The family of Tom Fedorczyk gathered in Barnegat to watch his appearance on the "Wheel of Fortune".
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The EMT from Somers Point won more than $45,000 in cash and prizes.
He says his appearance was a dream come true, but bittersweet.
"My grandmother and I used to watch it growing up. When I got older, I used to drive over to her house and watch it with her. She passed away last year, but I know she's watching," said Fedorczyk.
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Tom's mother gave him a Wheel of Fortune watch Thursday night.
His grandmother had given it to her as a present years ago.
She says she now realizes she was just the keeper of the gift for this night.