Dave Roever received his draft notice at the height of the Vietnam War. He joined the Navy and served as a river boat gunner in the elite Brown Water Black Beret in Vietnam. Dave was burned beyond recognition when a phosphorous grenade exploded in his hand. He was hospitalized for fourteen months, where he underwent numerous major surgeries. Dave, a Purple Heart recipient, now speaks internationally to public schools, military installations, conventions, and churches. Dave is also the founder, chairman, and president of two non-profit corporations: The Roever Evangelistic Association and Roever Educational Assistance Programs.
