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.34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WVWApdyoD
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqLU5X4S8O
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdukZhNnHvw
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNaCX7AVML
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qp6xNorE3
And brought your body back to family.34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSFz282Nzj
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Later in a ritual of their own,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx98EVavirn
They would name a field airport in your name,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1SXYtT95Kj
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEuqJrSyRI
Their memory now your eternal flame.34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxjNkBJ7lee
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCIxlu4kGJ
I only know that I am in your debt,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡundmWRqBNU
Who for your family can take your place?34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpSYuLGYf8y
Our debt to them we must never forget.34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5d4nroGWMZ
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyi3HTUD4M2
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.34Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8oFiEUmbG
