Leave No One Behind is a powerful ballad drawn from the complexity of real-life missions—where David Burnell, a veteran and rescuer, has faced moments of risking the living to bring the fallen home. Inspired by the unwavering creed of warriors and rescuers alike, this piece carries a dual meaning: it speaks not only to physical recovery in war zones and disaster sites, but to the emotional rescue of those quietly fading in plain sight.

With cinematic depth and acoustic intimacy, Leave No One Behind explores both the external and internal battles we face. It’s a song about reaching into rubble—and into silence. About carrying those who can’t carry themselves—on our backs, or in our prayers. It's a reminder that the mission isn't just to save bodies, but to stand with the brokenhearted, the guarded, and the grieving.

Because no one should be left behind—on the battlefield or in the depths of their own pain.

Leave No One Behind (The Weight We Carry for the Ones Who Can’t)

A gritty, full-throttle rock anthem from Michael Allen — The Tactician Musician. “War Machine” fuses 90s grunge with modern edge, channeling the chaos of identity, survival, and scars that don’t fade. Heavy guitars, raw vocals, and unapologetic truth.

War Machine

“Slow Down” is more than just a song—it’s a piece of me. This is the most personal song I’ve ever written, drawn straight from my own struggles, my time at war, and the battles that didn’t end when I came home. It’s about the reckless choices I made when I thought I had nothing to lose, the numbness that set in, and the moments where I questioned if I could keep going.

Slow Down

Tactician by trade, musician at heart. Sharing stories of love, war, and survival through music. On a mission to remind you: you’re not alone.

Cinematic spoken-word reflections on war, service, and the human cost of duty—told with raw honesty and reverence.

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