The Making of a Veteran is a powerful tribute to the journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience. Based on David Burnell’s own military history, this song captures the highs, the heartbreaks, the quiet strength, and the fierce commitment that shape a veteran’s life. From boot camp days to Cold War missions, from burying comrades to watching his son grow from afar, it’s a deeply personal anthem for anyone who’s worn the uniform or loved someone who has.

The Making of a Veteran (A Journey of Service, Sacrifice, and Strength)

“The Ones Who Still Stand” is a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute by David Burnell — a cinematic, acoustic ballad honoring every man and woman who has ever worn the uniform, from the great wars to the quiet front lines of the Cold War and beyond. It speaks to the unseen battles fought long after the guns fall silent — the courage, the scars, and the brotherhood that endures. This song reminds us that freedom lives not only in the victories, but in the hearts of those who return home changed, yet still stand strong.

(Genre: Patriotic Acoustic Rock / Cinematic Folk — for Veterans Day 2025)

The Ones Who Still Stand: Honoring the courage to serve, and the strength to keep standing

Cinematic spoken-word reflections on war, service, and the human cost of duty—told with raw honesty and reverence.

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