DWTS winner JR Martinez a new dad

JR Martinez, and his girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones are the proud new parents of a daughter.  Little Lauryn Anabelle Martinez, "Belle" was born on Wednesday night in Los angeles.  She weighed 7pounds 13 ounces.
 
JR and his girlfriend announced they were expecting shortly after he won the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars this past November.

Martinez is a Iraq war veteran.  He was injured in Iraq in 2003 when the humvee he was driving hit a land-mine.  Three other soldiers were thrown from the burning vehicle but he was trapped inside.  He suffered smoke inhalation and burns to more than 40% of his body.  He used this horrible accident in his life into a situation to help others instead of feeling sorry for himself.  JR is a motivational speaker who has a message of resilience and optimism.  He devotes himself to showing others the true value in making the most of every situation.

JR also is a actor and plays combat veteran, Brot Monroe, on the soap opera, All My Children.

Congratulations!