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.77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxXESpb8cy
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2MoVCzzjJq
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡolIP5fQMvv
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPF0JUc7vKx
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgHSKFmaS8
And brought your body back to family.77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8eSPohZb6U
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Later in a ritual of their own,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtam5n7kSs
They would name a field airport in your name,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhUeka2mEXF
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUv3xvHovJ
Their memory now your eternal flame.77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡek1J70TEFS
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQQOtdEHZU
I only know that I am in your debt,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfh4pNVJki
Who for your family can take your place?77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdZ2ar09kR
Our debt to them we must never forget.77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9UMaCvvMT
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyugWLP2PVM
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.77Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMyzfmUMol
