I know that most likely, they haven’t taken the time to truly understand what I’m talking about," Rodriguez says. "When I talk to civilians about my experience as a solider, how many people were injured, or who we lost, it’s not emotional for me. In addition to bridging the divide between civilians and those who serve, The Falling and the Rising is meant to provide a moment of catharsis for service members in the audience. Liz Frazer, a Seattle Opera teaching artist, works with the veterans chorus for Seattle Opera's production of The Falling and the Rising. Photo by Philip Newton. Through a collaboration with Path with Art, the opera's chorus is composed entirely of veterans from the Puget Sound region. Based on interviews with active-duty soldiers and veterans, this new American opera shines a light on the untold stories of American service members. In his spare time, he serves on the Seattle Opera Board, where most recently, he's been helping to launch The Falling and the Risingas a member of the steering committee. Today, Rodriguez is an Army veteran, an officer in the Reserve, and leads an investment management team for Goldman Sachs. “We left that mountain with two Bronze Stars for Valor, three Army Commendation Medals for Valor, and one hell of a story.” But somehow, Rodriguez and his soldiers made it through the night with only minor injuries.
It took a ll but three of the 43 grenades they had on hand, plus numerous individual acts of bravery.
“The enemy had approximately 80 fighters, all of whom were committed to ending our lives.” Soldiers, one Latvian officer, and no more than 10 Afghan National Army Soldiers in defense,” Rodriguez says.
It was nighttime at his remote observation post in Kunar, Afghanistan. Joshua Rodriguez will never forget bringing his fellow soldiers home alive after a particularly close call with the Taliban. No matter what I do in the future, I don’t know that I’d ever perform at the same level she has for 10 years now." She’s had to endure reports on CNN that cover stories explaining why my unit was suddenly blacked out on communications without knowing if I was alive or dead, all the while taking care of our kids, getting a Master’s degree, and working full time to maintain career progression for herself. "My wife Michelle has experienced the best and the worst of the Army, where I learned some of the hardest lessons leadership can offer. Left: Joshua Rodriguez today, with his wife Michelle at a Seattle Opera gala, and before, as a cadet.
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