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.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJCuAVTnop
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPkw5pzKRDM
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHW1SuT5FY
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhIpP67BS8M
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvEXtqdgVLI
And brought your body back to family.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxEdTreOpzv
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Later in a ritual of their own,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvriGOk5vOK
They would name a field airport in your name,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9JoLUEZum
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvJ1TQ4lWvZ
Their memory now your eternal flame.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBvTvZwn2W
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQA1rGAfB2y
I only know that I am in your debt,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2KPuOQYUG
Who for your family can take your place?28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvQ1DdajZ3
Our debt to them we must never forget.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdh1iJcc9fy
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3g85FzTzTL
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.28Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ75oIHZZE5
