A Patriot's Promise

Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word

By: Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT" Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

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.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2022 Israel Del Toro, Jr. (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“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

Stay Strong. Finish Strong. Never $&$$&ing Quit!

Incredible inspirational story of a true American hero. If you’re looking to jump start your outlook on life, this book is it. Great narration as well.
Thank you DT!

Very inspiring

Awesome book my friend. Great to have run into at the airport. Glad you wrote this book for all to see what courage means and how it is possible to get through the most difficult situations. Randy

Amazing!

An extraordinary, real life story that inspires, and deeply moves your soul. The narrator was great! Hope to meet D.T. someday….

What a Book!

What an impactful book. Made it an upcoming book in my men's group book club and can't wait for nearly 100 guys to be impacted how I was.

DT is a warrior. His wife Carmen is a warrior too. My wife loved the book as did I and my kids will be reading it as they become a little older.

DT is a hero that needs to be shown to this confused world, who thinks that being a weirdo is real heroism.

Thanks DT!

Inspiring, entertaining - everyone should read

DT is an absolutely incredible inspiration. His book was long awaited and did not disappoint. His humor and strength came through. Everyone should take the time to read this book