Jody and Trinity Nelson have been married for 10 years but military deployment and then cancer put their honeymoon plans on hold until this week.After serving in Afghanistan in the Marine Corps, Jody was diagnosed with stage IV small cell carcinoma last year.Watch NewsCenter 5's reportThat delayed the honeymoon for the Virginia couple."We wanted to come to a Red Sox game," said Jody Nelson. "We wanted to come to Fenway Park."Friends helped raise the money through the Newton-based website Booster.com which organizes fundraising campaigns through T-shirt sales and direct donations.Their 2-year-old son, Caleb, is with his grandmother while the Nelsons enjoyed a much-needed break in Boston. They ate at Wahlburgers in Hingham where they were welcomed like members of the famous family. "I can't thank the city of Boston enough, the Red Sox, The Wahlberg family," said Trinity Nelson who is also a Marine. "It's been a true honor to be here and be able to spend each day with Jody.""It's Southern hospitality in the North," said Jody. "People here are awesome."The trip's highlight was a VIP tour and premium tickets to the Red Sox/Yankees game.Even in his wildest dreams, Jody never imagined he would be on the mound throwing the ceremonial first pitch.The crowd was on its feet and chanting USA in support of this American hero."I can't say how much it reaches into you and pulls out your patriotism," said Jody as he left the mound. "It's awesome."

Jody and Trinity Nelson have been married for 10 years but military deployment and then cancer put their honeymoon plans on hold until this week.

After serving in Afghanistan in the Marine Corps, Jody was diagnosed with stage IV small cell carcinoma last year.


Watch NewsCenter 5's report

That delayed the honeymoon for the Virginia couple.

"We wanted to come to a Red Sox game," said Jody Nelson. "We wanted to come to Fenway Park."

Friends helped raise the money through the Newton-based website Booster.com which organizes fundraising campaigns through T-shirt sales and direct donations.

Their 2-year-old son, Caleb, is with his grandmother while the Nelsons enjoyed a much-needed break in Boston. They ate at Wahlburgers in Hingham where they were welcomed like members of the famous family.

"I can't thank the city of Boston enough, the Red Sox, The Wahlberg family," said Trinity Nelson who is also a Marine. "It's been a true honor to be here and be able to spend each day with Jody."

"It's Southern hospitality in the North," said Jody. "People here are awesome."

The trip's highlight was a VIP tour and premium tickets to the Red Sox/Yankees game.

Even in his wildest dreams, Jody never imagined he would be on the mound throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

The crowd was on its feet and chanting USA in support of this American hero.

"I can't say how much it reaches into you and pulls out your patriotism," said Jody as he left the mound. "It's awesome."