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One Punch of Courage: Breaking the Grip of Fear...
From the memoir Built by Fire by David Burnell There are moments in life when the world feels too big, too cruel, and far too quiet in the face of injustice....
One Punch of Courage: Breaking the Grip of Fear...
From the memoir Built by Fire by David Burnell There are moments in life when the world feels too big, too cruel, and far too quiet in the face of injustice....

Red: The Cop Killer Who Haunted My Childhood
A personal story of fear, readiness, and the lasting impact of violence This story is adapted from the book Built by Fire by David Burnell. There’s a moment in every...
Red: The Cop Killer Who Haunted My Childhood
A personal story of fear, readiness, and the lasting impact of violence This story is adapted from the book Built by Fire by David Burnell. There’s a moment in every...

Roberts Ridge: Fire, Ice, and the Warrior Who S...
There are places on this earth where the ground remembers. Where the rocks whisper stories not found in books. Where blood soaks into snow, and valor echoes through generations. One...
Roberts Ridge: Fire, Ice, and the Warrior Who S...
There are places on this earth where the ground remembers. Where the rocks whisper stories not found in books. Where blood soaks into snow, and valor echoes through generations. One...

Greater Love: The Story of Gary Gordon and Rand...
By David Burnell Some men are born into quiet greatness—not with shouts or medals, but with calloused hands, steel discipline, and a deep love for their brothers. This is the...
Greater Love: The Story of Gary Gordon and Rand...
By David Burnell Some men are born into quiet greatness—not with shouts or medals, but with calloused hands, steel discipline, and a deep love for their brothers. This is the...