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.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhICFa9M3dT
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMTCi7BJksA
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVI5UW1qkh
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0NNZI7NgA
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByFjLPHfdh
And brought your body back to family.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnOv4mfm5j
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Later in a ritual of their own,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvf0lCCChY
They would name a field airport in your name,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx7lUn8ChMm
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3stL06XI0r
Their memory now your eternal flame.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4cq7QQ8HAa
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7D6PQDhCR
I only know that I am in your debt,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctepvrIljE
Who for your family can take your place?38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB162Gq49ug
Our debt to them we must never forget.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rM0bVOsry
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYoZJnDl99
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoxohJkJuJ
