Past Hero's Wishes
My name is Master Sergeant Ryan Reed. I married my high school sweetheart Meredith at 18 and joined the United States Air Force in 1998. We have two sons, Greyson and Ashston who are 10 and 12. I've been deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Defense of the Arabian Gulf for the last 7 months and will re-deploy next week back to Hill AFB in Utah. After our re-integration period, we are planning to drive home and spend Christmas in Phoenix for the first time in several years. The event I was hoping to attend is the Cardinals vs Seahawks game at University of Phoenix Stadium on the 21st of December. I've been going to Cardinals games since I was 8 years old when they first moved to Phoenix in 1988, but have only been fortunate enough to attend a handful of games since joining the Air Force in 1998. In England, I woke my two young boys at 3am and literally cried while watching the Cardinals beat the Eagles to finally go to the Superbowl. Both of my sons, now 10 and 12, continue to wear their jerseys to school in spite of a fair bit of teasing from the local kids...and in my 16-year career, I have yet to meet another Cards fan who I could watch a game with, or really understood what it means to have been a fan all these years (although that did work out in my favor in 2001, when the Cardinals Cheerleaders came to visit us in Kuwait) I would love nothing more than to have an opportunity to take my incredible family to a game, and experience that amazing feeling of camaraderie that comes from being surrounded by thousands of cheering Cardinals' fans! Thank you
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
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My name is SGT Newell, Catherine & I am currently deployed. This 9 month deployment has been mentally and physically exhausting due to living in an austere environment, experiencing multiple IED blast traumas, closing down the camp while retrograding equipment, building a new hospital in a different locations, organizing/setting up a new hospital, & lastly missing my family. I have been happily married for the the past 8.5 years. We have 3 beautiful children, Will (15), Khalil (9), and Aniya (6). We are a dual military family & we have been separated a few times, thus causing hardship on our family. I have missed my wedding anniversary, kids & husbands birthdays & summers with kids. During the duration of my deployment, my husband Kyle, has held the fort down as a single parent caring for all 3 children, while still fulfilling his active duty obligation. We have not been on a honeymoon in 7 years. I think it would be grand if I could take my family on an excursion to a Dallas Cowboys Home game. Football is a big deal in our household. It unites our family and friends. Everyone wears their football jerseys & it's game on! My husband has been a life-long Cowboys fan since he was a child. The kids are following in his foot steps. Since the new Dallas stadium was built, Kyle has always dreamed of attending a game. I would like to show a token of my appreciation by taking him to a particular game- Dallas Cowboys v. Indianapolis Colts on 21 Dec 2014. I am requesting that particular day due to me still being currently deployed & I should be redeploying during Thanksgiving. This would be a great welcome home & holiday gift. I would love to see the surprise look on my family's face. I am asking for 4 to 6 tickets due to us having a family of 5, & if possible having my husband's close friend attend as well. I would be ever so grateful for whatever amount of tickets you all could offer, even if it's just 2 tickets. I appreciate the opportunity & thank you all for even considering my application.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Veronica donated $1.00
- Annette donated $250.00
- Kevin donated $10.00
- Kerrin L donated $100.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name Is David C Beck I'm medical disabled veteran a wounded warrior. I'm a loving husband and a father of three children. I'm struggling with Combat PTSD. Everyday is a battle with my emotions. I stress more than I should be and feel there's no escape sometimes. I always think about the event that had to me in Afghanistan when I got blown up with an IED. I am going through some financial hardships from transitioning to the civilian world. I barely have enough to pay for my bills but I am making it. The event I'm requesting for my wish is for my family to have a Disney Christmas vacation. I always saw package deals at a Disney resort with tickets. I never stayed at a resort before I never saw a Disney Christmas Parade and I would love my family to have a special Christmas. It would bring joy to my family because I know Christmas is going to be real short this year and my daughter been doing real well in school and I would like to reward her with this trip. Also my son birthday is on DEC 23 so it's a perfect b-day gift for him. Thank you for your time reading this. I know this is a long shot but asking doesn't hurt.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2008 - 2013
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Stephanie donated $100.00
- Jennifer donated $100.00
- Thomas donated $500.00
- Karen donated $50.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to say thank you Vettix and to our donors as well for our Christmas wish. We had a great time. The parade was awesome and exciting.
- David
My name is LTC Dominick M. Versace. I am on my way back from Afghanistan and my wish would be 4 tickets to the Giants Redskins game at Metlife Stadium on DEC 14. My family is split between Giants and Redskins fans. Myself and youngest daughter are Giant fans and my wife and oldest daughter are Redskins fans. It would mean a great deal to take them to the game. My daughters have never been to an NFL game.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
1986 - 2023
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Carol donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I recently returned from Afghanistan and placed a Hero's Wish for the New York Giants vs Washington Redskins game at Metlife stadium. I have a mixed marriage of Giants and Redskins fans with my wife and oldest daughter being the Redskins fans and myself and youngest daughter being the Giants fans. My daughters have never been to a live professional event.This was an event they will remember for the rest of their lives. We had an excellent time and the seats were great. First level in the end zone. I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the donors and to the Veteran Tickets Foundation for making this memorable event for my family and this Hero's Wish come true.
- Dominick
In Dec 2012 I left my 2 boys, 7 & 3 to deploy to Afghanistan with NMCB 15. I returned home in Oct 2013 jut after my boys birthdays. in Jan 2014, less than 90 days later, I left again to deploy back to Afghanistan with NMCB 25. When I told my boys that i had to leave again it was very difficult for them to understand why i was leaving when I just got home. I asked them what special thing they wanted to do when i returned home and they said they wanted to go to Disney and meet Mickey Mouse. I promised that we would go and I am also taking my parents who have handled my finances while i was gone. With their help I was able to get out of debt and they will help me with the boys while at Disney. I will be able to take my oldest on the big rides while they watch my youngest. I am expecting to be home mid Nov 2014 and will take my family to Disney 4-10 Dec. I am looking for 2 senior, 2 children and 1 adult park hopper tickets for 5 days.
U.S. Navy (Veteran)
1993 - 2019
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Annette donated $65.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank Vet Tix and all that donated to help make my trip to Disney a reality. The Navy ended up getting us home later than I expected but I just got back and we had a great time. I even got nana and papa to wear silly Disney hats. It was a great time.
- steve
My name is SPC Justin L. Duke. I have just returned from a tour in Afghanistan and have never had the opportunity or luxury of attending one of the greatest rivalries in college football. My mother and myself are on opposite sides of the fence, she loves Alabama and I love Auburn, so I would like to take my Mother, Father, Wife, Children, and myself. My children are four and two so they get the luxury of sitting in laps. I know this would be a once in a lifetime event for a family like ours to all go. I thank and appreciate everything you do for soldiers.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2008 - 2017
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just wanted to say thanks to Veteran Tickets Foundation for getting tickets for me and mom to the Auburn vs. Alabama game. We had a blast and will never soon forget the experience or the atmosphere. Thank you all so much!
- Justin
Hi, my name is Darvin Johnson. I am currently serving in a unaccompanied year long tour in Osan AB(South Korea). We are from originally from Mobile, Al. We are huge Alabama Crimson Tide(Roll Tide) fans. My wife and kids have been wanting to go to a Alabama game, we have not been able to attend because we are either stationed over seas or I have been deployed.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- William donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank the My Hero's Wish for the amazing opportunity of a life time. My wife and I can't say thanks enough!!!!
- Darvin
I am First Sergeant Tyrone Bennett of the US Army. I am a huge Cowboy fan and have never been to a Cowboys game in person. It would be awesome for me and my family to so see the Cowboys vs Eagles on Thanksgiving day. I have a wife Tamara and 3 children Keonte' age 21 in College at Salem State, D''leonn 19 waiting for next semester to start college at Prairie View to be a nurse, and my baby son Tyrone Jr 16 attending Bowie High School in Arlington TX. I have never attended a Pro Football game and would love to attend the Cowboy vs. Eagles game, however any home game for the Cowboys would be greatly appreciated.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
1975 - 2017
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Candice in Honor of US Air Force donated $5.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Dear Donor for granting my wish. The game was awesome and my wife and my children loved it. Being at the game was nothing like watching the game on TV. The ambiance was unbelievable. Even though the Cowboys lost we enjoyed every minute of the game.
- Tyrone
I wish to take my three children and wife to Disney World. I am requesting 3 military salute 4 day hopper passes (For my wife, son, and me. Two of my children are free). I was a police officer for 10 years, but in 2013 I was fired after attending annual tour. The department was angry that I took time off of work. I finished my bachelor of science degree while deployed to Afghanistan, and was accepted to law school before returning home. I was unable to treat my kids to a fun vacation after my return as we had to load everything we had into a U-haul truck and drive to Missouri from Utah. My hope is to become a JAG after school ends in 2017. This led to me volunteering for a deployment to Afghanistan to make sure that my family had a roof over their heads. Since returning, we have moved half way across the country and I have gone back to school. My hope is to provide a better life for my family by getting a degree. My wife and I do not work. We are surviving on the GI Bill stipend (70%), and the small amount that I get from drill weekends. I fly from Missouri to Utah to attend drill once a month. We will be in Orlando for a military conference and would love to take the kids to Disney World while there. Thank you for your consideration.
U.S. Air Force (Veteran)
2009 - 2017
Wish Fulfilled By:
- jennifer donated $20.00
- Leslie donated $100.00
- Colby donated $25.00
- Thomas donated $500.00
- Tim donated $5.00
- Karen donated $5.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Our family is so very grateful to all of the donors who made this trip happen. Thank you to Jennifer, Colby, Tim, Karen, and especially Leslie and Thomas! This kids has such a fun time. We had heavy rain on Tuesday, which meant that instead of being one of the busiest days of the year, the Magic Kingdom was nearly empty (it was a warm rain and we were prepared with head-to-toe gore tex and a stroller cover). Our oldest daughter cannot stop talking about meeting Ariel, her favorite princess. Our son is a die hard Star Wars fan, and loved meeting the characters and riding on Star Tours. My wife and I are so happy that we were able to spend a few days at Disney World with our kids. The weather was warm and it was good to get away from the cold winter. Thank you to all the donors, and thank you Vet Tix! God bless everyone who made this possible, and God bless America!
- Martin Family
After 12 years on off with the Marine Corps I was injured while running a scout team through the city of Fallujah, Iraq. I spent 7 months back and forth from a hospital in Bethesda, Maryland only to have the VA lose all my medical records. I've had a battle nonstop since 2008 just to get a proper claim submitted. I've battled PTSD and lost my best friends due to this epidemic. I finally feel as if I'm in control of this and heading in the right direction being a good husband and father. Still being run through the system with the VA I was supposed to be at 100% since I'm not allowed to work due to a spinal issue and brain injury. So I found a Purple Heart site that offered to send my family to Disney World as long as I saved money for our flights. Well it turned out to be a scam and like that the site was pulled. I don't want to let my family down and would appreciate any help. Our plan was to stay at Disney for a few days then drive to Space Coast and stay a few more days. Any info even on discounts or to help save any money would be greatly appreciated.
U.S. Marine Corps (Severely Wounded Veteran)
1998 - 2007
Wish Fulfilled By:
- leigh donated $20.00
- Javier donated $25.00
- Harry donated $20.00
- Melinda donated $100.00
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
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