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
Built by Fire – Chapter 2: Background
In Chapter 2 of Built by Fire, David shares how growing up on the tense edges of Los Angeles shaped his sense of right and wrong, courage, and calling. From childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or soldier to witnessing the stark contrast between calm beaches and gang-marked streets, these early experiences forged the mindset of a warrior, rescuer, and storyteller dedicated to making a difference—no matter the cost.
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