This is a bonus clip. Way back in episode 3, I interviewed my mother, Pamela, about my grandfather. It was a very touching interview and she was very honest and open about her father’s complex personality. She also told a story about grandpa writing a patriotic song that he wanted the West Point Band to perform. In case you didn’t know, the West Point Band is the U.S. Army's oldest active band and the oldest unit at the United States Military Academy. The band was located in NY, fairly close to my grandfather. My mom found the recording of the song on an old cassette tape. The tape was labeled: I'M THE SOLDIER. This composition shows that my grandfather wrote music for multiple instruments, which shows complexity in his musical skills.

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