Past Hero's Wishes
This October will be 15 years of marriage for my wife and I. We met while I was serving and have been watching Vikings games together ever since. On September 20, 2026 the Vikings will play the Chicago Bears for what may be the last time at Soldier field. My wife and I were hoping to make it to that game for our anniversary.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2009 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Mark donated $15.00
- David donated $25.00
- Judy donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Bill in Honor of Bill OBrien (Vietnam Vet) donated $10.00
- Nicole in Honor of Anthony donated $10.00
- Renee donated $10.00
- Chris donated $10.00
- Scott donated $15.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Julie in Honor of John donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Ray in Honor of Joe Pasternack- Vietnam Veteran donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Rajeska donated $20.00
- SKI in Honor of Aurelius Nalewanski Retired E-9 USMC donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much donors for giving my wife and I an anniversary that will be remembered for a life time. We spent 3 days visiting chicago shopping and eating everything in sight. The game at soldier field was amazing and the tickets were great. Vikings even came out with a win. Thank you again so much for this opportunity. My wife and I will never forget it.
- Marco
Hello all, My wish is a simple one. I wish to attend a Buffalo Bills home game in their new stadium opening year. (2026). I've been attending Bills games my entire life and the old stadium is part of my core memories. I've missed the closing of the old stadium due to my deployment. What makes this a wish, is the price of the new stadium tickets are quite frankly absurd for Buffalo, a blue collar and veteran rich community. My wife is Canadian and we are in the midst of her immigration paperwork. We are currently living 2.5 hours apart from each other. Between supporting two households, financially any extra money I have, had to be prioritized for immigration and lawyers. There's no crazy request other than just that, some tickets to a game. Specifically, the home opener since the new stadium is only gonna open once! Go Bills.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Nicole in Honor of Anthony donated $10.00
- Mark donated $15.00
- Ryan donated $100.00
- Scott donated $15.00
- Martin in Honor of HMH Properties LLC donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $15.00
- Karen donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- David in Honor of James E. Hobson donated $10.00
- Olena donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Doris in Honor of Sarah "Star" donated $25.00
- Quentin in Honor of AT3 Cori Smith, USN donated $30.00
- Dan in Honor of Dan Wagner, 97 yo WWII Army Air Force’s donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Lance donated $20.00
- Dawn donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just wanted to say how grateful and thankful my wife and I are for this truly once in a life time opportunity. To be able to come back home and see the new stadium breathe life back into the community was awe inspiring and breathtaking. My wife and I were left shocked and speechless at the opening ceremony (the Canadian anthem was an especially nice touch for my wife) and will be a memory we’ll cherish forever. This would not have been possible with everyone involved and we wish to give a thank you to you all. Nicole, Mark, Ryan, Scott, Martin, Karen, David, Olena, Doris, Quentin, Dan, Lance, Dawn, USN, 97 yo WWII Army Air Force’s and all others who helped / coordinate this. From the bottom of our hearts this means the world to me and my wife and I will be forever thankful.
- Riley
Hello, My name is Ross. I am a Soldier stationed at Fort Riley and have recently returned from my second deployment in 15 years of service. I would like to request a wish to attend a Kansas City Chiefs game with my family of five. Throughout my deployments and time away from home, my family has made tremendous sacrifices and has been incredibly supportive. While I was deployed, they worked hard to keep everything running at home, and I am very grateful for their strength and resilience. Having the opportunity to attend a Chiefs game together would provide us with a special chance to reconnect, create lasting memories, and enjoy quality family time after multiple deployments and extended separations. It would mean a great deal to all of us and would be a memorable way to celebrate being back together. Thank you for your consideration and for everything you do to support service members and their families.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Dangela donated $60.00
- MK in Honor of Jack Wilde donated $50.00
- Nicole in Honor of Anthony donated $10.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, Ross, thank you for your service donated $100.00
- Richard donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Edward donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Scott donated $15.00
- Amanda donated $20.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you for making my wish come true for me and my family . We had a great time To the generous persons , dangela, mk, Nicole , Thomas , Richard , Edward Scott and Amanda !
- Rossmichael
My family and I would love to go to Disney World. We have never attended the theme park and had always been a wish of ours. I recently just got back from the Middle East and would love to take my family on a vacation here. During these times I cannot afford to take my family to buy tickets, hotels, food, and transportation. If I can get any help I would greatly appreciate it to take my family before I PCS from Fort Hood.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- VetTixer donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Lisa donated $100.00
- Thomas in Honor of Robert Allen Wasil donated $50.00
- Nicole in Honor of Anthony donated $10.00
- Austin donated $25.00
- Jodi donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $15.00
- Benjamin donated $25.00
- Victor donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to sincerely thank the generous donors who made my wish come true through Vet Tix. Because of your kindness and generosity, my family and I were able to experience something truly special and create memories that we will cherish for years to come.
- Christopher
This is my fifth deployment, and while I’ve learned how to carry the weight of being away, my family continues to carry the heavier load at home. My wife holds everything together for our four daughters—school days, practices, rehearsals, homework, and the emotional reality of growing up with a parent far away. Distance, time zones, and the uncertainty of today’s world add to that strain, and every missed moment reminds us how much these seasons ask of military families. As our daughters grow older, time together has become something we have to protect intentionally. Their lives are fuller now, moving quickly toward independence. Our oldest is preparing to join the Air Force, and with a possible move later this year, change feels close and constant. These transitions have made us more aware of how quickly this chapter is passing. Upon my return from deployment, I hope to pause and reconnect as a family. A family trip to Disney World would give us uninterrupted time to be present with one another—to laugh, talk, and create memories that carry us into the next stage of our lives. This wouldn’t simply be a vacation, but a moment to reflect, reconnect, and honor the sacrifices my wife and daughters have made alongside my service. Thank you for supporting military families and helping make moments like this possible.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Antoinette donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Elizabeth donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $1.00
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- James donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
- Carl in Honor of LT Ken Flemons donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $234.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Bruce donated $25.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, MSgt., thank you for your service! donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Thomas in Honor of Tom McIntosh donated $800.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Chandler donated $10.00
- Clem donated $10.00
- Debbie donated $50.00
- Ken donated $500.00
- 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 the incredible donors and VETTIX.org for making this unforgettable Disney World trip possible. After returning from my deployment, this was the first time I truly got to relax and enjoy some quality time with my family—and it was long overdue. Your generosity gave us memories that we will cherish forever. Once again, thank you! ❤️
- Donte
My wish that would mean the world to my family and I would be attending the World Cup 2026 Finals. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for My Daughter, 2 Sons, and I to experience what we love together, all together. Financially most of our bonding is done separately for our love of sports, having the opportunity to all 4 attend World Cup Matches together is unbelievable to me. Since being wounded, while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, soccer and sporting events in general, have become a major part of our bonding and our relationship. The chance of even attending any World Cup 2026 events as a family is unbelievable to begin with and we would be greatly appreciated.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2000 - 2014
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- William donated $36.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
To everyone at VetTix and to the incredibly generous donors, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it possible for me and my children to attend the England vs. Panama FIFA World Cup match. As a veteran, opportunities like this mean far more than just attending a sporting event. They create memories that will last a lifetime. Being able to share the excitement, atmosphere, and once-in-a-lifetime experience of a World Cup match with my kids is something we’ll never forget. Seeing their faces light up as we walked into the stadium and experienced the energy together is a gift that simply can’t be measured. Your generosity not only honors veterans but also gives our families opportunities to spend meaningful time together creating unforgettable moments. Those memories are priceless, and because of your kindness, my children and I will always have this incredible experience to look back on. Thank you to VetTix for everything you do for veterans and military families, and thank you to every donor whose generosity makes these experiences possible. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of families like mine. With sincere gratitude, Ret. SSG Michael Sippel & Family!
- Michael
My name is Chief Petty Officer Seth Jones, and I have proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 17 years. Serving this country is not just my duty, it’s my passion. I have defended freedom, protected the front lines, led multiple units in unfamiliar territories, and stepped in wherever needed. But this calling has come at a hefty cost. I am blessed with a wonderful wife who has carried the weight of being both mom and dad during my nine deployments in serving the Red, White, and Blue. She has been the rock for our three daughters Mersadies (19), Neveah (15), and Violet (12). They left the comfort of family in Utah to hold down the fort in Southern California. None of us could have imagined just how many nights they would spend without me. It wasn’t only deployments when I missed days at home, I was often away on training, courses, or temporary assignments, leaving my chair empty at the table. Since enlisting, I have missed more moments than I can count, moments I once swore I would never let slip away. Birthdays, holidays, first days of school, last days of school, sporting events, family dinners where my seat sat empty night after night. I’ve missed blowing out candles, hearing about new adventures and fears, cheering from the sidelines, consoling scraped knees, and tucking my girls in at night. Many of those moments slipped by while I was across the world in another time zone, others while I was tied up with training or orders that shifted at the last second. Even when I tried to make it home for something special, duty always seemed to have other plans. In those early years, between 2008 and 2012, I experienced their birthdays, first days of school, and holidays only through photos and grainy video calls sometimes with lag, dropped connections, or just a blurry screen. As technology improved, I could finally see the events in real time, but it only reminded me more painfully of what I was missing. Over time, the missed school performances and sporting events chipped away at the closeness of our family. For the last four years, we’ve been searching for something to bring us back together to reignite the fire and rebuild the bond stretched thin by distance and time apart. A family trip to Disney World would mean the world to us. The ultimate dream come true would be the five of us, my wife and I and our three daughters experiencing that magic. It would be a chance to create a memory together that doesn’t need to be retold later. Thank you for considering my wish and giving me the chance to hope that, maybe this time, I won’t have to miss out. A dad who just wants to be “in the room where it happens” with his family.
U.S. Navy (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Dale donated $25.00
- Bruce donated $100.00
- Rob donated $25.00
- Kevin donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, CPO Jones, thank you 4 your service donated $100.00
- VetTixer donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Steve donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Rob donated $25.00
- James donated $10.00
- Jen donated $200.00
- JB donated $25.00
- VetTixer donated $25.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to fulfill a once in a lifetime family vacation. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. We sincerely appreciate everything your department did for our family, as well as the kindness of everyone who contributed and donated to make this experience possible. Your generosity and support mean more to our family than we can adequately express in words. With sincere thanks and appreciation, The Jones Family
- Seth Jones
Hello, I am Staff Sergeant Kyle Pahren, a Pararescueman with the New York Air National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron. I am in my 11th year of service and recently returned from deployment. I also served in Afghanistan in 2020. I am a lifelong USA soccer fan. I grew up playing club soccer and then played in college as well. I would love to attend a FIFA soccer match. After months away from home, being able to cheer on the USA with my wife who held down the fort while I was gone would be a memory we’d carry for a lifetime. Thank you for your consideration and all you do for Veterans. Best, Kyle
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Ashley donated $100.00
- Nathan donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Wanda in Honor of Ola B Durant and SFC Willie J Jackson Jr donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
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I am writing in hopes of being able to take my family to Disney World. After a very hard year for myself, but also my wife who took on everything in life from raising our 4 daughters 6,7,8 & 15; to our home, all while worrying and visiting me as I was hospitalized several times over the months. My wish would be for the 6 of us to go stay at Disney World for 4 days and be able to visit all the parks. Thank you so much! - Brett
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2002 - 2006
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Tom donated $25.00
- Sir donated $25.00
- Voss donated $500.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, sir, thank you for your service! donated $100.00
- Ruben donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Sharell donated $25.00
- Brent donated $10.00
- Phillip donated $1,000.00
- Anita donated $25.00
- Oscar in Honor of CPL Toledo & SSGT Deakin donated $150.00
- Stacia in Honor of Joseph Lucko donated $60.00
- Elizabeth donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Cyndy in Honor of In memory John Hollender -Paul Stancliff donated $50.00
- Melissa donated $50.00
- Philip donated $30.00
- Kenneth donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Leah donated $25.00
- Lizeth donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
The biggest thank you to Tom, Sir, Thomas, Sharell, Brent, Anita, Oscar, Stacia, Elizabeth, for helping me create a memory with my wife & girls that truly meant to world to us. A time where "Life" stopped for a minute & we could just be with each other, that we will cherish forever, that would not be possible without people like Cyndy, Paul, Melissa, Phillip, Kenneth, Leah, Lizeth, and the hero's wish. Thank you to every generous person who cared about me & my family. The Durbins
- Brett
I would love to take my Fiancé and our three girls, ages 5, 9, and 12, to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. My children have never been, and I remember going as a child and making lasting memories. I would love to take them to Disney and am asking for 5 tickets for two park days. My children love everything Disney, and I would love to make our forever memories.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2004 - 2012
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Kyle donated $5.00
- Gunny donated $75.00
- David donated $100.00
- Vince in Honor of LCPL BLAIR USMC 2004 IRAQ MIA donated $5.00
- Shawn donated $10.00
- Richard donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Zenaida donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Doreen donated $15.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you, Vet Tix, for all you have done for my family. We had an amazing time and will be forever grateful for the memories you helped create. Your generosity and support for veterans and their families truly make a difference. Thank you again!
- Scott
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