The following sonnet is based on a true story related to me by a family member who is a special forces member. I am reprinting it here as a reminder of the sacrifice our men and women in uniform endure to pay for the freedom we enjoy. Please remember our fallen and their families this Memorial Day--and every day.155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgWj4ehdrrt
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm3805Nhns2
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhhGIZO1GI
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWSvmZpsKfc
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡETbL4VAS3q
And brought your body back to family.155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJbGLYHkzHd
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Later in a ritual of their own,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClSv920Uq6
They would name a field airport in your name,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmAuELILGu
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBzbogJdExA
Their memory now your eternal flame.155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNUMkYDWyP
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbydhB9ILLP
I only know that I am in your debt,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWJCBRSlrv
Who for your family can take your place?155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvuh71V7t7
Our debt to them we must never forget.155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8il3byXJW4
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3j3zz4PWQe
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.155Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnUXr1nMdOq
