Commemorating Service Archives

Ignacio Reaches New Heights with His First Flight

Jun 16, 2022

Veteran Ignacio is recognized for his service by taking flight for the first time, and in a historic WWII-era airplane.

Frank Shares His Story to Help Others’ Dreams Take Flight

Apr 30, 2021

Frank Shares His Story to Help Others’ Dreams Take Flight If you have a dream, never give it up! You might make history someday. That’s what Frank would tell you because his life is truly a testament to this statement. And he is always eager to share his story in the...

Voyage of Valor: Russ

Apr 30, 2019

Voyage of Valor 2019In partnership with GHC Housing Partners, Wish of a Lifetime sent 14 veterans from seven different states to Washington D.C. for the very first time to see the memorials that were erected in their honor. From the monuments, to the U.S. Capitol...

Voyage of Valor: Ernest

Apr 29, 2019

Voyage of Valor 2019In partnership with GHC Housing Partners, Wish of a Lifetime sent 14 veterans from seven different states to Washington D.C. for the very first time to see the memorials that were erected in their honor. From the monuments, to the U.S. Capitol...

Voyage of Valor: Joe

Apr 29, 2019

Voyage of Valor 2019In partnership with GHC Housing Partners, Wish of a Lifetime sent 14 veterans from seven different states to Washington D.C. for the very first time to see the memorials that were erected in their honor. From the monuments, to the U.S. Capitol...

Frank’s Visit to the Queen Mary

Jan 6, 2019

Ninety-five-year-old Frank served in the army during WWII. Frank’s family were farmers, and when Frank’s older brother was drafted to fight in WWII, Frank contacted the drafting board and asked if he could take his brother’s place. Frank knew that the farm needed his...

Navy Hero Reunites with Historic USS Nautilus Crew

Aug 1, 2018

Wish of a Lifetime had the unique opportunity to honor 84-year old Navy veteran Charles for his incredible service in the form of a reunion. It was an historic reunion of the few surviving crew members of the USS Nautilus – the first vessel to successfully...

Three Heroes See D.C. For The First Time

Jul 2, 2018

For the past nine years, Wish of a Lifetime has hosted an unforgettable experience for our veterans to commemorate their service and sacrifice with a bi-annual trip to Washington, D.C. This past May, six veterans from across the country traveled with Wish of a...