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.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1V0wwZxEO
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVq5w4vfFU6
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1IlEHex6J
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJZ1AMGnT6
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5t9GvU8JK
And brought your body back to family.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiEEgsqPlB
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Later in a ritual of their own,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFzaNTooc9
They would name a field airport in your name,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEl4FmuKkHL
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmAKWdZmiaP
Their memory now your eternal flame.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjLyEQKYnE
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMsfdRTeqz
I only know that I am in your debt,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbAYmA9Vfz
Who for your family can take your place?38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIedFbcnwep
Our debt to them we must never forget.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmH0T0kLnL
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQIbCi8E3i
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpWrubxw3m
