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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
You Have to Live Hard to Be Hard - Dan Laguna Warrior, Survivor and Brother
“You Have to Live Hard to Be Hard” is a cinematic spoken ballad based on the life of Dan Laguna—a true warrior, Special Forces Green Beret, Night Stalker pilot, and former head of Blackwater Aviation. Told with raw reverence, this composition shares his journey from a humble beginning as the son of a wounded Korean War veteran, through decades of elite service, sacrifice, and leadership across the globe.
This is a tribute to battlefield brotherhood, the cost of duty, and the strength it takes to carry others, especially when your heart is broken. It’s about his last flight with his brother, about flying into gunfire, and about never giving up.
If you’ve ever asked what makes a hero… this ballad answers.
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