"Senior Master Sergeant ISRAEL ""DT"" DEL TORO, JR., served in the US Air Force in Afghanistan as a Special Warfare Operator. Del Toro was injured in action in 2005, and his long recovery included adaptive sports as well as advocacy for his fellow wounded warriors. He was instrumental in the creation of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. In February 2010, Senior Master Sergeant Del Toro was the first 100 percent disabled airman to reenlist in the Air Force. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Pat Tillman Award for Service."
Doctors gave him just a 15 percent chance of survival. Del Toro not only survived, but he went on to accomplish more than he ever dreamed. -Sean Hannity, The Sean Hannity Show [A] study in strength, tenacity, bravery, and service. -Jon Stewart, The Daily Show You showed us that a warrior's heart transcends even the worst of wounds. -President Joe Biden I have watched as [Del Toro's] amazing spirit and perseverance went on to inspire others in countless ways. His road to recovery story has truly been remarkable and now he tells that story in his beautiful new book. I have no doubt you will be inspired and moved. -Gary Sinise, Actor, Musician, and Founder of Gary Sinise Foundation Del Toro is a man of uncommon courage, and a patriot of the highest order.... When I painted you a few years ago, I tried to capture your hopeful, joyful, unconquerable soul on the canvas. You're an inspiration to us all, and I was honored to serve as your Commander in Chief. -President George W. Bush If ever you want to know what you can do [for the visible and invisible wounds of soldiers], listen to their stories. Listen to what they have to say...We all need to open our doors to these amazing individuals--like Israel Del Toro. -Prince Harry DT has an amazing story of courage and perseverance. He is truly inspiring, and he clearly never gives up. A true inspiration. -Jay Glazer, FOX Sports, NFL Insider for FOX NFL Sunday A gentleman and a scholar... wait a minute. DT's neither of those things. But he's a bad-ass who will help you gain perspective like no one else. -Nate Boyer, US Army SF Veteran, Former Pro Football Player, and Founder of MVP Merging Vets & Player