Make-a-Wish teen Fabian Martinez took a tour of the U.S.S Dallas on June 19 as part of his wish. Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jack Houdeshell hosted the 12-year old and his mother, during a tour aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine.
Martinez submitted his wish through Make-A-Wish to one day attend a PGA golf tournament and meet professional golfers.
Birdies for the Brave, a national military outreach initiative supported by the PGA TOUR, requested a tour of a submarine through Commander, Submarine Group 2 while Fabian and his family were attending this week's Travelers Championship.
Fabian's mother, Cathy Silguero, emphasized the importance of this visit and the long-lasting impact it will have on her son, who has osteosarcoma, a cancerous bone tumor.
Prior to the tour aboard USS Dallas, Fabian received a surprise "promotion" when Commander, Submarine Group 2 Chief of Staff Capt. Mike Bernacchi pinned his aiguillette to the honorary submariner's sleeve.
Six-time PGA TOUR champion Rory Sabbatini and his wife Amy accompanied Fabian and his mother on the tour aboard USS Dallas.
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