Thursday, June 15th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello everyone, my name is IS2 E. Castro. I joined the Navy reserves in 2016 and have been on two deployments so far [one to Jordan (2020), and one throughout Kuwait/Iraq/Syria (2022-2023)]. Unfortunately, this deployment has been pretty rough on my family. From a car accident (car totaled, but no serious injuries), to my oldest son getting sick and having dangerously low platelet counts (now recovered). Throughout all of this (and many other stressors) I managed to persevere and push on with my deployment with the support of my strong family. It was tough not being able to support them in the ways I usually would, but I'm looking to make it up to them in the little ways that I can. I would like to take my wife and three boys out to enjoy a few days at Disney World. None of us have ever been, and my children are absolute Disney fanatics. I would love to see the smiles on their faces and watch their little eyes light up. Please help me in this effort. I appreciate your time and any support towards this goal. Thank you all.

Friday, July 14th 2023 - Orlando, FL

My name is SPC Jeremy Shine. I am a father of an awesome 6 year old daughter who was recently diagnosed with severe autism. Our little family has faced some challenges over the years but we are determined to live life to the fullest. While serving in Iraq, just a few months ago, my wife decided to put her career on hold to provide more educational assistance to my daughter, which became emotionally, physically, and financially draining. Especially because my wife has been battling a mental illness of her own. I believe that if given this opportunity, we will be able to reconnect and create new healthy memories post deployment. Who knows what that would mean for my little princess! If you are able, we are requesting 4-day hopper tickets to Orlando’s Disney Theme Parks. We are planning on going August 17-24, 2023. Thank you for your support.

Saturday, July 29th 2023 - Nashville, TN

My name is SGM JC Culbertson. My wife and I are high school sweethearts and started dating 13 MAR 1993. We married on 03 SEP 1994 (28 years) and have 3 kids: Mariah - 28; Mason - 26; and McKayla - 23. All 3 kids have degrees and Mason is currently taking college courses for a doctorate in psychology and counseling. Our oldest, Mariah, is married and has 4 kids. That's right, Billie and I are 4-time grandparents! Thank you for all that your organization is doing for our Uniformed Service Members! God bless you and all of your co-workers! I would like to see George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town with my wife on 29 JUL 2023 at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN.

Saturday, August 5th 2023 - Anaheim, CA

My name is Sheldon Albee. I'm currently deployed for a 3rd time in the 10 years I've been active duty in the Air Force. I have a loving wife named Jade and together have two beautiful boys Maverick (4) and Baylor (2). I have missed both of my children’s birthdays along with the holidays this year. My hope is to enjoy a family vacation together when I return home from this deployment. This is my first deployment with a wife and a 2 and 4 year old at home. The last 7 months without our family together has been very hard on us. I have missed every holiday since October, both of our children's birthdays and we would love to make up for it by going on a Disney trip! We haven't been on a family vacation since we have had kids and would love to finally go on one! We have never been to California! Disneyland would absolutely be a dream come true! None of us have ever been to Disney before so were really excited to hopefully be able to go!

Friday, August 11th 2023 - East Rutherford, NJ

I am SSgt. Nicholas Gersper. I am married with no kids "yet". I have been in the military for almost 6 years and have been stationed in Minot North Dakota and Goldsboro North Carolina. I am currently deployed to Qatar. My wife's name is Erica. When I get back I wanted to take my wife Erica to see Blackpink. This was her first time dealing with a deployment as a military spouse and she stayed home alone by herself with our dog the entire time. She has been fantastic during this difficult experience. It has been especially difficult for her as an immigrant from the Philippines and she does not drive a vehicle so it is very difficult for her to be home alone this long as she likes to be very outgoing. I wanted to try to do something really special for her. Tickets can be very expensive. I will be back to the states from my deployment in early to mid June and I'm stationed in North Carolina so I'm requesting the concert in August. I wanted to make sure I repaid her for her effort by taking her to this concert. Thank you for considering my request. V/r SSgt Nicholas Gersper

Sunday, August 13th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Greetings Everyone, My name is Travis Semones and I have recently returned home from a nine and half month deployment onboard USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75), in which we supported Carrier Strike Group Eight in strengthening our relationship with NATO partnership with our allies. It was originally scheduled to be a six month deployment, however due to the Russian aggression to Ukraine it quickly was extended. I have been in the United States Navy for thirty years now and have been on ten deployments. Of those thirty years in the service I have been married to my wife, Charlotte, for twenty-five of those years. We were fortunate enough to have three lovely children, Briana (24), Kylie, (21) and Brady (14). Unfortunately, due to my time in the service I have had to sacrifice much family time and have been separated from my family for an incredible amount of time and have missed some significant events in my families lives. It would be a great opportunity and honor to be considered for a Hero’s wish and be able to take my family to Disney World with a 5-day park hopper for each person in my family. I am extremely grateful for the consideration. Thank You!

Monday, September 4th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello! My name is SSG David Crabaugh. I have served 14 years in the Army National Guard with 6 of those years being either mobilized for deployment or in the Active Guard and Reserves (AGR) program. I recently returned from an 11 month rotation in the Middle East where I operated in countries such as Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. This recent rotation in which I returned days prior to Thanksgiving was a tough one being away from home unlike the last when deployed to Afghanistan. The reason for this was my two sons, Dresden (7) and Dedrick (5). I thought being gone during the younger years would be easier than when they are older but I thought wrong. The missed birthdays, holidays and spending time with them means so much more at these ages. We have been blessed with good health while I was away serving but now that I am home the boys have one desire to take daddy too, welcome to the idea of Disney World 2023! My wife, Yamilka who is from the country of Panama, is a full time student with the University of Central Missouri working on a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition. This has been challenging for her these past two semesters while I was away. She will be finished in May 2023. I want to surprise them all with a much needed family vacation to Orlando and visit the parks of Disney World and make the boys dream come true and celebrate the success of my wife and show my appreciation to them all. We are seeking assistance with 4 4-day Park Hopper Passes.

Tuesday, September 5th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello, I'm Technical Sergeant Nicholas Cosand. I've served in the active-duty Air Force for 8 years as a cybersecurity technician. I have been overseas for 4 of those years and TDY over 10 times. I have been married to my wonderful and supportive wife Carly going on six years. Recently I was tasked with a short-notice deployment to the Middle East immediately after returning home from a long TDY. This has caused me to be away from home and my family for all but two months of 2022. Throughout this, my wife has been so understanding and has been my anchor of sanity and support. I know this has been equally as hard on her as it has been for me, which is why I want to surprise her with a vacation to her favorite place on earth. My wife is a huge Disney fan and has been wanting to revisit Disney World for years. I would love to surprise her with 4-day park hopper tickets to Disney World in Florida. This would be our first vacation in two years and it would mean the world to catch up on some quality time with my wife that we both so desperately need! Thank you for your consideration and thank you Vettix for giving us the opportunity to share our story.

Saturday, September 9th 2023 - Orlando, FL

My name is 1LT Parker Gillespie and I am currently deployed to Middle East. I have been in the Army for 14 years now, and previously deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. This is the second deployment for my wife, and first for all three of my kids. We have a five-year-old boy, and twin three-year-olds that love everything Disney. It would be a dream of theirs to visit Disney World when I return from my deployment at the end of summer. I would like to get passes to Disney World for my family of five.

Monday, September 11th 2023 - Orlando, FL

I'm a SFC in the Army National Guard currently serving my 3rd tour to the Middle East. I've been in the guard for 17.5 years and I'm wishing to be able to take my family on a trip to Disney World when I get home from my deployment. I've been married to my wife for 12 years and we have 3 kids. During the Covid Pandemic my wife and I found out that her niece was having issues with her living situation, we decided to adopt her to give her a better life. My wife is a very strong and caring person that has had to deal with so much over my career in the military with deployments and being away for military training. I would love to be able to take my family on a trip to Disney World to show them how much I appreciated their support and how much I care about them. I would like 5 (4 Day Park Hopper) passes for myself my wife and 3 kids (19, 12 & 4). If you could help make our trip possible my family would be very grateful. Thank You

Friday, October 6th 2023 - Anaheim, CA

Hello, my name is Logistics specialist First Class Petty Officer Abigail Oses. When I got back from deployment a few months ago. A friend told me about this wish request on Vettix. I would like to take my family to Disneyland because they've been begging me since we moved to California. I truly appreciate any support for this wish and will be extremely grateful.

Thursday, November 9th 2023 - Orlando, FL

My name is Captain Mike Dukovic. I'm originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and currently reside outside of the city with my wife Sarah of 5 years, and our two boys, Henry and Daniel (aged 3 and 1). I am currently deployed in the middle east, and my wife Sarah has been bearing the burden of a full time job, along with caring for our two young boys. Both of our boys love all things Disney. Our oldest boy, Henry, wants desperately to visit "Mickey Mouse's House", which is what he knows as Disney World after my mother-in-law showed him pictures from a family vacation years ago. This is why I wish to be able to take my family to Disney World this November after I return from my deployment. I wish for 4 tickets to accommodate my whole family and ideally I'd like to take them for 4 days, one for each park.

Monday, November 27th 2023 - Orlando, FL

I'm SPC Cardenas and I recently got back from a 7 month deployment in Bulgaria. My wife was 1 month pregnant with our first baby when I left for deployment. So I missed most of the pregnancy but luckily was able to redeploy early for the birth of our baby boy. He is currently 6 weeks old. I would like to take my little family to Disney World to show my wife that she is greatly appreciated for being strong during her pregnancy without me physically being there.

Tuesday, December 26th 2023 - Blacklick, OH

My name is CPT Destiny Pathammavong. I currently serve in the Army National Guard and am currently deployed to the a Middle East. I will be returning home this summer and would love to take my family to Disney World for the first time. I am a family of 6. I have four children my oldest being twins age 11, youngest son 4, and youngest daughter 3. My husband is a stay at home father who has sacrificed so much for our family. He is my true hero as a stay at home father he has truly paved the way in supporting and sacrificing so much for our family. I couldn’t have gotten through this deployment without him. It would be an honor to thank him for all he does for us and to see my children experience Disney World for the first time. We would be most grateful to receive Disney World Park Hopper passes after returning from deployment and spending the holidays together again in late December/early Jan.

Wednesday, December 27th 2023 - Orlando, FL

Hello My name is SSgt Joshua Epperly. I am currently serving in the Air National Guard. I have been in the military for 12 years now spending 4 Active Duty in the Marine Corps as Infantry and 8 in the Air National Guard as a Firefighter. I have had Three Deployments under my belt, two to Okinawa and one to Kuwait. I have a Wife and 3 Kids ages 22,10 and 4. While I was deployed our Son enlisted into the Airforce and left for basic in San Antonio before I could see him when I got back. I have not really seen or talked to him in about a year now. When he gets home I would like to take a Family vacation and make up for some lost time that we all missed with the deployments and the time apart and to thank them for the all the sacrifice they have made to help me with deployments and time away. I’m requesting five 4 day park hopper tickets to Disney World in Florida. We are wanting to leave for the vacation on December 27. Any help would be amazing thank you in advance for all your help.

Thursday, February 1st 2024 - Mount Sterling, OH

Hello my name is SSG Jeffrey Walston and I am currently deployed to the Middle East. I have a 3 year old son who absolutely loves everything Disney and almost 9 month old daughter who was born a month before I left but is the happiest little girl in the world. Since this is my first deployment, the whole family has had some major life transitions and stresses happen all at once. We planned on taking the kids to Disney World for my son’s 4th birthday after I get home, but budgeting while gone and trying to plan a fun vacation for the family has been tough. After hearing about your program, it would be a blessing to be accepted by the Hero’s Wish program. I appreciate what you’re doing for our service members and would love the opportunity to use your services to bring some happiness to my family. Thank you!