank you for considering this Hero’s Wish and for any help to make it come true!
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1991 - 1998
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Joshua donated $20.00
- Rodney donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank VETTIX and everyone else involved for making this day possible. What a great organization! Thanks.
- Stepehen
My name is Kevin Hardin and I was seriously wounded while serving as a front-line combat medic in Samarra, Iraq on 9/30/07. I was on my 13th month of deployment when I was injured. I endured over 32 surgeries while in the hospital and am now 100% disabled due to my injuries. When I was recently asked if I have any regrets for joining the Army, my answer is absolutely no. I have no regrets whatsoever for joining the Army and serving my country; what is there to regret? The only regret I might have is the fact that I can no longer serve my country and be a combat medic. My wife and I, along with my father who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, are planning a trip to Orlando, Florida in May 2011. I wish for tickets for Universal Studios in Orlando. Thank you for any assistance you can be.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2004 - 2009
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I cannot thank you enough for the tickets for Universal! It was truly an awesome experience and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so very, very much for granting my wish. It is very much appreciated.
UPDATE: Message from Kevin's mother Terry - "our precious son Kevin Hardin has suddenly passed away on 01/22/2012"
- Kevin
I am a die hard Texas Rangers fan and currently deployed to Iraq. I will be coming home on leave in the middle of May, around the 10th. I will be home a couple weeks after my first anniversary as well as my daughters second birthday. Both my wife and my daughter are big Rangers fans also. Last season was an amazing year for my Rangers, with not only winning their first ever playoff game, but making it all the way to the World Series. I was in Iraq during their epic journey and could not enjoy any of the games of my beloved team. I did the best I could to keep up with the games, but with my hectic schedule that was fairly difficult. For my Hero’s Wish I would like to be able to take my wife to a game for our anniversary while at the same time taking my daughter to her first MLB and Texas Rangers game for her 2nd birthday. Thank you for your consideration in making my Hero’s Wish come true!
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2009 - 2015
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Rodney donated $250.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just want to say thank you for giving me an opportunity to see my favorite team play after missing their World Series run the previous season. Unfortunately my daughter was not able to go to her first game due to being sick, but she was at home with grandma watching ever second of it cheering "Lets go Rangers".
- Gregory
If I were given just One wish; what would it be? That seems easy but I have so many answers to that question and most of them are self gratifying. So....I really soul searched and remembered who gave up everything to support me in my crisis after deployment. The physical and mental rehabilitation alone demanded her constant attention. You see...she had been studying to be a Veterinarian for over 5 years, and this was her dream. When I returned from the Middle East, all that changed. I was no longer the man that she agreed to marry prior to deployment. Never the less, she honored our commitment to each other and we got married. Her and I had talked about what we would do for our honeymoon almost daily before I left, and always narrowed it down to a weekend in a Las Vegas Suite. We would fantasize of toasting our champaigne glasses while sitting in our hotub over looking the Las Vegas strip. We would sometimes disagree on the shows we wanted to see, but found compromise when the Cirque du Soleil venue came to life. Unfortunately upon returning from war, Melisa had to quit her graduate studies and take care of me. She never did get to continue that dream, but we had 3 beautiful children that became her priority. Her and I never did get to go to Las Vegas for our Honeymoon. We spent our honeymoon at a V.A. hospital in Palo Alto, California. If Vet Tix is offering to me a "Heros Wish" than I have a very expensive answer. I would like to take my wife to Las Vegas to see the "O" Show by Cirque du Soleil. The tickets range from $98.00 to $150.00 each. I can cover the traveling expenses and probably a hotel room somewhere close by, but that would be all I could afford due to our financial position. Thank you for hearing my wish and Thank you for being there for us.
U.S. Navy (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1992 - 2010
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Rodney donated $20.00
- Rodney donated $430.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
WoW, what a show! I want to thank Veterans Tickets Foundation and its donors for making my wife and my dream come true. We experienced a new love while spending this time together. Thank you. I am having problems with my pictures at the moment but will get some on the website as soon as possible. Thanks again VetTix.
- Anthony
My name is SGT Pedro Encinas, and I am currently on my second deployment to Afghanistan. I deployed for the first time in 2007, when my first daughter was only 3 months old, and came back from that deployment when she was over 1 year old, so you can all imagine how much of her life I missed. On this, my second deployment I left when my second daughter was 9 months, so I missed her 1st birthday too! I do not regret serving my Country, I really enjoy my job, but as we all know, this job is very unpredictable and unfortunately, I have missed very important times with my family like birthdays, anniversaries, first steps, first words, and many more milestones. For that reason and because I love my little family, I would love to be able to, in a way make it up to them, try to make up for lost time by taking them to Disneyland, a place that I know will put a smile on their face, and let them forget for a couple of days all the sadness and loneliness we have all felt because of the deployments. Thank you very much for this opportunity, and God Bless!
(Veteran)
2004 - 2012
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Brittney donated $20.00
- Matthew donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thanks to everyone that made our Disneyland Dream a reality! We really appreciate what you do for our military families! Thank you for all your support!
- Encinas Family
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