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.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUBABrGLPI
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNz6PG9sv6
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ56vkEHv0uH
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iQKTbqjHh
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡosT7jsWVMo
And brought your body back to family.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXE0uT9CVt
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Later in a ritual of their own,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuC3GS5YjGi
They would name a field airport in your name,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9aln655Rg3
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy6u7hMj3nX
Their memory now your eternal flame.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXrCppJ0ww
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNTeANRiqE
I only know that I am in your debt,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalCw2kPMsv
Who for your family can take your place?140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtemw4tO11A
Our debt to them we must never forget.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGh3mDq2xax
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCxaSQotTy
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.140Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ28lsukjlZl
