Past Hero's Wishes
Hello! My name is Nathan. I am an 11 year veteran on my way home from my second tour. I am writing this in hopes of you being able to help my family create new memories and make up for lost time in a trip to Disney World. Every service member knows that being a parent while deployed isn’t exactly easy. For me, hearing my two boys wonder where I am and ask when I am coming home is always so difficult, especially around their birthdays. I wasn’t able to make it home for the birth of my second child last deployment. This deployment I lost my grandfather this summer and wasn’t able to attend his funeral. This compounded a lot of stress on my family and I, but have made it thus far. My wife, Mary, is the rock in our marriage; a retired veteran after 22 years of dedicated service and a mother of two handsome boys, has worked tirelessly to get our kids to summer camp and to keep them happy and healthy while I’m deployed, as well as taking over my chores as well. For my Hero’s Wish, I am asking you to help me get our family 4 Park Hopper Passes to Walt Disney World. This isn’t just a wish for me, this wish is for my wife who held this family together and for my kids to have breakfast with their favorite Disney characters.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Melissa in Honor of Nathan & family from Melissa & Brendan donated $1,610.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
My name is Rosemary, an Army veteran and the widow of Army SSG Jeremy A. Brown. Jeremy was killed in action on July 3, 2005, while deployed in Mosul, Iraq. At the time, he had just begun our third consecutive deployment to Iraq since we were married. Our married life was defined by service to our country. While Jeremy was completing his first deployment, I arrived to start mine — passing each other in Kuwait by a single day. When I returned home, he was deployed again. We celebrated our marriage with a big family wedding during his two-week R&R, but we never had the chance to take a honeymoon or share a family vacation together. I have remained unmarried for the past 20 years, and have a son who is 19. He is a wonderful young man and a devoted WWE fan. My wish is to share with him a special experience we will both cherish — attending WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Specifically, I am requesting two 2-day tickets so that we can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event together. This would not only fulfill a dream for my son but also honor the life and sacrifices that have shaped our family’s journey.
U.S. Army (Veteran)
2000 - 2005
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Fara donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Paul in Honor of Dennis Phillips/William Jarrett donated $50.00
- Chief in Honor of Lesa Pickar donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Viking donated $50.00
- Kenneth donated $20.00
- Ollie in Honor of Louie, rip brother donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Tracie donated $25.00
- Paul in Honor of Pug Gunnoe donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, Rosemary, & your husband. God bless donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Eric donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Amandae donated $50.00
- Renea donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Heather donated $30.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Scott donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank Vet Tix and everyone for your donation for my Hero's Wish. A thank you is not enough to express how grateful we are for everyone who thought of our family. I was able to take my son to WrestleMania 42 because of the tickets that were donated. I'm old school WWF, but I enjoyed myself. My son, he had an amazing time. Vet Tix is such an amazing community and I am very thankful to be part of this family.
- Rosemary
I am Gold Star Mother of Fallen Navy SEAL, Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. He was KIA 6/28/2005 and portrayed in the movie 'The Lone Survivor.' My wish is to take my family to a game to spend time together and honor his memory.
U.S. Navy (Family of KIA)
2005
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $30.00
- JJ in Honor of Dietz donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of your son, Danny.My condolences,God bless donated $100.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I would like to thank JJ and Thomas for your generous donations to allow me and my family to attend the Nuggets Game we got to see my favorite player Jokic and Murray. I would also like to thank Vettix for all you do to give Veterans and Gold Star Families chances to attend events along with all generous donors.
- Cynthia
I’m active duty military returning home from my 3rd unaccompanied year long tour in South Korea. I’m moving my family to Lubbock Texas and would love to watch my favorite hockey team play the Dallas Stars.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Thomas in Honor of you, Sarah, thank you for your service donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Billy donated $20.00
- Kyle donated $30.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Toni donated $10.00
- Robert donated $40.00
- Scott donated $50.00
- James in Honor of All those that serve donated $130.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- David donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Dale donated $100.00
- Barbara in Honor of The Vets who influenced my life. donated $25.00
- Adrian donated $25.00
- Frankie donated $10.00
- Lizeth donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $10.00
- A Generous Person donated $11.00
- Mike in Honor of Michael Gibson, Sr. donated $10.00
- ERIN donated $25.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
My family and I had an incredible time at the Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars game on April 4th, 2026, here in Texas. It was an unforgettable experience, and we were truly grateful for the chance to be there. Thank you to Thomas, Billy, Kyle, Toni, Robert, Scott, James, David, Dale, Barbara, Adrian, Frankie, Lizeth, Mike, and Erin for your generosity that made this moment possible for my family. It meant more than just attending a game; it was a reminder that people out there truly care. Thank you for supporting veterans and creating memories that last.
- Thomas
I would like to get tickets for my daughter and I to go to the Treefort Music Festival in Boise, Idaho, from 25 to 29 March 2026. We are big fans of live music and would love to get five-day passes to attend, especially if they are the zipline passes, so we can get into every event, no matter the crowd. I would like this wish granted because my daughter and I love to go to concerts together, but it is difficult to justify spending money on entertainment like this when we don't have much. Soon after returning home, we had flooding in the house causing extensive damage in three rooms and other areas such as closets and part of the garage. Insurance is covering a lot, but not everything. If that didn't take all of our extra funds, there has been multiple repairs needed on vehicles that have taken the rest. We are good at budgeting and tightening belts when needed, and we will recover from the financial strain, but expensive festival tickets are not in the budget right now.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Steven donated $20.00
- Frankie donated $20.00
- Jessica in Honor of Will Griffin donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $35.00
- Susan donated $5.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, Sarah, thank you for your service! donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Nile donated $75.00
- Anthony donated $25.00
- Frank in Honor of Eric Gaghan donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- DocPaskal donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
- Kelii donated $30.00
- Frankie donated $10.00
- Mario donated $25.00
- Erika donated $20.00
- Danielle donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $20.00
- Thomas in Honor of you, SFC Dyer, thank you 4 your service donated $100.00
- Dave donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- Tim donated $25.00
- Paul in Honor of Paul Gunnoe donated $20.00
- A Generous Person donated $25.00
- A Generous Person donated $40.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you to Vet Tix and all the wonderful donors that helped me take my daughter to the music festival. We had so much fun going to all the venues downtown and saw 37 bands play over the five days. It was the best festival we have ever been to, and we are extremely grateful for all that helped make this happen for us!
- Dustin
I am a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force and returned April 2nd 2025 from a 6 month Deployment to Somalia. My wife and I have 4 kids, 3 of which are girls who participate in All Star Cheerleading, which means we are constantly on the go and rarely have time to get away as a couple. I have been a Broncos fan my whole life, and also attended Texas Tech University and follow the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. My wife loves the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes as well. We also live in Lubbock, TX where Texas Tech is located. Our anniversary is November 5th and neither of us have ever been to an NFL game or been able to truly celebrate our anniversary since getting married. I would love to be able to spend a weekend with my wife in Denver and attend the Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs game on November 16th 2025. My wife and I would be forever grateful for this opportunity to spend some alone time together while also enjoying something we both love, football.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- James donated $50.00
- A Generous Person donated $32.00
- Mary in Honor of Lee Bigham, retiree from Air Force donated $30.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- A Generous Person donated $100.00
- Lisa in Honor of Thank you for your service donated $58.00
- Thomas in Honor of You, MSgt, thank you for your service! donated $100.00
- Greg donated $130.00
- Jennifer in Honor of Azad Husnian donated $100.00
- Mike in Honor of George Stojakovic USAF ret. donated $40.00
- A Generous Person donated $50.00
- Jennifer donated $250.00
- A Generous Person donated $5.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I want to send a heart felt thank you to anyone and everyone who made this wish possible. This was beyond what I could have imagined and my wife and I had the absolute best time! Thank you James, Mary, Lisa, Thomas, Greg and Jennifer, Mike, Jennifer and all of the anonymous donors. This is something we will remember for the rest of our lives and you all made that happen.
- Matthew
My Family has been moved without stability every 2-3 years (like many military families), and I'd love to show them appreciation for their sacrifice by offering an experience we'd otherwise never get to do.
U.S. Army (Severely Wounded Veteran)
2009 - 2023
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Victoria in Honor of Kenneth Golden donated $200.00
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you to Victoria and Kenneth for the donation. Rodeos are an event that my family regularly does together that helps build lasting memories. We all greatly enjoyed the event and very much appreciate your help to do so!
- Blaine
My name is Edward, and I am currently a Chief in the USCG. I am married to a fantastic lady who travels an hour to work daily as a high school teacher. I also have three children ages 15,14, and 11. My two older sons are actively involved in their school wrestling team. My daughter is my sweetheart and is just starting middle school! It’s such a difficult age, and I am thankful my wife is there to hold it all down while I am away to provide a strong female role model for her, but she is admittedly losing her mind with my teenage sons. I stay in contact with my family as much as I can via FaceTime calls and text messages, but I can’t wait to be back and see and hug them face to face. And provide a strong male influence back into teens' lives.
U.S. Coast Guard (Currently Serving)
Thank You Message from the Hero:
Thank you so much !! I was able to reunite with my family after 6 months away and another six months to go. This was a perfect way to relax after a super stressful experience. Universal was fantastic !!
- Edward
Hello, my name is Stephanie. I’m 29 years old and currently serving in the Army. Over the course of my career, I’ve had one overseas deployment that changed my life in ways I could never have imagined. During that deployment, my family endured unimaginable pain. We lost a loved one, and I received the devastating news that my daughter had been a victim of S/A at the hands of someone we trusted. Around the same time, my wife’s mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Being away from my family during such a difficult time was one of the hardest challenges I’ve faced. I couldn’t be there to support them when they needed me most, and that weighs heavy on my heart. All I want now is to give my little girl a moment of happiness, a chance to feel like a carefree child again. Taking her to the happiest place on earth is a small dream, but one I believe she deserves after everything she’s been through. While I know this won’t fix what has happened, I hope it can bring a smile to her face and create a precious memory for her to hold onto. If you’re able to support us in making this dream come true, my family and I would be forever grateful. Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to giving her this special experience. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for any support you can offer.
U.S. Army (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Shannon donated $25.00
- David donated $100.00
- Jennifer donated $25.00
- Carissa donated $50.00
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
Thank You Message from the Hero:
I just want to give a huge thank you to Shannon, David, Jennifer, Carissa, and Hero’s Wish for the incredible gift of Disneyland tickets! This truly means the world to me and my family. Your generosity gave us the chance to make memories that we’ll cherish forever from the laughter, the rides, and all the magic in between. I’m so grateful for the kindness and support shown to veterans like me. You’ve made a dream come true, and I can’t thank you enough for reminding us what true compassion looks like.
- Stephanie
My name is Jesse. I’m on my first deployment and hit a rough patch. Hopefully, Mickey Mouse can bring back the magic. It’s hard being away from family during a combat deployment, but God has got it in his hands. I’m married and have a little boy who will be turning 3 in October. I’m not sure I will make it in time for my birthday, but I hope to make it for his! It would be great to get away, decompress, and reengage with the family. I hope to be able to take him and his wife to Disney World and make magical memories together.
U.S. Air Force (Currently Serving)
Wish Fulfilled By:
- Remainder of Wish fulfilled by the Veteran Tickets Foundation General Hero's Wish Fund.
This Hero has not yet filled out a thank you message.
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