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.29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArLkkgFOcw
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgtqBIytfV
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGQgzsPlBd
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5xCb9Xshz
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFdfr0GaNq
And brought your body back to family.29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXx9DLhwuom
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Later in a ritual of their own,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0twSLQCsV1
They would name a field airport in your name,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOp7IgfGwb
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPOTFnSF8B
Their memory now your eternal flame.29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeBIjuGRxqA
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzrlInlJsG
I only know that I am in your debt,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvZJ2q0T8B
Who for your family can take your place?29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvE7tDl86A
Our debt to them we must never forget.29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq71DCvh2dG
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPeR7VsIDiU
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.29Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡclaiamCxJ2
