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.134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1NE2dUtao
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡohmxRfoDZp
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOU5NsoKb5k
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPhRlYwZvl1
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDg7d9Oxek6
And brought your body back to family.134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5TdVSm2YFu
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Later in a ritual of their own,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBklFzW1cdQ
They would name a field airport in your name,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMFoQULT5w
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uCFYVbKzS
Their memory now your eternal flame.134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3UeZ7bzbc
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjl4zkAjgqu
I only know that I am in your debt,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTYXFKDPfc
Who for your family can take your place?134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwf0kw8CgZS
Our debt to them we must never forget.134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQV80yn3ykt
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAl2WwCBejQ
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.134Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuRebqVT8MW
