Requiem for a Fallen Soldier

The Story Behind "Requiem for a Fallen Soldier"


Rod Sims is the composer of "Requiem for a Fallen Soldier." His goal is to acknowledge the struggles facing the American military fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"The plight of our military," according to Sims, "is that they have the impossible task of being an elite fighting force one day, and diplomats trying to gain the support of the civilian population on another." The atrocities of war are well known to the troops, but few Americans understand that a "war on terror" cannot be won. Terror wears no uniform, and it has no country. It is a shadow enemy.

"I wanted to support the men and women in the military," Sims added, "but never sought to glorify war." Those who have seen combat know war should be a last resort. "Requiem" shows the price of war to soldiers and civilians. Our nation is spending $12 billion a month on the war, but the true cost is measured in blood. About 1/3 of our homeless population is made up of veterans, and many more are killing themselves as a result of psychiatric problems associated with multiple deployments and inadequate healthcare once they return from fighting.

"Our military is now trapped in a mission that places them in the middle of a civil war between rival religious groups in Iraq, and trying to stop a profitable drug cartel in Afghanistan," says Sims. "Thus far, the U.S.A. is seen as a nation that has gone from an illustrious example of democracy, to one that supports torture, intimidates a free press, illegally wiretaps citizens, and has engaged in a land grab for oil in the Middle East in the name of freedom."

If you liked "Requiem" and wish to make a contribution toward the effort to promote a change in political policy on this war, then please do so below. Your funds will support the mission of the composer and his message. If you cannot offer support now, then please forward this link for others to see and hear.

Rod Sims
1801 E. Katella Ave., 3021
Anaheim, CA 92805

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[Contraman1977]

 I used to be infantry...it was hard time I ever had.. This video reminds me back then..

[tracytcb111111111111]

how could any soldier not be afected with what they have seen and gone through rip to all soldiers who have lost there lives and god bless the soldiers who are still fighting im an australian but with this terrble war i feel we are all one

[ovnice]

Soldats ! Qu'ils soient Américains, Anglais, Canadiens ou Francais; soldats on vous oublis pas !

[bestkeptsecretout]

Thank You To All Who Sacrifice For My Freedom I Appreciate You A Million!!!

Here's My Tribute As A Songwriter "Restore Hope" Song/Video If It Don't Show Up Here Type In "Restore Hope" On You Tube Be Safe! To The Families Of Those We Lost This One's For You As Well! Thanks For Sharing Your Hearts

[rodneyholiday]

My name is also Rod Sims. I also wrote a song back in 1969 called "I'm Home To Stay". I'll share it with you if you like. Just let me know. By the way, your requiem was well done and reflects how the sadness we all feel about war.