The phrase "dying wish" refers to the final request or desire someone has before they pass away. It is something they strongly desire or hope for, often expressed when they are near the end of their life. Full definition
This is a story about three million soldiers who fought in the war, not remembering the reason anymore, and died wishing for the end of it. (metacritic.com)
You are Ajay Ghale, returning to the country of your birth, the lush forests and harsh snow capped summits of Kyrat, to fulfill your mother's dying wish of spreading her ashes. (metacritic.com)
Fanboys (The Weinstein Company, August 17) Starring: Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Carrie Fisher, Ray Park, Danny Trejo, Billy Dee Williams Director: Kyle Newman Rating: R The Pitch: In the winter of 1998, a group of «Star Wars» - obsessed guys drives across the country to honor their friend's dying wish by breaking into George Lucas» Skywalker Ranch to steal an early cut of «Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.» (bullzeye.com)