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.36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAcsc9a5O8
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDJrSNsAEtm
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjl3aW5TYI
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGI6IQsAb6W
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfChC2T5Wk
And brought your body back to family.36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqT1UZ8HqD6
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Later in a ritual of their own,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwp0zzGu394
They would name a field airport in your name,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHQE98Znbkm
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6jDBZJmUrR
Their memory now your eternal flame.36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlshxLYuuA
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxySYCyC2Xk
I only know that I am in your debt,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG4KiOF71tl
Who for your family can take your place?36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJ1IZuGns2
Our debt to them we must never forget.36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6QhFqbwTi
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvPv1KGpo0
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.36Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtpkzsBj1Sr
