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 15: Into the Wave (Audiobook)
Into the Wave takes you into the heart of Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami, where over 20,000 lives were lost in moments, and entire cities were swept into the sea.
Driven by a vivid, prophetic dream, David Burnell traveled alone into the devastation—through radiation zones, collapsed highways, and the icy ruins of Onagawa—joining forces with the legendary Mexican rescue team Los Topos to recover the dead and comfort the living.
This chapter is not just about loss but about what remains: a child’s laughter in a broken gym, a whispered “arigato” on a ruined street, a young boy’s rice treat offered in kindness. It is a testament to the power of showing up when the Spirit calls, moving your feet to serve, and finding faith and light amid devastation.
Into the Wave is a story of quiet obedience, courage without fanfare, and the enduring truth that even in a shattered world, there is still hope, laughter, and the unshakable call to serve.
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