All The Dumb Things: Soldier. Fed. Contractor. Ambo.

A near death experience, in which he touches the other side, inspires Daniel tochange careers. Changing from death and darkness to life and light, he getsmore than he originally bargained for.

Joining the Army at 17 years of age, Daniel later serves as a Forward Scout onAustralia’s first military deployment to East Timor. Returning, restless, heundertakes officer training and serves again in East Timor as an InfantryPlatoon Commander. However, his service in the Army leaves hidden scars and heleaves in search of life’s great meaning. He serves in federal law enforcementbut the adrenaline spiking allure of war leads him to Afghanistan. Here heworks as a Security Contractor dodging death and tempting fate alongsideAmerican and Australian forces in Australia’s longest war.

Seeking redemption and healing from his past experiences, Daniel studies to be aParamedic. He joins the Ambulance Service where he gains and shares a uniqueinsight into life, death, grief and loss. Daniel’s story is an unwavering taleof adventure, self discovery, growth and acceptance and is told with humour,humility and vulnerability.

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Lydbog: 5. september 2026