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Echo Valor Podcast
The Echo Valor Podcast is where courage meets storytelling. Hosted by David Burnell—a U.S. military veteran, special operations team leader, and rescue operator—the show dives into the real stories of those who serve in the shadows and on the front lines. With a high-threat security and humanitarian response background, David brings raw insight and deep respect to each episode. Through powerful interviews, battlefield reflections, and original tribute music, Echo Valor honors the warriors, medics, and rescuers who risk everything for others. This podcast is part of the greater mission at EchoValor.com—to preserve legacy, inspire courage, and give voice to those who carry the weight of valor.
Echo Valor Podcast
The Day I Got Shot - A Ballad of Brotherhood, Pain, and Purpose
On April 5, 2007, during a SWAT training event in Utah, David Burnell was accidentally shot through the ankle during a live fire drill. “The Day I Got Shot” recounts the visceral moment of impact, the shock and the shame, and the profound love shown by fellow operators in the aftermath. With no medication available and his weapon still across his chest, David endured 30 minutes on the ground, gripped by pain, remorse, and reflection. But what followed was more than recovery. It was a soul-deep lesson in vulnerability, humility, and compassion.
This spoken ballad is not about heroism. It’s about imperfection. It’s about feeling broken and being lifted. It’s about the warrior who cries. The brother who shows grace. The moment when a gunshot becomes a gift, wrapped in reflection and guided by faith.
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