Grand Marshall - How to Nominate?

[ItlngrlBella]

My friend's husband is back (and just retired) from service in Iraq. He was a helicopter pilot and was teaching the new Iraqi military how to fly.

Just over a year ago, his helicopter exploded from an IUD on the landing pad. His partner was killed and he barely made it out alive.

It took him a year of intense surgeries and therapy to walk again. He was awarded a Purple Heart.

They have 2 twin girls and a son - all under age 8.

They are going to WDW to celebrate his retirement and I'm wondering if I know their itinerary, could I make some magic happen and speak with someone about having he and his family Grand Marshall in the parade? We've been there in the past and I know they feature many returning vets.

Any suggestions?

 

[heychadwick]

I don't know, but I hope he gets it! You can try to call the Disney people ahead of time or even ask a Cast Member at some point in hotel or somewhere else.

No matter what happens, tell him "thank you" from us.

 

[ItlngrlBella]

Thanks! I was hoping someone on here had an "in" with the appropriate contact to arrange it. If anyone has such contacts, please hit me up!

 

[ItlngrlBella]

Oh wow, I forgot I'm on a facebook group that has current/past CM's and Disney Park fans and I posted this same question about 30 min ago and it's blown up - someone is trying to hep me hook it up as we speak!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

I always thought that the Grand Marshalls were picked at random on a daily basis

 

[ItlngrlBella]

I do not know, so that's why I making the inquiry. One option would be for him to carry the flag in the flag retreat which would be extremely special.

 

[Sudcaro- Sudcaro]

Oh wow, I forgot I'm on a facebook group that has current/past CM's and Disney Park fans and I posted this same question about 30 min ago and it's blown up - someone is trying to hep me hook it up as we speak!

I hope your friend will be acknowledge during his stay, one way or another. He deserves a little extra magic, that's for sure.

 

[Figaro928]

Please keep us posted if you're ably to get anywhere. I love hearing stories of Disney magic, especially for a hero

 

[ItlngrlBella]

Yes! One guy stepped forward and is going above and beyond. He worked at Disney is in management at Sea World and he is an army vet himself. He had put together a team of people at Disney planning magic for check in, their room, meals and it's looking like the flag retreat. He's also hooking them up with a entire free day at Sea World.

It's going to be amazing!

 

[Figaro928]

Yes! One guy stepped forward and is going above and beyond. He worked at Disney is in management at Sea World and he is an army vet himself. He had put together a team of people at Disney planning magic for check in, their room, meals and it's looking like the flag retreat. He's also hooking then up with a entire free day at Sea World.

It's going to be amazing!

So awesome! glad to hear!!!