“Missions in Haiti: The Bodyguard’s Burden” is a cinematic spoken-word ballad written and performed by David Burnell, a veteran, rescue operator, and close protection specialist. Set in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, this narrative recounts high-risk security missions alongside volunteer doctors and nurses with the Utah Hospital Task Force. Through visceral storytelling, Burnell reflects on life-or-death decisions, cultural clashes between compassion and protection, and the deep responsibility of bringing every teammate home alive.
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