Mar 17th 2018

Hey everyone! I'm Major Michael Ketcham, on my 3rd deployment away from family. My kids are growing up very quickly, and I'm lucky enough to be able to video chat with them and get many pictures! I have 2 boys and 2 girls all under the age of 11. They paired up and provided me 2 little stuffed animals that I can take with me everywhere I go. I take pictures of them helping me with all my tasks so the kids can be a part of what I'm doing! When I get back, I would love to take the family to Universal in Orlando Florida. My wife is a stay-at-home mom, it is hard to take a large family on a big vacation on a single-income budget. With the money I've saved up from this deployment, I would love help in purchasing 6 Armed Forces Salute tickets! We receive AMAZING support from those we protect, and I'm truly grateful for everything! GOD BLESS!

Mar 12th 2018

My name is 1Sgt Albert Archuleta. I've recently returned from a combat tour in Afghanistan this November with the Army National Guard. This happened to be my 3rd deployment as a citizen Soldier and family man. My last tour in 2009-2010, Iraq was a very emotional experience due to my oldest was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Shortly afterwards our middle son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes too and both are now insulin dependent for the rest of their lives. Upon return, I immediately had to school myself on Diabetes plus quickly reintegrate back into my civilian career as a classroom teacher in order to make ends meet. This past January I was notified of deployment to Afghanistan at the age of 44. This was the most physically, emotionally and spiritually challenging tour ever. I was subjected to numerous combative situations and dealt with American WIA & KIAs while in southern Afghanistan for 9 months. Upon returning this November, there was little to no time for intimate bonding with the family due to my VA appointments for PTSD services and counseling. Not to mention the transition from combat back to public education was intense and fast. Never before have I had the opportunity before to take the family anywhere exciting and elaborate like Disney World in Florida. Having the opportunity to reunite with my kids and wife in another setting other than our home town would be a Hero's Wish Dream come true. Any support and assistance to make this wish come to true for not only me but my wife and 3 kids would be greatly appreciated. It’s time I gave back to them and I know this Hero’s Wish is not just for me but for the entire family.

Feb 18th 2018

My name is Ssgt Justin King. I recently returned from my second tour in Afghanistan, and I have always wanted to attend the Daytona 500. It has always been a dream of mine and my fathers to go to the race, and possibly into the pits to see it all up close. I just returned from Afghanistan in May, and not long after, my father had a heart attack. He also served 20 years in the Air Force, he has started his recovery, and luckily is doing well but this is something that would make a dream come true for two veterans. Any assistance we could receive be it tickets, pit passes, or any variation of the two would be greatly appreciated.

Feb 14th 2018

My name is SrA Kenneth Scherer. I have returned to the US after a four month deployment to Iraq with the 55th ERQS supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. I have served in the Air Force for over four years, and this is the first deployment I have been on. The four months apart was very difficult on my wife; it is the first time we have been away from each other for a long period of time. My friends were able to help my wife during the difficulty, and I would like to show my gratitude to her and 2 of my friends by taking them to see Hamilton. Hamilton is touring and coming to Arizona, and we would love to attend this musical. My wish is for 4 Tickets to the Hamilton Musical in Tempe, AZ.

Feb 2nd 2018

I'm SSgt Mattson and I am currently deployed in South West Asia with the 407 ESFS. I should return at the end of January or early February. My wife and I are really big OKC Thunder fans. Also my wife is currently pregnant she also is active duty air force. Our baby boy is due on Valentines day. So we wont have much time to relax with each other and catch up when I return due to our baby being born soon after. So this would be a really nice way to come home and give us a great night. My wish is to see an OKC Thunder game in Early February.

Jan 20th 2018

My name is Cpl. Jose Gordillozavala. My wife and I have always wanted to attend the Hamilton play. We got married a couple of months prior to me leaving on my deployment, and did not get an opportunity to go on a honeymoon or spend a lot of time together. I know that to see a live performance of this play would be a great bonding opportunity for the both of us to enjoy each others company.

Jan 15th 2018

Hello, my name is SFC Shawn Sullivan and my wish when I return home from Afghanistan is to take my family on a vacation to Disneyland and California Adventure. I am currently on my 4th deployment (3 tours in Afghanistan, 1 tour in Iraq). I have missed countless holidays, birthdays, kids sporting events, and school activities. I am hoping this trip can help with re-bonding with them and for my kids to know that they're appreciated for all their sacrifices that they have had to make in my absent. Being deployed is equally hard on my family as it is for me. My kids are tracking me returning home later than I really am, so this will be an extra surprise for them. I should return home around mid January 2018. Thank you so much for any help in making my wish for my kids come true. I greatly appreciate all the support.

Jan 12th 2018

My name is SMSgt. Ronald Ahlstrom. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. My Hero's Wish is for my family that has been supporting me for the past six months. All my family keeps on talking about is their wish to go see the musical Hamilton in New York before we PCS overseas in March of 2018. I return from Afghanistan in December and I would love to make their Christmas wish come true. Tickets for the event are hard to come by and expensive. If it was not so close to our move we could probably afford to go. But because we will be leaving New Jersey soon there are not too many options for showings and even fewer that are in an affordable price range. I have been in the Air Force for over twenty years and I have done and been part of some amazing experiences. I would like the opportunity to share one with my family as well. Thank you for reading this and for all of your support for every military member.

Jan 10th 2018

My name is Capt M. Josh Ogburn. I am currently deployed as a Navigator on the RC-135RJ, and have been deployed or TDY for 3/4 or this past year. My wife is the real hero, she has been raising our kids as a single parent with no close family support. Beyond that, my son was diagnosed with Spina Bifida early in the pregnancy, and my wife chose to undergo fetal repair surgery to give him the most favorable outcome. This involved delivering him via C-section at almost 24 weeks gestation, receiving surgery on his back, and then placing him back in the womb to continue to develop. After 3 months of bed rest to avoid preterm labor, Zeke was born the second time at 35 weeks. I am so thankful for the sacrifice my wife made for our son's future, as well as the incredible work she does on a daily basis to provide for a special needs child and a very spirited 4 year old daughter! My wish is to take them to Disney World for a family vacation after my deployment and follow-up training this year. I would love to have four 4-day park hopper passes to be able to take some time to invest in our family.

Dec 26th 2017

My name is CPT Frank Johnson. I am currently deployed to Southern Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support. I am a Texas Army National Guard Soldier, and I am a public school educator in my civilian job. This has been a good deployment, and I am proud of the work I've done here. I'm also proud of my wife and my kids for the support they've given me while tackling all of our home issues without me. I love them so much, and I really want to be able to treat them to Disneyland. They don't expect something this great - they just want me back home, but something like this would mean so much to them. Especially after the rough year they've had in my absence. This is my fifth overseas deployment. My family has never been to Disneyland, and taking them there would be a truly wonderful gift. Prior to leaving them, I spent months away on training events in preparation for my deployment. I was mobilized in January of this year, and I will be home in November!

Dec 24th 2017

I am making this wish for my father, without his knowledge. My father has been serving the Marine Corps for a total of 17 years. He has sacrificed everything for me (his daughter), my family, and this country. I can never repay him for everything he has done, but I can at least try. I want to try by making one of his oldest wishes come true. My father has been a Kansas City Chiefs fan since he was a child and he has always wanted to attend a home game. My father recently received very sudden, involuntary, high-risk orders to Afghanistan for 10 months. This will be his 3rd time in Afghanistan and his 6th deployment overall. Before he is shipped overseas, he will be able to come home for the holidays for 2 weeks. In this time, I want to make his wish come true by surprising him with tickets to the Chiefs game that will take place on Christmas Eve. This would be such a memorable trip for our family and I know this would mean so much to him. My dad is my personal hero and I am trying to do everything in my power to make this happen for him, but I cannot do it alone.

Dec 24th 2017

My name is A1C Meredith Lindsay, I am currently deployed in Turkey. I have been gone since July and come back December. When I get back in Wichita (McConnell AFB), I would like to go take my wife and go home to Texas. She has been handling everything at home, and when we take our Christmas leave I would like to really enjoy it and go to the Dallas Cowboys game on 24 Dec.(2 tickets). It will be a much needed vacation for both of us and a thank you for to her for taking care of all the things at home. My wife has been dealing with everything at home and as a gift to her I would love to take her to a Dallas Cowboys game during the Christmas holiday. It’s a thank you for everything she has done while I’ve been gone and a wonderful way to enjoy my Christmas holiday home.

Dec 9th 2017

My name is PFC Roger Sandeen. I am a combat wounded Vietnam veteran. My current bucket list includes attending an Army-Navy football game with my son. I have always wanted to attend this game. My son is currently a fitness instructor providing human performance services to Navy Seals and Special Operations Marines in the San Diego area. In June 1968, I volunteered to serve my country and joined the U.S Army. I was deployed to South Vietnam in January 1969. After a month in country, I volunteered to be point man for my squad. On March 17, 1969 during a search and destroy mission, a booby-trapped grenade exploded in front of our point squad. I was severely wounded and my squad leader, James Harold Armstrong, was killed. I am thankful for the field medics who treated me initially to stop the bleeding and saving my life. I am also grateful to the helicopter pilots who evacuated me to a field hospital and the doctors and nurses who treated me there. Due to the combat operations and associated traumas, I have PTSD and a hearing loss. I love my country and would serve again in a heartbeat!!!! Thank you for reading and considering my request

Dec 7th 2017

I just returned from my 4th deployment and would like to take my boys (14, 4, 3) on a waterpark weekend before Christmas. during this deployment I was served divorce papers and want to give my boys a great weekend that they'll remember.

Dec 4th 2017

Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for taking a moment to read this and for supporting our military! I am currently on active duty, approaching my 12 year mark and just returned from deployment. We are a family of 6 and I would love the opportunity to spend either Christmas or Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World with my family this year since I missed being home with them in 2016. Disney World is our family's "happy place" and even though our children are growing up (we have one graduating high school in June) and getting older, Disney has a way of bringing us all closer together. I would especially like to be able to take them to the Very Merry Christmas Party one evening! Thank you again for all of your support!

Dec 2nd 2017

My name is SrA Ella Tesar and I am currently serving with the Texas Air National Guard. I was Active Duty prior to separating to better raise my daughter. I am currently on my second deployment and will be returning home this summer. My husband, SrA Matthew Tesar, is currently Active Duty in Oklahoma. We have both made many sacrifices and faced many challenges as any military family does. My husband and I would love to be able to go see the Nutcracker Ballet in Dallas at the Winspear Opera House! Thank you for supporting our wish!

Nov 22nd 2017

I am MSgt Christina Petruzzi and I am currently deployed on a 365 tour in Kabul, Afghanistan working with the Afghan Air Force to Train Advise and Assist. This year has been one of the hardest years of my life and I know it has been very difficult on my 2 boys Giovanni (7) and Jacob (15) While dealing with this deployment, sibling separation for the past 11 months + due to different fathers and upcoming divorce and PCS, I just need a break and time to bond again with my children together. I would like to take them on a 4 day park hopper vacation to Disneyland as we have never been there and would love the time to bond with my babies. I am due home within the next few weeks. Disneyland Vacation- 4 day hopper passes for 4

Nov 19th 2017

My name is AOC (AW/SW) Hector J Gonzalez my wish is for my wife (Jamie) and myself to attend a Dallas Cowboys Game on the 19th of November 2017. I have been in the United States Navy for 18 years now. I have been assigned to the USS CARL VINSON for the past 5 years. During this time we have completed a ten-month deployment, a six-month deployment and our battle group is preparing for another 6-month deployment in the beginning of the year 2018. With all the deployments and out to sea training exercises, my wife and I have found it difficult to have a weekend getaway. To top it all off, after the upcoming deployment, we will be transferring to our next duty station in the Pacific Northwest making it more difficult for us to travel to Dallas to catch a game. Most of our time is consumed with our kids and everyday life. We will be making a trip to Texas so the kids can visit their grandmother. Since my hometown of Odessa is 5 hours from Dallas, Jamie and myself will be driving to Dallas to take a tour of AT&T Stadium, since tickets to tour the stadium are not out of reach. We would really like to attend an actual game but tickets are at least $200.00 each and due to our upcoming PCS, we are unable to purchase game tickets.

Nov 12th 2017

My name is SrA Tyler Symoens. I was born in Wisconsin but raised the biggest Michigan fan and patriots fan due to my grandfather. Currently serving active duty 6 years tomorrow and extended for another year before reenlisting in 2018. Just got back from my second deployment this time supporting operation inherent resolve on July 24th. I'm currently a SrA in the Air Force testing for Ssgt. I'm part of the 21 CES/CEF at Peterson AFB Colorado Springs CO. I'm a firefighter for the military. As a military firefighter I do the same jobs and duties as a civilian firefighter. Our main job is to protect our aircraft and our base from fire and any other hazards. My wish is to attend the New England Patriots game vs the Denver Broncos in November.

Nov 10th 2017

Hello, I am SPC Sam Pearson, I am currently deployed to Afghanistan, this is my 2nd deployment. My first deployment was with 10th Mountain Division, conducting route clearance with combat engineers, this deployment I am with the Infantry out of Fort Bliss. My first time away from 2 of my kids, My wife and I have 3 together. Two of them were born between the first deployment and this one. As far as our children, One is currently 5 months old, and the other is nearly two. And the third has just turned 5. None of my family, including myself have ever been to Disney World, or even Florida. And we have figured it would be a dream trip upon my return. I am looking to take my family on a trip to Disney World.

Nov 5th 2017

I am a wounded Warrior with deployments to Iraq. I have 2 children. The dates are I was medically retired in 2013 from wounds I incurred during those deployments to include TBI, PTSD, Knee surgery, 3 shoulder surgeries, and recently a back fusion, migraines, and chronic pain daily. I am married for 18 years with two children Alan 08-30-1997 and Amanda 03-04-2017 my wife Shari 04-27-1966 and myself Alan Humphrey III 02-13-1975 will attend the Football game. I have spent most the time during 2003 to 2013 with the deployments and military necessary time away from my family. With short intervals of time at home. I feel that going to these games would involve family time to reconnect with my wife and children. Thank you in advance for this opportunity to be with my family.

Oct 25th 2017

Hello, my name is Sergeant David Montoya. I am a retired sergeant which I have severed in the Army and National Guard for over twenty-two years. When I was eighteen I joined the Army and was sent to Germany for three years. Since then I have done various tours of duty which some have been here in the states. I am married with two kids and two grandkids. I would love to take my son David to a world series game before I die. We have never been to a baseball game and I would love to take him. My wish is to go to a World Series game here in the United States.

Oct 25th 2017

My name is GySgt Justin Bond. It'll be 17 years of service come this August 2017. The toughest part about being in the military is leaving your biggest support system...my family sacrifices so much for my career. I am currently deployed in Spain and will not return until August sometime (7 months gone). We are a larger family and have not had the funds to take our children on a family vacation since getting married 8 years ago. I would love to be able to surprise our 4 kids with a trip to Disneyland to try to make up for all the missed birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. I would like to make a Hero's wish to request (5) Disneyland 3-day park hopper tickets for my family; My wife Rebecca and our 4 kids; Juni 15, Nicky 10, Jacob 4 and Elsie 2. We would love to take this trip in October 2017. Any sort of contribution will help our family greatly and we would be eternally grateful. Thank you and God Bless.

Oct 22nd 2017

My name is Sergeant Troy Thomas. I am currently post-deployment from my second tour in Afghanistan. I am working my way into being more comfortable in crowds and social settings. I am a HUGE Formula One fan and missed most of the past few seasons due to deployments. I have not been to Austin, TX to see the new facility or a race and I would love to take my wife and experience F1, one of my favorite sports. I would like to respectfully request tickets for the practice and qualifying sessions, along with the actual race. Regardless of what I may receive, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my love of F1 and I appreciate your consideration.

Oct 15th 2017

I am the father of Sgt. Clinton K. Ruiz. Clint was killed in action on 10/25/2012 in Khas Uruzgan Afghanistan while serving with the United States Army in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I am a Gold Star Father and I would like to take a severely combat wounded veteran to see our favorite teams compete. Sgt. Geoffrey Quevedo lost an arm and a leg in an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2012 and I lost my son that same year. Geoffrey and I have become close over the last several years. Geoffrey is a Raider fan and I, along with my son, Charger fans. Geoffrey has never seen the Raiders play in Oakland and I would like to take him to see a game before they move to Las Vegas.

Oct 11th 2017

My name is SSG Wesley Bevel. I have served both with the US Navy and Currently with the United States Army. I want nothing more than to get home to my 5 kiddos and wife. They have wished to visit Disney World when Dad gets home and it would mean the world to us and them to make this dream come true. Our daughter 10 and sons 8,6,4 and 1 live for the heroes and fantasy Disney brings. Maybe we can make this happen. I can't thank you all enough for what you give to making dreams fulfilled for so many families especially those as large as ours. Our kiddos are so strong and I couldn't think of a better way to have some fun and re-bond after this deployment. Thanks Y'all

Oct 3rd 2017

My name is PFC Jeffery Taylor. I joined the US Army to become a 13 bravo, which is mechanized infantry, I wanted to shoot the big guns and attended Ft Sill Oklahoma for training and then was stationed at Ft. Stewart GA. With the 3rd infantry division. I was deployed to Kuwait in January 2003 and was in the initial invasion of Iraq in March. I was wounded on 4 April 2003 and my wife Tracy Taylor’s life changed when she received a phone call all Army Wives dread—that her husband, PFC Jeffery Taylor had been critically injured in Iraq. Details were vague at the time, but the Army advised Tracy that I had survived an attack just outside the Bagdad Airport during the invasion of Iraq. During an attack, my Tracked vehicle was up-ended by enemy mortar causing a weight difference. The shift in weight caused the vehicle to roll over an embankment into a water-filled canal. The vehicle sank to the bottom and I along with my crew members was trapped. Despite my leg being crushed and pinned down, I was able to keep my mouth and nose above the water as it filled the vehicle. I was rescued, but my crew members perished. Today, I suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), left leg nerve damage, and hearing loss. I was the sole survivor and received a purple heart on that particular mission. I was discharged from the Army in the beginning of 2004 and have been receiving treatment ever since that night. I have always dreamed of seeing Jack Johnson in concert but could never afford to go. He mostly plays in Hawaii which I could never afford to travel there which has also always been a dream of mine to visit. I learned that he is coming to St. Augustine and it would be a dream come true for me to see him. I would love to meet him but just to be able to see him would be great. My wish is for 4 tickets to see Jack Johnson in concert in St Augustine FL on Oct 2nd or 3rd.

Oct 1st 2017

My name is Ssgt. Philip Charvet. My wish is to get two tickets for my wife and I to go see the Seahawks on her birthday. Her birthday is October 1st and she really wants to go to the game in Seattle against the Colts. She gave birth to our third born while I've been deployed. My father has been right by her side the whole time even during the birth. I would like to bless them both for their strength during my absence. X,, It has always been her dream to go to see the Seahawks in person in Seattle.

Sep 20th 2017

My name is SrA Cody Whitford. I'm an Air Traffic Controller in the USAF. Currently, I am deployed to Northern Iraq supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. I have been deployed here since Feb and will return early Sept. Being granted these tickets would really let me kick back and relax after a long/stressful duration away from my family. My wife has been a great mother to our eight-month-old son when I was gone and this would really unite us back as a family. What a better way than to hang out in Tampa Bay and see some good Chicago sports! Thank you for your support and Go Cubs!

Sep 1st 2017

Hello my name is TSgt Richard Durstine. I am a firefighter in the Air Force. I am currently deployed and heading home soon. I can't wait to get home to my wife and three daughters. My wish is a trip to Disneyland. I live in AZ so getting there is no problem I just need 5 park hopper tickets for my family. Thank you so much for any help in making my girls dreams come true. I greatly appreciate all the support.