DAVID MEEK · AUTHOR & SPEAKER
Stories of service, resilience, and faith.
For anyone finding their way forward.
01 / FROM THE PAGE
From the roads of Afghanistan to the quiet work of beginning again. Books about what we carry—and how we keep going.
SERVICE · LEADERSHIP · REMEMBRANCE
An Afghanistan War Memoir of Leadership, Loss, Faith, and the Long Road Home
A personal account of service in Afghanistan, honoring the fallen and exploring what it means to carry the mission home.
Find it on Amazon
FAITH · REDEMPTION · HOPE
God Does His Best Work in Unfinished Stories
An honest memoir about faith, failure, accountability, and the patient work of rebuilding a life. Your story is not over.
Find it on Amazon
COURAGE · LOYALTY · A NEW MISSION
The True Story of a Military Working Dog
A remarkable dog. An extraordinary bond. A story of courage and companionship to share with young readers and families.
Ask about Zina02 / BEHIND THE WORDS
A life doesn’t have to be perfect
to have something worth sharing.
David Meek is a retired U.S. Army Major, Afghanistan veteran, career educator, and author. His work brings together the lessons of military service, more than three decades in education, and a deeply held Christian faith.
Through Written Forward Media, David writes and speaks candidly about leadership, loss, accountability, and hope. His books preserve the stories of those who served alongside him and open a conversation about finding purpose after difficult chapters.
Whether he’s speaking to veterans, sitting with readers, or working with students, the message is the same: the past deserves honesty, but it doesn’t get the final word.
03 / BEYOND THE PAGE
Invite David to your next event for an honest conversation about service, resilience, leadership, and the courage to begin again.
Start a speaking inquiryLessons from Afghanistan about responsibility, adapting when everything changes, and caring for the people entrusted to you. For leadership teams, conferences, and veterans organizations.
An honest conversation about faith, accountability, second chances, and finding hope in the middle of a difficult chapter. For churches, ministries, and community gatherings.
Remembering those who served, acknowledging the unseen cost of service, and making room for veterans to share their experiences. For military communities, families, and civic organizations.
Drawing on more than three decades in education to look beyond a student's behavior and see the person, the story, and the possibility. For educators and school communities.
04 / IN CONVERSATION
Articles, interviews, and conversations about service, faith, and the stories behind the books.
8 features
TELEVISION
ABC10 Sacramento
A Veterans Day interview about David’s Army service and life after the Kabul attack.
PODCAST & VIDEO
Oscar Mike Radio
David joins Travis Partington for a Veterans Day conversation about education, leadership, and coming home.
FEATURE
The Epoch Times
Michael Wing tells David’s story of survivor’s guilt, recovery, and finding a way forward.
ARTICLE & MAGAZINE
Reserve & National Guard
Noelle Wiehe explores the memories and deployment emails that became Soldier On. Also featured in the Q4 magazine.
AUTHOR ESSAY
Legiontown U.S.A.
In his own words, David reflects on remembrance, the meaning of service, and the question at the heart of Soldier On.
FEATURE
Stars and Stripes
Linda F. Hersey features David among authors sharing personal stories of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
AUTHOR PROFILE
Museum of the American Military Family
The museum introduces David and the experiences behind Soldier On and Still Being Written.
AUTHOR CONTRIBUTION
Nederlands Veteraneninstituut
David’s contribution to the Dutch Veterans Institute’s community bulletin honors the coalition’s service and sacrifice.
THE HEART OF WRITTEN FORWARD
“The past is written.
What comes next is still
yours to write.”
05 / THE NEXT CONVERSATION
For speaking, interviews, book events, school visits, or a note about your own journey—David would love to hear from you.
davidmeek70@gmail.com (661) 332-2890