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 14: In the Path of the Storm (Audiobook)
"In the Path of the Storm" takes you into the heart of Alabama’s deadliest tornado outbreak in modern history. Over four days in April 2011, a super outbreak of tornadoes devastated communities across the South, with Alabama bearing the brunt of the destruction. Entire neighborhoods vanished in minutes, and families faced unimaginable loss.
Answering the call, David Burnell joined the mission in Tuscaloosa to assist with search, security, and support alongside Alabama’s first responders, churches, and neighbors. This chapter is not about heroics but about presence—standing firm in the aftermath, helping clear debris, aiding the injured, and ensuring survivors knew they were not alone.
As the community began to rebuild, the mission evolved from immediate rescue to the quiet, steady work of recovery. The chapter is a testament to resilience, service, and the call to stand ready when storms—literal or figurative—tear lives apart. It reminds us that the mission to serve does not end when we leave the disaster zone and that even amid chaos, hope and purpose endure.
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