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 6: Formidable Experiences (Audiobook)
In Chapter 6 of Built by Fire, David Burnell shares the raw, formative experiences that shaped his mindset for survival, service, and standing ready when the world turns dangerous. Growing up in the neighborhoods of Los Angeles where carrying a weapon was the norm, David learned early how to navigate fear, confront threats, and recognize the weight of violence around him.
Through vivid stories—from facing off against bullies and witnessing gang violence to stepping in when others were in danger—David reflects on the moments that taught him the value of courage, restraint, and decisive action. Each experience, from a childhood encounter with a relentless bully to a split-second decision in the face of a loaded .357 revolver, became a piece of the foundation that would guide him into military service, bodyguard work, and rescue missions around the world.
Formidable Experiences is a chapter about fear, courage, and the decision to act even when the stakes are high. It is a reminder that the trials we face can temper the soul, sharpen our instincts, and prepare us for the moments that truly matter.
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