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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJwH6UleVy
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBBg8DCfMd
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdtTusp8Ud
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFymz2e3zHp
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCqV6u4LMf
And brought your body back to family.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsrogKu2vYI
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Later in a ritual of their own,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfime4quRC
They would name a field airport in your name,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNUlIczvNaY
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1YJyvvfC68
Their memory now your eternal flame.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3J73GFnr3
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bkk0ZLD78
I only know that I am in your debt,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXOYqNkU7Z
Who for your family can take your place?136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRrJ2KjsXe
Our debt to them we must never forget.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrgG4Uf7Dh
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGPzsO7OcZ
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJehzlX9lc
