A Patriot's Promise

A Patriot’s Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word by Israel “DT” Del Toro Jr. with T. L. Heyer

This powerful memoir traces the life of Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel “DT” Del Toro Jr., who made a simple but profound promise to his dying father: “Take care of my brothers and sisters.” Orphaned at a young age, Del Toro carried that vow into his service with the U.S. Air Force, where he became a skilled Special Warfare Operator. In December 2005 in Afghanistan, his Humvee hit a roadside bomb and Del Toro suffered catastrophic injuries—80 percent of his body burned, three months in a coma, and doctors predicting he’d never walk again. Yet he not only recovered, he became the first 100 percent disabled veteran to reenlist in the Air Force. He now channels that promise into advocacy for wounded warriors and helping others cope with invisible and visible wounds of war.

The book is raw and unflinching, yet full of grit, hope and service — an authentic portrait of sacrifice, resilience, and what it truly means to keep one’s word.

Key Features:

• Author: Israel “DT” Del Toro Jr. (with T. L. Heyer)
• An orphaned teenager’s vow becomes a life mission in military service.
• Detailed recounting of the December 2005 near-fatal IED attack and the long, arduous path of recovery.
• Insight into the professional and personal challenges of becoming the first 100 % disabled veteran to reenlist in the U.S. Air Force.
• Explores themes of brotherhood—both familial and military—and the commitment to protect, serve and advocate for others.
• A memoir that bridges military history, personal triumph over adversity, and veteran advocacy.
• Softcover