J.R. Martinez Receives Letter from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
Panetta also made a phone call to Martinez on Friday and said he admired how much effort the show's performers put into each routine, according to Department of Defense spokesman Cap. John Kirby. Martinez said he is proud to have served in uniform and
JR Martinez, the Iraq war veteran who was badly disfigured in a land mine explosion, danced away with the championship trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday — and stole America's hearts with his relentlessly upbeat attitude and positive energy
Panetta also made a phone call to Martinez on Friday and said he admired how much effort the show's performers put into each routine, according to Department of Defense spokesman Cap. John Kirby. Martinez said he is proud to have served in uniform and
Dancing With the Stars winner J.R. Martinez won over millions this season, and his victory tour is an impressive won.
JR Martinez, the injured soldier who won ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" contest this week, is preparing for his next big role: Grand marshal for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade on Jan. 2. Martinez underwent 33 surgeries after his Humvee
