My name is Zachary Bowman. I am a staff sergeant in the United States Army (19D Cavalry Scout) currently on recruiting duty. I joined the Army in 2014 because I had plans to start a family and I wanted to give them the stability that I never had. I have a wife and 2 sons, ages 5 and 7. I have served two overseas tours and I have spent a lot of time away from my family for training and professional development (various Army schools). I have missed several of my kids birthdays and many more important holidays with them. Since my first year in service, my wife has always volunteered with my units and taken good care of the soldiers. Even when I have been overseas, she has taken care of the spouses back on the home front. She has been awarded several awards from the Army including Volunteer of the Year and an Order of Saint Joan D’Arc, and many more. I am a recipient of the Order of Saint George medallion. My boys have always been very interested in my career, my oldest son even says he is going to join the Army and become a veterinary. Both of my kids are very active in jiujitsu and Cub Scouts, they are all around great kids. On my second rotation overseas I was injured and sent home early. I am healed now and ready to get back to being active with my family. I am asking for your help to take my family of 4 to Disney World this year. My boys are obsessed with Lightning McQueen, Toy Story, and Pirates of the Caribbean so this would be a dream come true for them. My career so far has been great but unpredictable so now that I am in recruiting I have more scheduled stability and I would like to take this time to put my family first and thank them for following me along on their crazy journey. I am hoping to surprise my wife and kids with this vacation to thank them for always supporting me and the rest of the Army, even when I am away. I would love to take my family of 4 to Disney World. I am asking for donations for park hopper tickets so I can enjoy a much needed vacation with my family.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $655.00
- Terri in Honor of Our Jesus Lord and Savior donated $25.00
- Richard Gates donated $215.00
- VICTOR donated $10.00
- Raymond donated $100.00
- Justin in Honor of CPT Daniel Whitten donated $50.00
- Henry donated $25.00
- Maurice donated $50.00
- Patrick donated $40.00
- A Generous Person donated $105.00
- William donated $20.00
- Susan in Honor of Lt JG Joseph McCormack USN donated $25.00
- Brian donated $25.00
- Patrick donated $50.00
- Andrew donated $10.00
- Maria donated $10.00
- Floyd donated $40.00
- Lori in Honor of George Del Toro donated $145.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank our generous donors, Rebecca, Terri, Richard, Victor, Raymond, Justin, Henry, Maurice, Patrick, David, William, Susan, Joseph, Brian, Patrick, Andrew, Maria, Floyd, and Lori. You all made it possible for my family to truly have the trip of a lifetime. This is something my kids will never forget and it was made possible by you. They had the best vacation and enjoyed every minute of it. We will never be able to thank you enough.
- Zachary
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