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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 Long Walk - Delta Force Selection, Life, Faith, and Perseverance
“The Long Walk” is a powerful spoken-word ballad from David Burnell, host of the Echo Valor Podcast, blending military insight with deep spiritual reflection. Inspired by the Delta Force selection process—particularly its grueling, secretive endurance march—the piece uses the “The Long Walk” metaphor to explore life, faith, perseverance, and our divine purpose. With references to Colonel Charles Beckwith, the SAS, and real-world operator experiences, this ballad transcends its tactical roots to deliver a universal message: that we’re all on a journey with unknown distances, undefined goals, and a higher calling guiding us through.
As David shares, faith is the compass, and humility is the path, whether on a battlefield or facing trials in your soul. This is more than a military story. It’s a call to listen, see, and lift others while walking the most challenging roads.
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