David Soul grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after the Second World War from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the family moved frequently during Soul's youth. Soul attended Augustana College, University of the Americas in Mexico City and the University of Minnesota. At 19, he turned down a professional baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox in order to study political science. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow his passion for music. His first
Half-Life: Escape from City 17 Soon after, the final events of "Half-Life 2", as well as the chapters "Undue Alarm" and "Direct Intervention" of "", come to pass, and the Citadel's dark energy reactor begins to enter meltdown. However, Gordon Freeman's actions retard the reaction long enough to allow citizens and Resistance members alike to escape City 17. David and Julia decide to leave the city as well. After reaching the old canals and combating zombies, the first two Resistance members from "Part One", Derek and Ian, finally catch up with the duo. As they walk together, they talk about Freeman's actions within the Citadel.