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J.R. Martinez
Season 7
Episode 704
J.R. Martinez is an actor, author and burn survivor advocate. In 2003, Martinez was badly burned over 34% of his body while serving in Iraq. Many surgeries later, Martinez turned his tragic story into a lesson of inspiration. J.R. is a passionate supporter of “Operation Finally Home,” which builds homes for veterans, mortgage-free. At his favorite Austin haunt, Pieous, J.R. shares his story.
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