ranger75th

I wrote a message to those who messaged me detailing the nature of what it is to be a soldier. Hopefully, I'll have one person who feels they can capture that and dare to take it on. On another note, Im going to say this again. Infantry does not pay well. You can look up my pay for an E-6 and it's as clear as sunshine that infantry does not pay well. I'm asking here because it's the best I can do with my limited funds and personally I don't want to go on the field for 30 straight months ago to save enough to hire a professional. I won't even be given that chance, I'm being promoted from E-6 to O-1 after my next deployment. And on another note again, life experience is important. I think so at least. I have my doubts that a 17 yr old kid can related on any level watching your friends being pinned down while you beg to take a shot at the people shooting them, but are denied because the target is a religious symbol. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I think there should be at least some level of mutual understanding between me and whomever decides to write this music.

I must point out the irony in any statement that says "please don't put your life on the line to pay someone." I'm infantry, if I'm paying you or paying for food, I make my money by being shot at, so please don't worry. I've received a few messages from people and I'm really excited about the responds. I'm going to try to reply to everyone who messages me later tonight. Thank you all.

1)During BMT I was forced to join the military march band. (When asked "Do you have an interest in music?" by the army, say no." During that time I met a future officer who is now a captain and runs a military orchestra. He gave me this idea back in 2004 and told me if I can get someone to write the music, he'll play it. So yes, the music can be performed and I trust his word that he will do it. 2)I think I can handle just the pages. My sister-in-law, i'm told, can render music if just given the scores. 3)I possess a unique skill that guarantees me another deployment. I prefer to go on my own terms than theirs, so if it makes people feel better, I'm going back to Afghan one day, if I like it or not. For 15 months on a battlefield, I can make a little over 2,000. I am willing to sell my leave days (I have 45) and take extra danger pay and do jump pay and fast rope pay. All in all, I think I can bring 5,000. Like i said, infantry doesn't pay well. Yes, I would like to hear your music. How would I go about listening to it?

Hello. I don't know how to propose this or what is required of me, but I would like to commission someone to write a composition for me. My only real experience with music was in high school and the 9 weeks I was in the military band. That was nearly 10 years ago, so whoever decides to accept my offer, you can do as you please musically. The only request I have is that we discuss the mood of the piece, because it's very personal and something most civilians cannot comprehend. With all that said, I should address what I want the music to be about. I've an NCO in the 75th Ranger Regiment and have been in combat since 2002. I have been in the middle east longer than I have been home and during that time, I've lost many friends on two theaters of war. As I prepare for another tour of duty, I feel that each deployment is bringing me closer to death so just in case the worst does happen, I want to take time and honor the friends I've lost during these last 7 years. To many people they are names heard for a brief moment on Tv and quickly forgotten. I've lived by an act of God through to many close calls and oftentimes those who have fallen have saved my life. In requesting someone to write this music, I'm trying to pay tribute to my heroes. I can't pay much. Infantry doesn't pay well, but I will volunteer for another tour of duty and use my combat pay to pay whomever accepts this request. Please, serious replies only.