A patriot's promise protecting my brothers, fighting for my life, and keeping my word Del Toro, Israel Jr 1978- creator author. Heyer, T.L. author. text biography Biographies. Autobiographies. nyu 2023 2023 First edition. monographic eng print 276 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm "An inspiring memoir of promises kept, overcoming obstacles, and what it means to sacrifice for others, written by a Special Warfare Operator with the Air Force. When Israel "DT" Del Toro, Jr.'s Humvee rolled over a roadside IED in Afghanistan, he had one thought as he lost consciousness: I have to keep the promise I made to my dad. DT was orphaned at the age of fourteen, and on the night before his father died, he repeated the promise his dad required: "Take care of your brothers and sisters." Throughout his childhood and into adulthood, DT indeed looked after his younger brother and sisters, even to his own detriment and sacrifice. When he enlisted in the Air Force, progressing in ranks as a skilled marksman calling airstrikes, his promise extended to his brothers and sisters in the Air Force, his fellow soldiers and brothers-in-arms. When DT was injured in action, he lay in a coma for three months with third-degree burns on 80% of his body. He nearly died three times, and doctors predicted - if he survived - he would forever breathe with a respirator and never walk again. DT pushed through every limit to his full recovery, and he became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. DT's promise to his dad extends now to his fellow wounded warriors throughout the world, as he advocates for awareness and affecting change in public policy for wounded, injured, and ill soldiers. He is a patriot who has kept his promise and changed the world with the spirit of his heart, soul, body, and mind"-- adult Senior Master Sergeant Israel "DT" Del Toro, Jr. (Ret.) ; with T.L. Heyer. Includes index. n-us--- Jr Del Toro, Israel 1978- Jr Del Toro, Israel 1978- Family United States. Air Force Special Operations Command Biography United States. Air Force Military life United States. Air Force. United States. Air Force Special Operations Command. Disabled veterans United States Biography Families of military personnel United States Athletes with disabilities United States Biography Afghan War, 2001-2021 Biography Armed Forces Military life Athletes with disabilities Disabled veterans Families Families of military personnel United States Afghan War (2001-2021) fast (OCoLC)fst01695175 2001-2021 fast UG626.2.D45 A3 2023 358.40092 9781250283740 1250283744 9781250283757 2023009396 pda,print DLC 230228 20250318223324.0 in00004736584 eng