User:Nk3play2/Brot Monroe

Brot Monroe is a fictional character from the original ABC Daytime soap opera, All My Children and Iraq War veteran. The character was first introduced in 2008 being portrayed by real-life Iraq War veteran, turned actor, and Dancing with the Stars Season 13 champion, J. R. Martinez. Martinez stayed with the series until its cancellation in 2011.

Casting and creation
In September 2008, All My Children put out a casting call for a real life veteran to portray the role of Taylor Thompson (Beth Ehlers)'s presumed dead fiancé. On October 31, 2008, ABC in which then president, Brian Frons confirmed that J. R. Martinez had been cast in the role of Brot. Martinez first appeared on November 7, 2008. The character of Brot's injuries are based on Martinez's own injuries from his time in Iraq. Brot and Taylor served together in the U. S. Army where they fell in love. When Brot is injured, he chooses to let Taylor think he is dead, rather than making her feel obligated to take care of him. When the couple is finally reunited, Taylor is still grieving over the loss. The storyline allowed for ABC to partner with USA Cares. The storyline also coincided with the U. S. presidential election of 2008.