Past Hero's Wishes
I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Marie (14 years married) and together we have two children, Elodie (7 years old) and Gabriel (3 years old). I've been in the military for 14 years, a majority of the time being in MARSOC as a Marine Special Ops Operator. For my 5th and most recent deployment in April of 2023 I was Force Mobilized to Iraq with NATO. Due to sourcing issues for a replacement, I was extended three times to make a six months turn into a one year deployment overseas! Over the year, I’ve missed birthdays and holidays alike, especially when the kids were hoping for me to be “home by their birthdays!” As I look to come home and reconnect with my family after one year apart, I’m wishing to take my family to Disney World. Having time together would be a blessing and opportunity to help make up for all the time lost while I was in Iraq. My kids and wife have been so strong thinking I would be home soon and to be disappointed to find the deployment was extended 3 times for a total of a year. I would love to be able to surprise the kids with this. Thank you so much for your consideration and hopeful support. As we say in the Marine Raiders, “Never above you, never below you, always beside you.”
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Rebecca donated $20.00
- Oscar in Honor of Cpl Toledo and Ssgt Deakin donated $100.00
- Troy donated $25.00
- Gene in Honor of Gene Studniski (USMC Vet) donated $10.00
- Jason donated $50.00
- Kurt donated $1,595.00
- Kenneth donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $60.00
- A Generous Person donated $200.00
- Christopher donated $25.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is Stephen. I have been in the Army since 2016. While I have been deployed, my wife has been doing a fantastic job keeping up with those young rascals. Aren’t those the cutest little future soldiers you’ve ever seen? After six months of deployment, I would love to take all five of us to “the Happiest Place on Earth“ with 4-day Park Hopper Plus tix … and see some big smiles. As always, we are proud to be part of the world’s greatest Army.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- John in Honor of Margaret donated $50.00
- Trent in Honor of In Honor of all fellow Army Dads donated $10.00
- James in Honor of Buck R donated $50.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
John, Trent, James (and Hero’s Wish), Thank you for your donations. I do hope that helping to supporting my family’s reunion adventure gave you a sense of fulfillment, and honored the special people you mentioned. We had a great time! I know that being gone on deployment was a big (and often challenging) event for my family. I’m hoping that when they think back to this time they think of how the sacrifice made possible the big trip to Disney. Thank you for helping to make this happen! V/r, Steve
- Stephen
Hello, my name is Robert Velazquez. I'm an Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. I deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 where I sustained my injuries from an IED. After coming home, I joined the Texas National Guard while going to school, however, eventually decided to leave the military behind me. I served for 6 years combined. As many veterans do, I faced several challenges, both mentally and physically. But I met my now wife, Rocio, who was and has been my number one support system through it all. We have been together for 11 years, married for eight, and have two beautiful children, Penelope (5) and Lucas (2). They are my purpose and mean everything to me. I know I can't give them everything they deserve, but I try to give them the best version of myself every single day. This year, my wife and I had multiple conversations about taking our kids to Disneyland, but the chances of us going got slimmer by the day. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we won't be able to go. I'm not one to ask for help, just ask my wife. However, I am now turning to VETTIX and the Hero's Wish Program in hopes that my wish to surprise my family with (3) 2-Day Tickets to Disneyland & California Adventure Park can be granted. Fulfilled or not, I appreciate what VETTIX and all Donors do for our military community. You have a much bigger impact than you realize. Thank you greatly for your consideration. Sgt. V.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2009 - 2015
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Alberto donated $10.00
- Trig donated $20.00
- Thomas donated $35.00
- James in Honor of James D Bocade Sr. donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Thomas in Honor of In honor of you and your service donated $100.00
- Michael donated $50.00
- john donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Matthew donated $25.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, Robert, thank you for your service. donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Kutia Myoni donated $10.00
- Andy donated $4,278.00
- Raymond 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 to everyone who donated and made this wish possible. We had an unforgettable trip to Disneyland and we will cherish the memories we created. If it wasn't for Vet Tix and all your generous donations, I'm not sure I could have given this gift to my family. It was truly an amazing experience and we are forever grateful. Thank you and I deeply appreciate what you all do for Veterans and their families.
- Robert
Hi, my name is John. I am coming home from my 3rd and final deployment as retirement is coming soon. I have been married almost 19 years and away from my family a lot in that time. This deployment was 9 months. Our teenage son plays soccer and going to MLS games is our happy/family time. Our family loves Austin FC and would appreciated season opener tickets at Q2 stadium. Austin FC season opener tickets
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Alonso donated $50.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, John, thank you for your service! donated $100.00
- Lori donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Kristen donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $215.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for giving us this evenings event + parking. Austin FC games are one of our favorite family events and we have been counting down the days. We appreciate you all so much.
- John
My name is James. I Marine veteran and severely wounded purple heart recipient. My youngest daughter was born during the pandemic and we would love to give her the magical memories of a Disney experience. I am requesting tickets for my family of 5 for Walt Disney World in order to create lifelong memories for our family. During my deployment in Iraq I experienced loss of lives too soon. I have tried to make it a priority to make memories in my everyday life with my wife and three daughters as often as I can, because tomorrow is never promised.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2001 - 2009
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Sherri donated $100.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family and I would like to thank the Veteran Tickets Foundation and the generous donors. We had a great time making lasting memories together. Our youngest loved getting to meet her favorite princess, Elsa, and really enjoyed the Frozen Ever After ride. Our middle child is a huge Ratatouille fan and looked forward to the Ratatouille ride for weeks which did not disappoint. She loved meeting her favorite princess, Belle. Our teenager even enjoyed the magic of meeting her favorite character, Stitch, and loved the bigger thrill rides like Tower of Terror. The real highlight was our youngest getting twirled around by Goofy at a dance party. Thank you!
- james
I have just returned from deployment as I was overseas for the past 10 months I learned how difficult it is to be without those you love, and also learned to lean on my soldiers. It was difficult 10 months being in the Middle East, I have gone through both emotional and physical challenges that have turned me into the strong person I am. I have grown, and changes a lot but music kept me going. Sharing music with the person I love the most who stuck by me is truly my biggest dream, I wish to experience the Eagles with the person that stuck by through this deployment. The tickets themselves alone are an expense that would be alleviated as I would cover for travel and stay since I am originally from Texas. Any help is appreciated, considering my transition as a whole has been difficult it is genuinely something that would help me financially as well as give a breather after being gone for so long
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Debra donated $50.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is Michelle. Roughly one month ago, I returned home to the states from a nine month overseas deployment. The length of time being away became slightly more stressful for me and our family once my eldest son decided to join the military as well, leaving his daughter (my grand-daughter) to rely solely on her mother and extended family members (when possible) to care for her. My grand-daughter is three years old and although I hope in due time she'll understand her father and I commitments, I'd like to make a wish to be able to take her on a Disney World Trip in order to spend some quality time with her and reestablish our bond. Her and I are close but it seems slightly different now as she would inquire as to where I was for so long, especially when she would go to my house prior to her dad shipping off. I'd really appreciate being granted this grand wish either as a late birthday gift to her [early October she'll be 4 yrs. old] or an early Christmas gift since we were not together last holiday season, thank you!
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Zsanae donated $20.00
- Bonnie donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of You, Michelle, thank u for your service! donated $100.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Veteran Tickets Foundation (VetTix) and all the donors for sending me and my grand-daughter on our post-deployment Disney World trip to Orlando, FL. Unfortunately, my oldest son [my grand-daughters' father] could not take leave from the military during the time of our trip and my youngest son was sick, being unable to make the flight; however, my grand-daughter and I made the most of every single day and had SO much fun! We spent each of the four days at a different park; riding rides, seeing shows, meeting / taking pictures with Disney characters on the red carpet and more importantly attending the Frozen Sing-a-Long with Princess Elsa and Anna. This trip made my whole heart smile because my grand-daughter and I were able to genuinely reconnect without unnecessary distractions and surprisingly enough at four years old, she consistently kept telling me that she loved me the entire trip which was her way of expressing her appreciation and happiness to be at Disney World....I know, I know, my heart is still smiling! Although I truly wish we all four could have spent this vacation together, it was not a total loss at all. I truly Thank You and can't express enough my gratitude for this first time experience for both Aria & I.
- Michelle
Hello, my name is Riley. I am currently deployed in Iraq serving a 6 month deployment and my wish is to take my family to a Broadway show once I return to make up for lost time! No one in my family, including me, has ever been able to see a show and would love to give them that experience!
U.S. Marine Corps (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you SO much for an amazing night watching my first Broadway show with my family. It was a memory we will cherish forever and I am so incredibly thankful to Vet Tix for giving us this magical evening together! We are now massive Broadway fans!
- Riley
Hi, my name is Richie. I'm a 19 D Cav Scout in the U.S. Army. I'm active duty and have been in the Army for 10.5 years. I'm currently serving on my 2nd deployment. In the picture, you see my family and I moments before I left for deployment. Me and my wife have 3 handsome boys ages 13,12 and 5. I will return back in a few weeks and would love to surprise my family with a vacation to Disney World. I would really be grateful for my "Hero's Wish" to be able to get five (3-day Park Hopper) tickets to make some great memories with my wife and children.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Kenneth donated $10.00
- Kevin donated $20.00
- Cameron in Honor of Stefanie & Cameron donated $25.00
- Jon donated $25.00
- Joshua donated $25.00
- Angela donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to say thank you to Vet Tix and everyone that donated to my family and I for this trip, we had a blast at Disney World Orlando. This was my youngest sons first time riding on a roller-coaster and he absolutely loved it, so again thank you all for your donation.
- Richard
My name is Stephen and I was in the Army from 2006-2013. During my deployment in 2011, my friend was killed and I was injured in an IED explosion. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery and I am taking my family out to visit him In December. Since I have gotten out I have coached youth baseball (8-18 years old) for 12 years. I have taught middle school and high school for 5 years and I am a currently full time middle school math teacher. I got married in 2021, and I have two kids; a boy who is 12 and a girl who will 2 in November. I would love the opportunity to also take my son and my dad to the Army Navy Football game Dec 12 at Northwest Stadium.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2006 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Paul in Honor of Bill Jarret WWII Korea donated $25.00
- Rose Anne in Honor of Henry P. Mallon, Army,Special Forces, donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I cannot fully express my extreme gratitude for such a generous gift! I am so humbled by the generosity of Paul and Rose Anne. It brought me such joy to experience something like the Army Navy game with my dad and my son. I was able to share more with them the fun times and all the struggles that went into my time in the Army. The true hero’s however are those who went before me such as Bill Jaret and Henry Mallon and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice like PFC Theodore Rushing of 371 Cav 3rd Bde 10th Mountain. Because of you all any of this is possible! Thank you!
- Stephen
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