HONORING U.S. AIR FORCE MASTER SERGEANT ISRAEL DEL TORO
Friday, October 13th, 2017
Friday night, members of the Kiwanis Club of Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, along with New York State Senator Marty Golden, honored U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro for his extraordinary military service, exemplary strength, and inspirational determination.
Master Sergeant Del Toro is an outstanding service member of the U.S. Air Force, a world class athlete, an ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) recipient, and an extraordinary father who overcame any obstacle or challenge in his way for the love of his son, military career, and country.
In 2016, he won a gold medal at the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport competition envisioned by Prince Harry, in which wounded or injured armed services members compete in different sports disciplines. He also was praised for his determination by former president George W. Bush during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Florida.
Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro suffered burns to 80 percent of his body after his Humvee rolled over a bomb in Afghanistan in 2005. He lost most of his fingers and was in a coma for three months. After he came out of the coma, he was told he would never be able to walk or breathe on his own again.
After using sports as part of his rehabilitation, his admirable discipline and core spirit helped him set three world records.
There is no doubt that his inspiring courage, defiance to the impossible, honorable bravery, and remarkable persistence make Master Sergeant Del Toro a genuine role model.
Friday night, members of the Kiwanis Club of Bensonhurst and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, along with New York State Senator Marty Golden, honored U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro for his extraordinary military service, exemplary strength, and inspirational determination.
Master Sergeant Del Toro is an outstanding service member of the U.S. Air Force, a world class athlete, an ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) recipient, and an extraordinary father who overcame any obstacle or challenge in his way for the love of his son, military career, and country.
In 2016, he won a gold medal at the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport competition envisioned by Prince Harry, in which wounded or injured armed services members compete in different sports disciplines. He also was praised for his determination by former president George W. Bush during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Florida.
Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro suffered burns to 80 percent of his body after his Humvee rolled over a bomb in Afghanistan in 2005. He lost most of his fingers and was in a coma for three months. After he came out of the coma, he was told he would never be able to walk or breathe on his own again.
After using sports as part of his rehabilitation, his admirable discipline and core spirit helped him set three world records.
There is no doubt that his inspiring courage, defiance to the impossible, honorable bravery, and remarkable persistence make Master Sergeant Del Toro a genuine role model.
