Past Hero's Wishes

ATTEND A RAVENS GAME (any)

Oct 13th 2013

Hello, My name is Howard Bell. I am a Lieutenant Commander and have been in the US Navy for 25+ years. I am currently serving a one year tour in Bahrain in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. My wish is to attend a Baltimore Ravens Football game with my wife and two sons. We are huge Ravens fans, while deployed I was able to watch the Superbowl and with the time difference of +8 hours the game came on at 2am, but watching my team win the Superbowl was well worth losing a little sleep. I will be back in the States after October 9th. I appreciate all who support our military. Thank you for your consideration.

ATTEND A RAVENS GAME (any)
United States Navy VeteranVeteran
Wish fulfilled by:
    Thank You Message From Hero:
    I would like to thank Vettix and the Ravens organization for granting my wish. My family and I attended the Ravens/Packers game October 13th. We had a great time. The stadium and the fans were absolutely awesome. Thank you, Howard Bell
    Chicago Bears game

    Oct 6th 2013

    My name is Matthew Schneider. I am a Chicago Native and a huge fan of the Chicago Bears. One of the things that I used to get me through this deployment was the thought of going to a game with my brothers. I will be returning from Afghanistan in early Septmeber and would love nothing more than to be able to go to a game with my Siblings.

    Chicago Bears game
    United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
    Wish fulfilled by:
      Thank You Message From Hero:
      Thank you so much to everyone that made this day possible. It was even better than i could have imagined. Being with all of my siblings for a Bears game is something that I will truly remember forever. I can never repay the kindness that was shown to us by vettix.org and its donors. Thanks again, Matt Schneider
      Notre Dame vs. Arizona State in Dallas

      Oct 5th 2013

      My name is Michael Wright. I was a Seargant the US Army and retired due to my injuries. I was wounded by an IED in Oct 2007 in Baghdad and sustained numerous injuries. I had TBI, low back injuries, internal injuries and injuries to my neck. My wish is to attend a Notre Dame Football game with my wife and two sons. It has been a dream of mine since I was little. This is the one thing other than being a father that I have dreamed of doing one day. I would sincerely appreciate it if I was ever given the opportunity to attend a Notre Dame football game.

      Notre Dame vs. Arizona State in Dallas
      United States Army Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
      Wish fulfilled by:
      • Kelli donated $25.00
      • Magaly donated $1.00
      • Camilo donated $25.00
      • Dani donated $20.00
      • Steven donated $100.00
      • Yolanda donated $20.00
      • David donated $15.00
      This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
      Take my family to Medieval Times

      Sep 22nd 2013

      Hello my name is Alexander A Hernandez. I am the 3rd child of a family of 4. I joined the Marine Corps so my brother would be able to have a role model in life. I went to boot camp in the summer of 2003 and after boot camp I went to S.O.I. After finishing that school I was sent to Hawaii to my first unit which was 1st battalion 3rd Marines. I will be serving with 1/3. I was sent to fight in the battle of Fallujah, Iraq and I served in Afghanistan in 2006. In the month of October 2004 I was hit by a IED on my left side outside of the town of Fallujah. The Wounds that I Received from the attack are Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and loss of hearing and also upper neck nerve Problems. I am not going to receive TSGLI because I finish my obligations with an honorable discharge. We have a huge family of 6 that includes myself and my wife and four kids. My daughter has been asking to go see the horse fight at Medieval Times but due to having four kids and with the income I get we can't afford it. My wish is for (4)tickets because the baby's don't count. Family Status is as follows; I have the best wife(Amber)and the four best kids that any man can ask for my oldest is 10 his name is Anthony, then we have Audrey who is 5 then baby Alex who happens to be 1yr and 8 months and the new add-on to the family Angelika who is 2 weeks.

      Take my family to Medieval Times
      United States Marine Corps Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
      Wish fulfilled by:
      • Alan donated $300.00
      Thank You Message From Hero:
      Thank u all so much, our dream came true
      Tampa Bay Rays game

      Sep 20th 2013

      My name is SSG. Noel C. Rucks. a native of Tampa Florida. I am married to Valerie Rucks of Zephyrhills, Florida. I am currently enrolled in American Military University working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine. I joined the Active Army on October 13, 1994. I am currently coming of my 8th Deployment to include Macedonia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq 4 times and Afghanistan. I am fortunate not to have any visual signs of injuries, but I do suffer from PTSD and TBI. I have suffered 13 concussions, 11 of them from IED strikes. I would love to attend a Tampa Bay Rays Game. I am a huge fan and have always wanted to do that.

      Tampa Bay Rays game
      United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
      Wish fulfilled by:
      • Vanessa donated $20.00
      Thank You Message From Hero:
      I wanted to say thank you so much, I had one of the best times ever. You didn't only make my wish come true, you also made a wish come true to my family and with that I want to say thank you. Everyone thinks we are hero's but the hero's are people like yourself that take your time and money and do great things with it. So thank you.
      Disney World Tickets for 5

      Sep 3rd 2013

      Hi My name is SGT. Burgos and I would love to take my family to Disneyworld. My wish is to receive five tickets to Disney world for me, my wife and three kids ages 3,5 and 7. I'm a 100% disabled injured Marine. My injuries have taken a big toll on our family. I would like to thank them for always being there for me. I would love to see my kids be kids.

      Disney World Tickets for 5
      United States Marine Corps Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
      Wish fulfilled by:
      • Alan donated $850.00
      Thank You Message From Hero:
      Words can't begin to describe how thankful I am to this wonderful organization and Alan, who donated our tickets. We had such a great time at Disney, I smile like I haven't in awhile. My son even told me, "Dad, I haven't seen you smile so much in a long time!" My family and I truly had a great time and we were able to reconnect again. It is what they said, Disney is magical. Again, thank you so much for the tickets!!
      Bristol Night Sprint Cup race -Irwin Tools 500

      Aug 24th 2013

      My name is USAF SSgt Christopher Mingledorff. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. I live in Kennesaw, GA (just north of Atlanta), with my wife April and our 12 year old daughter. My father-in-law is holding down the fort for my wife and daughter while I am away. He has always wanted to go to the night race at Bristol, and i'd love the opportunity to take him this year when I get home.

      Bristol Night Sprint Cup race -Irwin Tools 500
      United States Air Force VeteranVeteran
      Wish fulfilled by:
      • Dani donated $20.00
      Thank You Message From Hero:
      I want to say thanks for making our trip to Bristol possible! It was an awesome experience and was extremely rewarding for my family and I. It especially meant a lot to be able to take my father-in-law, after all he did taking care of my ladies while I was deployed to Afghanistan. THANK YOU! It really means a lot.
      Night out to Teatro Zinzanni as a Honeymoon date

      Aug 10th 2013

      I am just getting home from my deployment. My Wife and I actually got married while i was in Afghanistan and so since being married have had absolutely no time to spend with each other whatsoever. Once i get home I would like to take my Wife out to Dinner at Teatro Zinzanni as a sort of Honeymoon that we havent had the chance to take with me being gone and all our financial going to moving the family across the states and into the new home.

      Night out to Teatro Zinzanni as a Honeymoon date
      United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
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        This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
        DisneyLand

        Aug 3rd 2013

        Hello my name is Lawrence Guerro. I was wounded in Iraq May 25th, 2007. After many surgeries and one more to go I will be able to get out and do more activities with my kids and wife. I will be cleared to board Airplanes. I would appreciate if you could help me spend at least a few days with my kids in a happy place. After I got hurt my kids were not kids anymore. They had to grow up fast because I got hurt and they had to help me deal with my situation. I just want to thank them and remind them that they are kids and also give my wonderful wife a break. I would like to thank you even if you keep us in your prayers that would be much more grateful than a trip. Thank you everyone that makes this VET TIX possible.

        DisneyLand
        United States Army Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
        Wish fulfilled by:
        • Shaun donated $25.00
        • Robert donated $25.00
        • Alvino donated $25.00
        • Debbie donated $25.00
        • Phillip donated $50.00
        • Mary donated $650.00
        Thank You Message From Hero:
        I would like to thank everyone that donated to help me and my family experience Disneyland. Me, My wife and kids had a blast. it was a dream come true for us all. I would again like to everyone that made it possible for me and family to attend such a beautiful and magical place. God bless you all. thank you vettix and donors
        San Francisco Giants v. LA Dodgers Game

        Jul 6th 2013

        My name is Sgt. Isaac Vasquez of the US Army. I have a fiance, and my mom and brothers live in California. I'm currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). I am a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog handler. I'm on a 12 month tour and I plan on going on RnR for two weeks at the end of June into Early July. My favorite baseball team is the San Francisco Giants. My wish is to attend a game when the Giants host the LA Dodgers (July5-July7). I've been a fan of the Giants for years and it would be the first time that I would get to see the Giants in person. My favorite Giants players are Sergio Romo, Buster Posey, and most of all Barry Zito for his support and work with the troops!!

        San Francisco Giants v. LA Dodgers Game
        United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
        Wish fulfilled by:
        • Denise donated $15.00
        • Scott donated $285.00
        Thank You Message From Hero:
        Tickets were great seats had zero problems getting tickets from will call window. It capped off a few great weeks of R&R THANKS so much in making my Hero's Wish come true. It was my first Giants game...ball park was great, weather was great, fans were awesome and couldn't have asked for more. Giants got a win that night so noting but a great time, Thanks again!!
        NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Quicken Loans 400

        Jun 16th 2013

        My name is 1SG David Rye. I've been a fan of racing since going to small tracks with my Dad as a youngster. When NASCAR was first televised in 1979, watching it with my Dad became kind of a tradition. I never got to go to a NASCAR race with my Dad, but the race on Father's day would be kind of fitting to take something there to remember him. You see, he passed away this last November while I was deployed, and I didn't make it back in time to say goodbye. I've been in the military for 20+ years and have been deployed three times since 2006, with additional training events I think I have been home a total of 8 months in the last 6 years. I have never asked for anything from the military other then to serve and protect the soldiers I have led under me. My friend told me about this program and I thought if I could get accepted I could take a few soldiers I know would appreciate it. As far as favorite drivers, Dale Jr, Tony Stewart, and Matt Kenseth I guess. My wish would be to watch a NASCAR SPRINT cup race from the Pits.

        NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Quicken Loans 400
        United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
        Wish fulfilled by:
        • Dani donated $20.00
        Thank You Message From Hero:
        Words cannot express the experience we enjoyed with the 5-Hour Energy Folks and Clint Boywer at the Quicken Loans 400 at MIS. The Family type enviroment and the hospitality of the sponsors was so enjoyable it truly became an emotional event as we were treated so special. Tim Gattshall was instrumental from 5-Hour in making sure we had access to pit tours and garage passes, truly making it an experience to remember. My Dad was smiling that day as I got to spend Father's Day with my son at the race, something I never got to do with my Dad. Thank you VETTIX for making this happen!!!
        Cedar Point Tickets

        Jun 15th 2013

        My name is Sean Anderson. I have recently returned from deployment in Afghanistan. I will be granted leave in June. We will be taking a long trip to visit family as my wife just had a baby at the end of February. My son is finally tall enough to ride all the roller coasters at Cedar Point. Since the focus has been mostly on the baby, we would like to do something special with him while on leave. My wish is take my family to Cedar Point Amusement Park. This was also the theme park that I went to when I was a child. It will be great to share my memories with him.

        Cedar Point Tickets
        United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
        Wish fulfilled by:
        • Melissa donated $10.00
        • Jamie donated $5.00
        This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
        George Strait in San Antonio

        Jun 1st 2013

        My name is Sgt. Jorge Segura. My wish is to take my wife, caregiver, to see George strait on June 1, 2013. I would need 2 tickets for the concert. My injuries consist of multiple traumatic brain injuries, right forearm blown off, reconstruction of right forearm. Limb salvage, multiple shrapnel wounds to upper left chest, and lower back. Removed part of my right thigh to save my forearm. My family is my greatest support I could ever have. My Wife, Stefani, my daughters, Samantha(5)and Olivia(2). My oldest daughter suffers from PTSD as do I from being and seeing such traumatic events. I left when she was three, and my wife was pregnant with my youngest child. It would be very amazing to give this gift to my wife for everything she has done for me, ever since my injury.

        George Strait in San Antonio
        United States Marine Corps Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
        Wish fulfilled by:
        • NIKOL donated $50.00
        • Dani donated $100.00
        • Dani donated $65.00
        Thank You Message From Hero:
        Me and my wife had an amazing time at the concert. We enjoyed every moment of it. It brought us closer together. Thank you again for the tickets and for the opportunity to go.
        Taylor Swift

        May 28th 2013

        My name is Ryan Timms. My wish is to take my wife, and if possible,my son and my sister to see Taylor Swift Live, with seats as close as possible. I have served in the Army for 4 years. I was recently deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months with the 11th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade (Fort Huachuca, AZ), while my wife, Holly, stayed home alone to work and care for our pets. We both are big music fans, she being a huge country fan, especially Taylor Swift. It would be amazing to take her to this concert since this summer we will relocate so I can attend the Defense Language Institute and don't foresee much opportunity to do extra fun things while in school the next 2 years. It would be a really fun and exciting time for both of us, and our family, if were able to go. We are hoping to get tickets to Taylor Swift's RED Tour in Glendale, AZ (May 28 or May 29), and seats as close as possible would be really cool too.

        Taylor Swift
        United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
        Wish fulfilled by:
        • Kathleen donated $25.00
        • Matthew donated $10.00
        • Susan donated $20.00
        • Kara donated $20.00
        • JAMES donated $10.00
        • Dani donated $50.00
        • Dani donated $65.00
        This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
        Take the family to Disneyland California

        May 20th 2013

        My name is Nino Capanang. I am a medically retired Marine. My wish is to bring my 3 children to Disneyland in California. I am requesting 5 tickets so I could take the whole family. I have 3 children, ages of 10, 5, and 3. My youngest son is turning 4 and I would like to bring him to Disneyland for his birthday wish. We would love to go this coming week on May 20, 2013. I would really like to take them before summer time as our summer will be very busy.

        Take the family to Disneyland California
        United States Marine Corps Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
        Wish fulfilled by:
          Thank You Message From Hero:
          Thank you so much for the Disneyland tickets. My family and I really had a great time in celebrating out youngest son's Bday. Thank you for all for what you do!
          Harlem Globetrotters tickets

          Apr 20th 2013

          Bill is currently deployed to Afghanistan, returning soon. Unfortunately, he has only been home for 2 of our daughter Sage's 12 birthdays. He wanted to do something special for her 13th birthday, which is April 20 - the same day the Harlem Globetrotters play locally. Sage REALLY loves basketball, so this is perfect.

          Harlem Globetrotters tickets
          United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
          Wish fulfilled by:
            Thank You Message From Hero:
            Thanks Vettix, My daughter had a GREAT birthday watching the Harlem Globetrotters in Columbus, OH. If it wasn't for you she would have never been able to see them. Her and her friends had a blast. Thanks again Vettix couldn't have made it happen without you.
            WrestleMania XXIX

            Apr 7th 2013

            My name is TSgt Alex Mears. I have served in the military 14 total years. 4 years in the Marine Corps. and after September 11 I joined the Air Force for the next 10 years and still going. I am currently deployed in Qatar and will be heading home to my pregnant wife at the end of August. This is our first child, a girl, she is due in October. When I finally get home I get to take care of my wife, who will be over 7 months pregnant, since she has been taking care of herself the house and the dogs and still works too since I’ve been deployed. We both are big fans of the WWE and since we won’t be able to do much when I come back from deployment, we are hoping to go to WrestleMania XXIX after she recovers and have a little fun for ourselves. WrestleMania would really fun and exciting time for both of us and to go would be awesome. We are hoping to get tickets to WrestleMania XXIX and any AXXESS passes would be really cool too.

            WrestleMania XXIX
            United States Air Force Currently ServingCurrently Serving
            Wish fulfilled by:
            • Matthew donated $10.00
            Thank You Message From Hero:
            Thank you for the tickets to Wrestlemania, my wife and I had a great time and we got to see the Rock for the first time which was awesome. Thank you again.
            Kenny Chesney Concert

            Mar 16th 2013

            I am a widow of a fallen soldier, who was KIA, on March 5th 2007. I am 31 year old, widow, with 3 children. Living in Florida. I miss him so very much, and every day I still think about him. I played Kennny Chesney's song, "Who you'd be today" at my husband,Ryan's funeral. And Kennys music makes me very happy!!!!

            Kenny Chesney Concert
            I was never in the service Family of KIAFamily of KIA
            Wish fulfilled by:
              Thank You Message From Hero:
              I want to say thank you so much to Messina touring group for my chance to see Kenny Chesney in concert! I love him so much and it was an awesome experience! Hopefully I can go again one day soon!! I stayed up the night before, making signs, and getting No sleep, because I was too excited! !! I could not believe how close I was!! Oh man, BEST CONCERT EVER!! Thank you SO much once again!!! My husband, SPC BELL, would be proud to see me so happy, for once, after he passed.
              Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna

              Mar 2nd 2013

              My name is SSG Kurt Balmer. Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna is visiting Seattle from January 31 through February 24th, my wish is to be able to take my wife to a weekend showing of Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna. I recently returned from Afghanistan and money is always tight as a Soldier. My Hero's Wish would be to make my wife's wish come true, to see Cirque du Soleil. I think taking my wife to this would be great since she has wanted to see this for as long as I can remember and would be a perfect way for us to get to know each other again after a long deployment. I am requesting for 02 February but any date would be great. If at all possible we would prefer a Friday or Saturday 8 o'clock show. Thank you for your consideration of my Hero's Wish.

              Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna
              United States Army VeteranVeteran
              Wish fulfilled by:
                This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
                Pro Bowl tickets for a Wounded Warrior

                Jan 23rd 2013

                I am SSG Mayes, Wyatt A. On June 24 2012 I was injured while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I was on patrol my vehicle was struck by a 200 pound command detonated IED, As a result of the IED strike I sustained a broken right Calcaneus (heal) and I burst fractured or shattered my L-3 Vertebra. I was Medevac’d out of country and underwent surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center to have my L-1 through my L-5 vertebra fused together. Due to the nature in which my Vertebra shattered I sustained major nerve damage causing intense pain and numbness that radiates through my back and left leg, I still do not have full use of my left leg. After my spinal fusion there were still a lot of pieces of my shattered vertebra in my back, one large piece was stabbing into my spinal column causing me a lot of pain so on November 13 2012 I underwent another surgery to remove pieces of my shattered vertebra and relieve the pressure on my spinal column. The surgery helped a lot but I still have Pain every day and still do not have a lot of feeling in my left leg. I am lucky to be alive after the accident I was in and I do not want people to feel sorry for me and I am not looking for handouts, this site is a great resource and I am trying to take advantage of the benefits. I am stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii while I am recovering and my wish is to attend the Pro Bowl this year. I am requesting 4 tickets so my family can attend the game with me but I will take whatever someone is willing to give Thanks for reading my story, if you do not donate for my cause please help out one of my wounded brothers or sisters in arms.

                Pro Bowl tickets for a Wounded Warrior
                United States Army Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
                Wish fulfilled by:
                This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
                Cowboys v. Redskins game

                Dec 30th 2012

                My name is SGT. Brandon Kober. I am currently deployed in Afghanistan. I have been away from home for 9 months now. I am a lifelong Cowboys fan, and my wife is a die hard Redskins fan. I will be released from active duty on December 10th 2012. My wish is to get tickets to The Redskins vs Cowboys game on December 30th. What a better way to come home than to take my wife to a game.

                Cowboys v. Redskins game
                United States Army VeteranVeteran
                Wish fulfilled by:
                  Thank You Message From Hero:
                  Vet Tix and Donor, My wife and I can't thank you enough for this extremely memorable experience. Although the outcome wasn't as I had hoped, it was perfect for my wife since she is a Skins fan. The seats were incredible, and the pictures I captured will last us a lifetime. So from the Kober's I want to express our deepest gratitude for making our wish come true. Thank You a million times over, SSG Kober & Wife
                  Football: Saints Game

                  Dec 30th 2012

                  My name is SGT. Stanley Sharp. My wish is for 4 tickets to the Saints game in New Orleans, LA. I'm currently serving in Afghanistan and will be returning the end of Aug or first of Sept. My wife and have been talking about/planning the trip ever since I deployed last Sep. Last month my wife was having some medical problems and went to the Dr. She was tested and the results came back positive for Lupus. Now the Air Force is planning to send her to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) once all of her tests are completed.

                  Football: Saints Game
                  United States Army VeteranVeteran
                  Wish fulfilled by:
                    Thank You Message From Hero:
                    My family and I want to thank everyone for all that you have done for my family in fullfilling our wish. Due to a recent injury we were unable to reach the seat that we were given but the awesome staff at the Superdome was extremely nice and permitted us to set in the handicap area where there were extra seats availible. We ended up on the 50 yard line at eye level. Even though the Saints lost it was an awesome game to attend. We want to extend our warmest gratitude to everyone that made this event happen for us. Thank you all so very much.
                    Seahawks v. 49ers; Help Make My Family's Christmas Great!

                    Dec 23rd 2012

                    My name is WO1 Brian Alterowitz. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan, and won't be home until mid-February. My family: Kristina, Brianna (8), Maggie (7) and Michael (22 months), are diehard Seattle Seahawks fans. So much so that Maggie has her room decorated with Seahawks jerseys and one of Michael's first words was "Touchdown!" Kristina and the kids want very badly to go to a home game in Seattle, but we simply can't afford it. Because of this, the family has never been able to attend a game together. On December 23rd, The Seahawks play our conference rival, the San Francisco 49ers, at CenturyLink Stadium in Seattle. Please help me get them to that game! I cannot be there, because I will still be deployed, but it would make me happy knowing that, with your help, I was able to make their Christmas wishes come true. Specifically I am asking for four (4) tickets to the Seahawks / 49ers game on 23 December 2012. That would be one for Kristina, Maggie and Brianna, and one for Kristina's father, Dan, who will help her wrangle the kids. I don't think Michael needs a ticket because he won't be two years old by the time the game is played. I know I am asking a lot, but it would mean the world to me knowing that, despite the fact I can't be home for the holidays, Kristina and the kids know that there are people who support what I do, and that I am thinking about them.

                    Seahawks v. 49ers; Help Make My Family's Christmas Great!
                    United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
                    Wish fulfilled by:
                      Thank You Message From Hero:
                      Vertical is the greatest program I've seen in years for all of my heroes. While Brian was deployed to Afghanistan,he got the most amazing gift for our kids and I. Through the work of the Seattle Seahawks, vettix,and a very kind family with a suite at centurylink field,we were able to enjoy the greatest football game in comfort. When I received the call, I actually thought someone was trying to pull my leg because what I was being given was so incredible. Thank you vettix. Thank you Macomber family. Thank you Seattle Seahawks. And finally,thank you to all who do and have served. Spread the word about this great organization.
                      Cowboys game

                      Dec 23rd 2012

                      Corporal Hardy Mills was born in Azle and raised in Millsap TX. In December of 2002, he joined the U.S. Marines, and deployed to Iraq with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force as an Artillery Forward Observer in January of 2004. On June 29th of that year, in the city of Fallujah during Operation Phantom Fury, one of the bloodiest engagements of the war, he was on top of a guntruck when he and a fellow Marine were struck by a mortar. He was knocked unconscious and woke up with a hole in his back, and covered with blood. For several days after the attack, he was unable to hear due to the explosion. His injuries included a lacerated spleen, broken scapula, severed leg artery, both lungs collapsed, infections, and severe burns among others. The doctors said that he would probably not live through the night due to a tremendous loss of blood. After being evacuated to Germany he went through three surgeries and then to Bethesda, Maryland where he went through more surgeries, including multiple skin grafts. It was there that he was told that he would never walk again, but he proved them wrong. Corporal Mills has been medically retired from the Marine Corps and now lives with his wife Danielle and children Shane and Madelyn in FT Worth TX where he is working on a Masters Degree in Business Administration His wish is to attend a Dallas Cowboy v. Washington Redskins game with my family maybe a suite and meet some cowboys.

                      Cowboys game
                      United States Marine Corps Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
                      Wish fulfilled by:
                      • Marnie donated $20.00
                      • Christine donated $150.00
                      • Stacy donated $5.00
                      • Tyler donated $875.00
                      This Hero has not filled out a thank you message.
                      Disney Dream

                      Dec 2nd 2012

                      My husband, Medically Retired SSGT Randall Martel, and I are requesting any help that you can provide. Our wish is to take our family to Disney World. We would need (6) 4-8 day park hopper passes to Disney World for our family. (from 12/2/12-12/8/12) using a Disney vacation club belonging to the head of the family. Prior to my husband’s 18 month deployment, he was a police officer which was his dream job. We are both foster parents, taking in troubled teens, and I was a fulltime student working on my bachelors’ degree with hopes of going to law school to become a lawyer. Things did not go as planned and in every tragedy there are miracles peeking around corners setting you on the path to lessons learned. At the end of my husband’s 18 month deployment he was shipped to Fort Campbell Kentucky for three months of treatment then to Fort Dix New Jersey for another three months of treatment. My daughters Chelsea, Kira, Shelbie and myself followed spending our life savings to be near him while he was getting treatment for PTSD and a Traumatic Brain Injury. After more than 24 months the military finally put him on MRPII Orders, which made allowed him to receive treatment closer to home at Hanscomb Air Force base around 5 hours away. My dream of going to law school however was just not possible. My job became driving my husband around to his doctor’s appointments which made it impossible to find a job or professor that would allow me to take time off. During the switch between the military MRPII orders and the VA compensation, we almost lost our home, this was very stressful on the whole family. We've been learning to live with PTSD and a brain injury but it has been a struggle from day one. We have endured many hours of our own therapy with counselors to learn how to deal with everything. One of the suggestions my counselor had for me was to get out of the house and volunteer my time somewhere. This allowed me to have "me" time and do something that I love. I searched around and found that I could volunteer my time with the local Public Defenders Office. Ironically, this has since turned into a clerkship under the Vermont Law Reading Program which (while I haven’t gotten paid for the last 4 and a half years) allows me to sit for the bar exam after four years instead of going to law school. I will be sitting for the exam in February. The state of Vermont has recently asked us to adopt a teenage girl in need of a home, which we did. We now have four girls who have endured through all the craziness of life with a parent with a brain injury. Obviously, Disney World tickets for all six of us would be a lot to ask, so we would appreciate any help at all. Randall and Jessica Martel

                      Disney Dream
                      United States Army Severely Wounded VeteranSeverely Wounded Veteran
                      Wish fulfilled by:
                      • Emily donated $20.00
                      • Audra donated $20.00
                      • Justin donated $20.00
                      • Alan donated $1160.00
                      Thank You Message From Hero:
                      There are no words to express our gratitude to the gracious donors that made it possible for our family to visit Disney World. For my husband, not only was this a wonderful vacation surprise, it also let my husband know that his duty to his country is appreciated and remembered. Although, my husbands view remains “one need not receive thanks for defending one’s country” and “so many people gave so much more”, this sure felt like a BIG HUG and THANKS a BUNCH to me!!!! I know my husband and I will never forget the kindness of this gift and vow to pay it forward to other veteran’s in need. Sincerely grateful, The Martels PS: we will send pictures as soon as we get them!!! BIG HUG to ED and ALAN!!!!
                      Packers Game - Tickets For my Father, Vietnam Veteran

                      Dec 2nd 2012

                      My dad is a Vietnam Veteran and my wish is to take him to go to a Green Bay Packer game at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin. If there is any way to get tickets to see any game, especially if they are playing the Chicago Bears or the Minnesota Vikings. (Nov. 14th, 2011 07:30 PM) would be the best. I would love to go with him, my brother is a huge Packer fan as well and my mom would just want to go because we are going! I am currently on active duty, living and working in Arlington, VA. So I will have to take leave to go home, but this would be so memorable for my entire family.

                      Packers Game - Tickets For my Father, Vietnam Veteran
                      United States Air Force Currently ServingCurrently Serving
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                        Thank you SOOOOO much!!! We made a whole weekend of this! I took leave and came home, we went up to Green Bay on Saturday, visited the Packer Hall of Fame and tailgated on Sunday before the game. It was a wonderful experience that my family could never afford to do before. Cannot thank Veterans Tickets and Associated Bank enough for these tickets!!! Thank you for all that you do for veterans!
                        Cardinals v. Rams

                        Nov 25th 2012

                        My name is SSG Jason Lieber. I have an amazing wife named Kariann who supports the whole family with soccer practice, football practice, and weekly family nights. Our oldest son Taylor is 11 and plays Pee Wee Football for the Cardinals in Sierra Vista. Our middle daughter is 7 and plays soccer for the Ft. Huachuca Fireballs. Our youngest daughter is 6 and is on a waiting list for soccer and dance. All our kids are extremely active. I have been away from my family on and off for the past 3 years. I wish to take my family to an Arizona Cardinals Football game with seats as close as we can get. I have a wife named Kariann and 3 Childeren: Son Taylor 11, Daughter Jerzee 7, and Daughter Lanna 6. There are a total of 5 of us so it would be amazing if we could get seats for all of us. If not at least for me and my son to go.

                        Cardinals v. Rams
                        United States Army Currently ServingCurrently Serving
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                        • Jon donated $10.00
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                        Dream Come True In One Place Ravens vs. Chargers

                        Nov 25th 2012

                        Hello my name is Specialist Yolanda Eddings and I am currently serving my second deployment in Afghanistan from 2011 with a return date to come home sometime in October 2012. My first deployment was in Iraq from 2009-2010. This has been a long, rough deployment for my husband and three sons ages 13, 12 and 4. When we found out I was going to deploy eight months after getting to our second duty station, we had to make the decision of either staying at our home base or my family moving in with my parents in Colorado to help them around the house. My mom and dad were gracious to open their home to an additional four people. They are getting older and could use the help. I was able to surprise my family excluding my husband on R & R because he had to pick me up from the airport, but one thing I wish I could surprise my boys is, of course with me coming home, but also tickets to see their two favorite football teams; the Baltimore Ravens and San Diego Chargers as well as my dream to attend my first professional football game and meet a player. We all five would hopefully like to go before we PCS in February 2013 out of the states. They play on November 25, 2012 in San Diego, CA. Thank you for your heartfelt consideration and God Bless.

                        Dream Come True In One Place Ravens vs. Chargers
                        United States Army VeteranVeteran
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                        • Magaly donated $2.00
                        Thank You Message From Hero:
                        Thank you so much Vet Tix for the awesome experience to see the Ravens vs. Chargers! Thank you also to the San Diego Chargers. My family and I had a great time at the game. I couldn't ask for anything more. The weather was spectacular throughout the whole game, the seats were amazing and it gave us an opportunity to bond even more from me coming back from my 12 month deployment. You guys do an amazing job! Keep up the good work. Yolanda
                        Carrie Underwood Concert - Tulsa

                        Nov 21st 2012

                        My name is LT. Scott Vanarsdel, I have just finished a year-long deployment to Afghanistan and have now returned home to Owasso, OK. I have three daughters that are all fans of Carrie, especially since she’s from OKLA herself. My wish is to take my daughters to the Carrie Underwood concert in Tulsa, OK. It would be an incredible thing if I were able to take my daughters to the concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa next month. It’s probably impossible but an autograph or picture would be over-the-top. This would be a great PR event for Ms. Underwood but I don’t know how you would present this to her management. Thank you for the opportunity to request tickets for this event. V/r Scott Vanarsdel, LT, SC, USN

                        Carrie Underwood Concert - Tulsa
                        United States Navy Currently ServingCurrently Serving
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                        • Jessica donated $650.00
                        Thank You Message From Hero:
                        The concert was great and it was a wonderful time to spend with my daughters. The Vet Tix staff really put forth the extra effort to get us extremely good seats and stayed in contact with me during the entire process. THANKS! Please let the people responsible for providing the tickets how much I really do appreciate their efforts. Merry Christmas to all, Scott
                        Redskins home game

                        Nov 18th 2012

                        My name is LCDR John Ruane, USN. My family and I would love to see a Washington Redskins game in person. My wish is to take my family to a Washington Redskins football game. I would need 5 tickets for me, my wife and my 3 children. I have never had the opportunity to take my family to a Redskins game. We would be thrilled to attend a Home Game in 2012-2013! My deployment to Southcom consisted of anti-drug operations, as well as humanitarian aid (see attached photo of house we built in 4 days in a 3rd world country). The Lord gives back to those who give. Many blessings, John and family!

                        Redskins home game
                        United States Navy VeteranVeteran
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