“All My Children” has cast Iraq war veteran JR Martinez in the role of Brot Monroe on the Emmy Award-winning daytime drama, according to a press release from ABC. “We are honored and delighted to welcome JR Martinez to the cast of ‘All My Children,”‘ states executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers. “JR represents the best of the human spirit. His commitment to help his fellow service men and women and their families has inspired us all. JR’s challenging journey and resilience will bring a uniquely authentic perspective to the role of Brot Monroe.” In the story, Brot served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and was injured in combat. While serving, he fell in love with Lt. Taylor Thompson (Beth Ehlers). Due to the extent of his injuries, Brot made the decision to allow Taylor to believe he had died, not wanting to subject her to the reality of his injuries. The character’s injury was determined by Mr. Martinez’s personal injuries.