Past Hero's Wishes
My husbands name is 2nd LT Randall Knauss. He would love to take his family to Disney World. After going to school for 2 years to green to gold my husband went to a 10 month school. He was home 6 weeks before he deployed to Korea. Once returning from Korea, he was home 6 months before he deployed to Europe after the war in Ukraine started. We would love to spend time together as a family relaxing after so much time apart.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Robert in Honor of Philip English donated $10.00
- Sharlet in Honor of All Servicemembers and Veterans donated $20.00
- Seth donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $190.00
- A Generous Person donated $190.00
- Charles donated $10.00
- Brandt donated $15.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Wes donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Allan donated $20.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much Vet Tix! Because of this extremely generous donation from so many amazing people, my family got to enjoy so much quality time. We were able to laugh, watch our kids believe in magic, and most importantly relax for the first time in a while. While many don't believe Disney is the place to relax, we believe the opposite. Its the perfect place to forget all the real life worries, and to allow ourselves to believe in magic again. Vet Tix and all the amazing people and donations played such a huge part in us enjoying this trip and we cannot say thank you enough!
- Randall and Family
Hello! I've been active duty Air Force for the last 9 and a half years and am currently on my fourth deployment. I'd love to be able to take my family on a vacation to Disneyland with 3-day park hopper tickets for three when I return home. I returned home from deployment #3 in February of 2021 and was asked to take deployment number #4 in March of 2022, leaving in April a week after returning home from my honeymoon. My family has been nothing but supportive and strong throughout these back to back tours and I'd love nothing more than to take them on an amazing vacation to spoil them and spend time with them.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Bryan donated $25.00
- Henry donated $25.00
- Matthew donated $25.00
- Terry donated $100.00
- Michael donated $20.00
- Leisa donated $20.00
- Melissa donated $25.00
- Steven in Honor of SPC Zachary Salmon K.I.A. 1/12/2011 donated $10.00
- Christopher in Honor of Kevin Bauer Pride donated $50.00
- Jim donated $50.00
- Edward donated $25.00
- Oscar in Honor of Jesus Christ donated $475.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much to Vet Tix and all of the donors for making this wish possible! This was my sons first time in Disneyland and California Adventure and it was amazing to see him light up each day we were at the park! The vacation was a great way to spend time with my son and my dad after coming home from deployment and I'm extremely grateful that you guys made that possible for my family. Thank you so much Bryan, Henry, Matthew, Terry, Michael, Leisa, Melissa, Steven in Honor of Zachary Salmon, Christopher in Honor of Kevin Bauer Pride, Edward, Jim, Oscar in Honor of Jesus Christ, and Hero's for making this happen!
- Elizabeth
My name is TSgt. Steven Wilson. I retired from the USAF in 2014 after serving for 17 years, I was deployed to Iraq, on my 4th deployment (2011) I was injured in an IED blast. I received a Purple Heart due to my TBI, I also suffer from hearing loss, back and knee pain, PTSD, migraines and memory issues. I had brain surgery in 2013 and had to cut my military career short due to ongoing symptoms from the blasts. My wife and children have supported me through all of my ups and downs since my injury, it would be nice to spend quality time with my family at the Happiest Place on Earth. I would love to take my large family to Disneyland, my children have not experienced the fun and magic of Disneyland, I would love to share that with them. I would like to request 12 three day park hopper passes so we could all go together. My children are 17, 16, 15 & 15 (twins), 14, 12, 8, 4 and nearly 3 & 3 (twins).
U.S. Air Force (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1997 - 2014
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Marissa in Honor of Michael G. Mooney donated $300.00
- William in Honor of William Apel donated $50.00
- James in Honor of SSgt Larry Murphy, USAF donated $100.00
- Curtis donated $50.00
- Christina donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Mary in Honor of SrA James Hansen donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- James in Honor of Bob Smith donated $540.00
- A Generous Person donated $300.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Franco donated $75.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
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I'm LCDR Kim Hendricks, a Navy Nurse Corps Officer. The University of Utah Utes will be going to the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2023 - having just won the Pac-12 championship. I went to the University of Utah for my undergraduate degree and Utah Football had been a part of my family's lives ever since. I met my husband at the U and we spent many date nights at football games. Once I joined the Navy, we had to settle for games on TV except for the occasional game, this time with our kids, most recently a game last year when they happened to play San Diego State, where we are currently stationed. We will be relocating to the East Coast this summer and the Rose bowl will likely be the last game we can attend while the kids are still young. We would be incredibly blessed for our family of 5 to able to attend the Rose Bowl this year!! I came back from deployment 2 months ago and this would be an amazing family experience. I am requesting 5 tickets so that I can attend with my husband and 3 kids, ages 12, 8, and 4.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Henry donated $25.00
- Marcie donated $50.00
- Ulric in Honor of Larry Conception donated $100.00
- Brian donated $220.00
- Raul donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
To our generous donors - Henry, Marcie, Ulric in honor of Larry Conception, Brian, and Raul: Thank you so much for sending us to the Rose Bowl - the Granddaddy of Them All!! This was an incredible experience to cheer on our team the Utah Utes. My husband and I have been Utah football fans since we attended "the U" as undergrads. We spent many date nights attending home games. Utah Football remains a big part of our lives with our kids as we catch games on TV and attend the occasional game, though being stationed away from home makes that difficult. The Rose Bowl was likely one of the last games we will be able to go to due to our next set of orders and we are so grateful to be able to have those memories with our kids while they are still young. They had a blast, even in the rain! The parking was seamless and somehow there was no traffic in LA. The VIP tailgate passes gave us an opportunity to kick back, enjoy some good food and drinks while playing games with the kids and chatting it up with fellow fans. The seats at the game took our breath away - we had a perfect view of the field from around the 40 yard line, and of course in Utah territory where it was just like home. Having recently returned from deployment, family events become so much more important and meaningful. Reintegration can be challenging and experiences like these really bring our family together. Thank you again for your incredible donation for this once in a lifetime opportunity! We are forever grateful!!!
- Kimberley
On September 11, 2001, my husband's Commander Patrick Dunn, USN, was killed while sitting at his desk in the D Ring of the Pentagon. I was left just shy of three months pregnant with our first child. Our daughter was born in 2002. I raised her, to love and respect not only the father she never met but this country and everything it's good for and everything it stands for. And most importantly, her father died for the freedom of the American people. After I remarried, my husband, Paul adopted her 10 days before he left for Iraq. She often jokes with us she has one of the longest names, Alexandria, Patricia Dunn DeSimone, and she can't fit it on the small line on her military ID. We often smile, but deep down, we admire the story her name tells. It was our daughter's choice to grow up peacefully, behind the craziness of everybody knowing our story. She just wanted to be a normal child and blend in with the rest of the kids, her age. Now that TCU has made it to the championship playoffs, our daughter is beyond excited. The cost of tickets is completely out of control, and sadly something that we cannot afford. In November 2020, I suffered an Aortic Dissection. I tore my aorta from my carotid artery to my iliac. I am one of the 3% of Americans that survive this type of event. But since then, I have been in the hospital and have not been able to travel to TCU to attend the mother's weekends and football games like I would like to. I have not been able to work. It would be our one-lifetime wish to be able to attend this game with Allie and our family. We do appreciate all you do for military families, especially the Gold Star Families.
U.S. Navy (Family of KIA)
2001
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Sharlet in Honor of All Servicemembers and Veterans donated $20.00
- Kopelani donated $100.00
- Todd in Honor of Army Personnel and Stay Home Parents donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $190.00
- Anthony donated $25.00
- James donated $10.00
- George in Honor of Karen Garrison Brummett donated $40.00
- Xiomara donated $100.00
- Sonia donated $30.00
- Joseph donated $20.00
- Julieta donated $20.00
- Brianna in Honor of R.E. Von muegge donated $10.00
- Scott donated $100.00
- Xavier donated $200.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Fabrice donated $50.00
- Angela donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of You,SFC Cunningham, thankU 4 ur service! donated $100.00
- Nikki donated $20.00
- Wendy in Honor of Rodney Loffelmacher donated $50.00
- RoseMarie donated $650.00
- Matthew in Honor of LT Florence Choe, USN donated $50.00
- Dana donated $25.00
- Genevieve in Honor of 1st Lt. Benote H Wimp donated $25.00
- Ricky donated $25.00
- Tara in Honor of USS COLE 17 donated $75.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Jeremy donated $150.00
- Joshua donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $145.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
We can't thank you enough for helping us go to the Fiesta Bowl. It's was a dream come true. The seats were perfect and the TCU Horned Frogs won!!! Next week the Horned Frogs will be in The National Championships in Los Angeles and we can't wait! We will be watching from home since the tix prices are absurd. Again, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your generosity and kindness. We will never forget this trip. Gratefully, Stephanie
- Stephanie
My name is Cpl Rick Colts, USMC 2007-2012. I am a 100% Disabled Veteran and received a Purple Heart in 2011 while on deployment in Afghanistan from injuries sustained in a IED blast while on patrol as a MWD handler. (KIA Torry L404 - Guardian of the Night) I would love to be able to take my wife and 2 kids to Disney World, that is why I am asking for 4 - 4day park hopper plus tickets. My wife and I have been married for 13yrs and have a 9yr old son and adopted my 15yr old brother back in 2020 from foster care. We moved to FL from CO in 2021 and since getting here our kids are constantly asking when we are going to take them to Disney World, but even living so close the cost of tickets is astronomical. With the help and support from Vet Tix and their donors/sponsors we could finally take our family on a much needed fun vacation so we can bond and continue to grow as a family with the magical wonder that Walt Disney World has to offer.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2007 - 2012
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Ralph donated $200.00
- Henry donated $100.00
- Gary donated $100.00
- Bryan donated $50.00
- Wayne donated $30.00
- TERRANCE donated $20.00
- Rebekah donated $25.00
- Chad donated $875.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
We can not say Thank You enough to everyone who donated and made our family bonding Disney Trip a reality! It was an amazing trip filled with love, laughter, and excitement! Our trip was extra special since we got to go the week before Christmas and enjoy all the Christmas decorations and lights, it is something none of us will ever forget! To Vet Tix, thank you so much for the Hero's Wish Program, the speed of getting our wish fulfilled and the joy you have provided for our family! Thank you all again so much, your donations in fulfilling our wish means the world to us! -The Colts Family
- Rick
My name is SRA Jordan Mccants. I currently on a 6 month deployment. This will be my third holiday season that I have been in training, TDY, or deployed. My two boys, 10 and 4, have been along to go to Disney and this would be the best present for my wife and boys. Christmas is my family's favorite holiday without me there for the past two years and now this one, it's been hard on them. I want to make this homecoming extra special.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $15.00
- Richard donated $15.00
- Dave donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Christopher donated $2.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for the experience of a life time. I truly appreciate every donation contributed to make this possible. We enjoyed every moment and will definitely have to vacation to Disney more! I thank you for all that you've done!!!
- Jordan
My name is John Barbare and I am 42 years old. I was medically retired from the US Army in 2014 after serving for 18 years where I had the best job in the Army - a Psychological Operations Team Chief. After joining the Army in 1997 at the age of 17, my unit traveled extensively, and I enjoyed every aspect of it. My first deployment was to Iraq during the invasion in 2004 and my unit spent over 1 year in Ramadi and Fallujah conducting combat operations on the front line. On my last deployment, in Afghanistan in 2011 I lived in a remote outpost doing Village Stability Operations in Regional Command -East conducting daily patrols for counter-terrorism operations. Six months in, I suffered a TBI and neck injury in an IED blast and spent time in the CASH until I was cleared. I wanted to be back out with my team (Purple Heart #1). Two months later, our outpost received ten 107mm rockets in the evening and I was one of several who didn't make it to the bunker in time (Purple Heart #2). When I woke up moments later, several of us were in the CASH and then medevacked out the next day for further evaluation/treatment at the closest TBI Clinic for multiple injuries. Later, I was flown out of the country to Walter Reed where I spent 2 years recovering from my injuries which affected my legs, spine, eyes, ears, and brain. While I was recovering at Walter Reed, my unit went on the weeklong Yellow Ribbon vacation with their spouses to reconnect. After two years at Walter Reed, the Army, doctors, and my team of medical specialists decided it was in the best interest to medically retire me after 18 years. This didn't sit well with me, as I planned to serve my entire life. I put up a fight and went to two medical review boards with a JAG, but eventually was told that I would never be able to serve again due to the seriousness of my injuries, and would need treatment for the rest of my life - which I still receive at the Veterans Affairs hospital. My wife has been a huge part of my support system throughout all the ups and downs of surgery, rehabilitation, recovery and moving forward after life in the military and being 100% disabled. We have two boys, 4 and 8 years old who bring me joy on a daily basis. We talk and dream about going to Walt Disney World every year, but never seem make it happen. Making this dream come true would allow our family to take a true R and R trip, and allow us to connect as a family and build memories that last a lifetime. It would be a dream come true especially for my kids, but also a healing, therapeutic retreat for my wife and I, since I was never able to take her on the Yellow Ribbon vacation due to my stay at Walter Reed. We would not require transportation to or from Disney World, only 4 park hopper passes for 5 days and a Disney Resort hotel with parking access, that has direct access to and from the theme parks for easy access. Thank you and God bless.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1997 - 2014
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Janet donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Brittanie in Honor of Service members past, present, & future donated $30.00
- Jason donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Jeffery donated $25.00
- Sensheer donated $300.00
- Henry donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- Amanda in Honor of Nathan Vacho donated $2,935.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thanks Vet Tix for allowing our family to take a much needed "once in a lifetime" vacation with my wife and kids to Disney World. We all were able to connect and enjoyed making memories in each park every day and watching the fireworks each night from the boardwalk. Thanks to all the donors and everyone that made this possible!
- John
My name is Sgt John Real. I am active duty Air Force going on 10 years of service. I am hoping to take my wife and my son to Disney World when I return from my short tour. My son, Luka, just turned 2 in December 2021. When he was 10 months old, I deployed to Iraq. I came home for a short time, only to leave when he was 21 months for my short tour. I have never got to spend a Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or birthday with him. I would love to take him to Disney for his next birthday shortly after I return. My wife has done such a great job taking care of him and our home while I have been gone. Taking my family to Disney would be the perfect opportunity for our family to spend much needed time together. This would be both mine and my son's first trip to Disney World and this would be the perfect chance for us to bond since I have been away from him for half of his life. We thank everyone who can help make this dream come true for us.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Aileen donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Boyce donated $25.00
- Shelley donated $25.00
- Sharlet in Honor of All Servicemembers and Veterans donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Tony in Honor of LBGTQ+ UNITED STATE SOLDIERS donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $190.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Jon donated $330.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family and I are so grateful for this experience. We would love to thank Aileen, Krystyna, Boyce, Shelley, Sharlet, John, Tony, Ralph, Mike, Jon, and everyone else who made this possible. We had the time of our lives and could not have done this without everyone. Our son loved spending time with his daddy for the first time in a long time. Thank you so much, The Real Family
- John
Hello, I'm Technical Sergeant Micah'l Lampkin. I've been in the active-duty Air Force for 13 years. My job is Material Management and I absolutely love it. You can't fly without supply! I married my high school sweetheart, and she followed my lead and decided to join the active-duty Air Force also. We have two beautiful kids, a 4-year-old daughter and a 1.5-year-old son. Being a mil-mil couple has brought us so much closer, but it also has been difficult. Between the two of us we've been through 6 deployments and 10+ TDYs. I just recently got back from a short notice 6 month deployment to Europe. This was the most difficult deployment I've been on as I missed so many firsts with my son, including his first word, first steps, and his first birthday. I also missed my own birthday, my wife's birthday and our anniversary. I know watching both our kids on her own, while still being active duty was a lot for my wife. She sacrifices so much for our family daily, and I would love to make her dreams come true. My wife and kids are huge Disney fans and have been wanting to visit Disneyland for years. I would love to surprise them with 3-day park hopper tickets to Disneyland in California. This would be our first vacation as a family of 4 and it would mean the world to me! Thank you for your consideration and thank you Vettix for giving us the opportunity to share our story.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Jason in Honor of SrA Darrick F. Moore donated $200.00
- Glen donated $20.00
- Oscar in Honor of Jesus Christ donated $745.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much to all the generous donors and to Vet Tix for making this dream come true for me and my family! We had such a great time and created many memories that I know will last a lifetime!
- Micah’l
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